Japanese Stamps Digital Museum

第25回愛鳥週間 << 1971年(昭和46年) 5月10日 >> 2-4-272

Centenary of the Postal Services.
Issued on April 20, 1971 (Showa 46)

25th Bird Week Issued on May 10, 1971 (Showa 46) Bird Week was established in 1950 by the Japanese Society for Preservation of Birds for the purpose of disseminating bird knowledge and protection ideas. Bird-watching and lectures are held every year from May 10th to 16th in various parts of Japan.The stamp is designed with a great tit parent and child and birdhouse.