That was a good deal !! I would have bought them too !! Japan had so many cottage type industries during the occupation that occupied japan is usually the only thing they are marked with You can find beautiful OJ tea sets and other items on ebay very inexpensively !! Back in the 1970`s and 80`s they sold for a good price !! Then instead of keeping them at home many sold their pieces and now they are quite easy to find !! But like they say,, they will come around again so hang on to yours !!
For your research check www.gotheborg.com !! Excellent site for tracking down Japanese, Chinese items !!

Thank you so much for your help!! The girls with the stamp had me stumped. I had picked them up at an estate sale for $2.50 each because I thought they were cute. Then I realized the marks and realized they must be made by someone, but for the life of me, I couldn’t figure out who! I’m not a huge porcelain or ceramic collector because my cats break stuff like that, but these guys were small enough I knew I could keep them away! Thanks! At least now I know I didn’t spend too much on them!

Ok !! First,, items made and marked “Occupied Japan” means they were made during the American occupation of Japan 1945 through 1952 give or take a month or two !! Many of these were export items and were sold here in the U.S. !! They made all types of ceramic and porcelain items and are collected by many !! Check ebay for prices !!
The mark in the pic which is a clover with a bow at bottom and laurel wreath was used by Nippon Yoko Boeki Co, Japan. They made the same type export ware and are still in business at last count !! The mark can have a symbol that looks similar to an S on some items !! The word Nippon also means Japan !!
As to value,, small figures like this are usually sold on ebay for a few dollars !!

Still looking for any help on the identification of these guys 🙂