Design Standardization on Standard Stamps
Design Standardization on Standard Stamps
October 1, 1980
In 1980 the design of standard stamps was standardized. The 1 yen stamp would depict Takashi Maeshima and stamps with a face value of 50 yen or less would depict flora and fauna. Stamps with a face value exceeding 50 yen would depict well-known buildings or arts and crafts.
On October 1, stamps with face values of 30 yen, 40 yen and 50 yen were issued with the aim of standardizing the designs.
August 23, 1982
In response to requests for stamps whose designs were appropriate for use on mail sent at times of celebration or bereavement, three denominations of stamps were issued. These stamps were to be used to express congratulations or condolences.
The designs on stamps to be used to mark a celebration show the crane and tortoise and a combination of pine, bamboo and plum. These objects have been considered by the Japanese since ancient times to be symbols of good luck. The design on the condolence stamp shows a sketched wreath.
Stamps for Use on Electronic Mail Issued
October 1, 1984
Electronic mail was adopted as a new postal service. This service transmits a posted message by facsimile. The receiving post office places the copy in a special envelope and delivers it as special delivery mail.
This service was started in July 1981 at the central post offices in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya and was introduced nationwide on October 1, 1984.
To coincide with the introduction of this new service, stamps for use on electronic mail were issued. The stamps show the electronic mail logo and an image representing speed.
