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第14回国民体育大会 << 1959年(昭和34年) 10月25日 >> 2-4-115

14th National Athletic Meet Issued on October 25, 1959 (Showa 34)

14th National Athletic Meet Issued on October 25, 1959 (Showa 34) The 14th National Athletic Meet was held in Obihiro City, Hokkaido and Yamagata City / Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, and the Summer Games in Tokyo and Saitama / Kanazawa Prefecture.At this time, Aichi, Mie, and Gifu declined to participate due to the damage of the Isewan typhoon, and only the flagman marched in. However, it was decided to hold the Olympic Games in Tokyo just before, and the people's sports enthusiasts increased further.
The stamps are designed for hammer throw and fencing.