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World Games 2001 Akita Issued on August 16, 2001 (Heisei 13)

World Games 2001 Akita Issued on August 16, 2001 (Heisei 13)
In August 2001, the world games were held for the first time in Asia in Akita Prefecture. From this tournament, the national flag was raised and the national anthem was played at the awards ceremony. Until then, it wasn't in the form of a national rivalry because it fueled nationalism, but it was changed because it wouldn't be popular. Stamps are issued in commemoration of this, and "4 kinds of competitions" are designed.