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日本紀元2600年記念 << 1940年(昭和15年) 9月19日 >> 7-4-22

Manchurian stamp Origin of Japan 2600 years commemoration
Issued on September 19, 1940 (Showa 15)

Manchurian stamp Origin of Japan 2600 years commemoration Issued on September 19, 1940 (Showa 15) 1940 (Showa 15) is 2600 years after the throne of Emperor Jimmu, the first emperor. Therefore, Japan was during the war (Sino-Japanese War), but the celebration was held nationwide as the most important event of worship of the emperor. On the other hand, in Manchuria, a national commemorative event was held to raise the worship of the Japanese emperor. As in Japan, commemorative stamps have been issued, and Prime Minister Zhang's writing brush (2f) and "Dance of the Dragon Light (4f)" have been designed. Reference: Wikipedia "Census Ceremony of Manchuria" 6.16.2022