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国際文通週間 << 1962年(昭和37年) 10月7日 >> 2-4-149

International Letter Writing Week
Issued on October 7, 1962 (Showa 37)

International Letter Writing Week Issued on October 7, 1962 (Showa 37) In October 1962, the International Letter Writing Week stamp was issued. This is an international week that contributes to world peace through mutual understanding through correspondence. It is set every year for a week from October 9, the date of formation of the Universal Postal Union (UPU).The stamp is designed with the 53rd Tokaido "Nihonbashi" drawn by the ukiyo-e artist "Hiroshige Ando".