Japanese Showa era definitive stamps

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Period

Showa era

Issuing entity

Japan

Definitive postage stamps of Japan issued during the Showa era, with designs drawn from national landmarks and cultural motifs.

Historical context

Japanese definitives of this period are dated by era year, which requires conversion to the Gregorian calendar.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

  • Series list, era-year to Gregorian conversions and perforation data require a standard catalogue
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