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国際文通週間 << 1968年(昭和43年) 10月7日 >> 2-4-232

International Letter Writing Week
Issued on October 7, 1968 (Showa 43)

International Letter Writing Week Issued on October 7, 1968 (Showa 43) In October 1968, 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" and the 36 views of Tomitake "Oshu Fujimihara".