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慶弔切手 (第4次) << 1995年(平成7年) 4月25日 >> 1-12-10

Congratulations and condolences Stamps 4th Issue
Issued on Apr.25,1995 (heisei7)

Congratulations and condolences Stamps 4th Issue
Issued on Apr.25,1995 (heisei7)
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications issued the first congratulatory and condolence stamps Apr.25,1995. There are 3 types for ceremonies and 2 types for condolences. These are stamps used for ceremonies (weddings and celebrations) and condolences (funerals, etc.). Since ancient times in Japan, there has been a custom of performing both ceremonies and condolences on a house-by-house basis, and design stamps were issued as a means of communication when performing ceremonies and related events. These stamps have been issued seven times (price and design revisions) continuously by 2019.