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最高裁判所庁舎落成 << 1974年(昭和49年) 5月23日 >> 2-4-318

Completion of the Supreme Court Building
Issued on May 23, 1974 (Showa 49)

Completion of the Supreme Court Building
Issued on May 23, 1974 (Showa 49)
The Supreme Court was established in 1947 (Showa 22) when the Constitution of Japan was enforced, and was placed in Tokyo based on the Court Law that was enforced at the same time. The new building, completed in 1974, was designed by architect Shinichi Okada and has won the AIJ Prize.The stamp was issued to commemorate the completion and was designed by the Supreme Court Shinchosha.