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国際文通週間 << 1993年(平成5年) 10月6日 >> 2-5-121

International Letter Writing Week Issued on October 6, 1993 (Heisei 5)

International Letter Writing Week Issued on October 6, 1993 (Heisei 5)
In October 1993, 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 one week from October 9th, the date of formation of the Universal Postal Union (UPU).The stamps are "Ki no Tsurayuki statue " from the Kamakura period, (Agetatamibon sanjurokkasen-emaki) and . "Kodai no Kimi" Satakebon sanjurokkasen-eis designed.