A family found centuries-old Okinawan art stolen during WWII in their attic

The FBI Boston Division recovered 22 artifacts stolen from Japan, including the artwork above. During World War II, various treasures from the Ryukyu Kingdom were stolen.

The items were found last year inside the residence of a World War II veteran, whose children were sorting through his belongings after he passed away, according to the FBI. "So, it's really important for us as stewards of artifacts and cultural patrimony to make every effort that we can to see that these go back to the civilizations and the cultures in the countries where they belong," he added."It is very meaningful that the FBI, along with others in the U.S. Government, have cooperated to realize this return," the governor of Okinawa Prefecture, Denny Tamaki, said Friday, according to an FBI press release.

According to the FBI, the objects took the family by surprise, especially because their father had never served in the Pacific Theater.

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