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昭和天皇・皇后両陛下御訪欧 << 1971年(昭和46年) 10月14日 >> 2-4-278

Emperor and Empress Visit Europe
Issued on October 14, 1971 (Showa 46)

Emperor and Empress Visit Europe Issued on October 14, 1971 (Showa 46) In October 1971, Emperor Showa (His Majesty Akihito) visited seven European countries (UK, Netherlands, Switzerland, West Germany, etc.) with Empress Kojun. It was the first visit to Europe in 50 years since 1921 for Emperor Showa, and the first overseas trip for Empress Kojun. In commemoration of that, two kinds of stamps and a small sheet were issued, one with the emperor's flag, chrysanthemum, and phoenix, and the other with Empress Kojun's "Beyond the Sea".