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国際文通週間 << 1965年(昭和40年) 10月6日 >> 2-4-185

International Letter Writing Week
Issued on October 6, 1965 (Showa 40)

International Letter Writing Week Issued on October 6, 1965 (Showa 40) In October 1965, 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 by the ukiyo-e artist "Katsushika Hokusai" with the 36 views of Tomitake "Misaka Suimen (Mt. Fuji reflected in Kawaguchi Lake)".