THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 27, 1945 

* U.S. occupation of Japan begins 
* USS Missouri (Big Mo) enters Sagami Bay 

This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "ALLIED FLEET ENTERS SAGAMI BAY, READY FOR OCCUPATION OF JAPAN" with subheads (see photos). Coverage on the initial occupation Japan with the United States Navy entering Sagami Bay. The official signing of surrender would take place a few days later on board the USS Missouri.

Other news, sports and various advertisements of the day throughout. Good condition.

wikipedia notes: At the end of World War II, Japan was occupied by the Allied Powers, led by the United States with contributions also from Australia, India, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. This foreign presence marked the first time in its history that the island nation had been occupied by a foreign power.

Douglas MacArthur arrived in Tokyo on August 30, and immediately decreed several laws: No Allied personnel were to assault Japanese people. No Allied personnel were to eat the scarce Japanese food. Flying the Hinomaru or "Rising Sun" flag was initially severely restricted (although individuals and prefectural offices could apply for permission to fly it). The restriction was partially lifted in 1948 and completely lifted the following year.