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第15回国民体育大会 << 1960年(昭和35年) 10月23日 >> 2-4-130

15th National Athletic Meet Issued on October 23, 1960 (Showa 35)

15th National Athletic Meet Issued on October 23, 1960 (Showa 35) In October 1960, the 15th National Athletic Meet was held mainly in Kumamoto Prefecture.At this tournament, there was a strong call for strengthening athletes at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Since then, the National Athletic meet has been held by each prefecture. The stamps are designed for kendo and vaulting.