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北海道100年 << 1968年(昭和43年) 6月14日 >> 2-4-226

Hokkaido Centenary Issued on June 14, 1968 (Showa 43)

Hokkaido Centenary Issued on June 14, 1968 (Showa 43) In 1869, the Meiji government decided to change the name of Ezochi to "Hokkaido" from "Kai" to "Umi" with the establishment of the Hokkaido Development Commission. In the same year, it was officially named by the decree of the Daijo-kan. The stamp is thatPublished to commemorate the 100th anniversary, the memorial tower and insignia of Hokkaido were designed.