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国際文通週間 << 1987年(昭和62年) 10月6日 >> 2-4-580

International Letter Writing Week
Issued on October 6, 1987 (Showa 62)

International Letter Writing Week
Issued on October 6, 1987 (Showa 62)
In October 1987, 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 stamps are designed by puppet designer Ryujo Hori's "Gensho Kanto" and Goyo Hirata's "Feast Flower".