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国際文通週間 << 1989年(平成元年) 10月6日 >> 2-5-14

International Letter Writing Week
Issued on October 6, 1989(Heisei 1)

International Letter Writing Week Issued on October 6, 1989 (Heisei 1) In October 1989, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications. International Letter Writing Week stamps have been issued. International Penpal Week is an international week that contributes to world peace through mutual understanding through correspondence. It is set every year for a week from October 9th, the date of formation of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The stamps are designed with the Genji Monogatari Emaki "Yadorigi" and "Takekawa".