Fuji again, this time on Japanese Commemoratives.

First stamps are from the National Park Series of July 10th, 1936

Photo on granite paper.

The next four are from the Fuji-Hakone National Park issue of 1949.

2y is Fuji in Autumn

8y is Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi

14y is Fuji from Mount Shichimen

24y is Fuji and Shinobuno village

The stamps were also issued on the following miniature sheet

Next stamp was issued in 1959 and shows Fuji with Lake Motosu

The next stamp (courtesy of Christo van Zyl) was issued in 1960.

It depicts "Red Fuji" by the famous Japanese artist, Hokusai Katsushika, 1760-1849


Next first day cover issued January 16th, 1962 illustrates Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

5y blue is Minokake-Iwa at Irozaki, 5y green is Fuji from Lake Ashi. 10y brown is Fuji from Mitsu Pass, 10y black is Fuji from Cape of Ose

Next stamp shows Fuji in distance behind Sakawagawa bridge

Thanks to Lisa Heiman.

Next shows Fuji from Takahama

Issued 25th January, 1964

Next stamp is Meteorological Station on Fuji issued 1965

(courtesy of Christo Van Zyl).

Next shows red crested cranes encircling Fuji, issued in 1967

Next one I'm not sure of, any help appreciated.

Described as "Beyond the Sea" by Empress Nagako, issued 1971

to commemorate first overseas venture of a reigning Emperor.

Stamp courtesy of Ed Benson.

Next, same stamps not in souvenir sheet

(courtesy Christo Van Zyl)

Next is Olympic Games of 1972

Thanks again Lisa.

Next is Ekoin Drum Tower, Ryogoku, by Hiroshige

Issued July 1st, 1978

Next stamp issued January 28th, 1980

Next is Yayosu Fire Brigade Review by Hiroshige III, issued May 31st, 1980

Next stamp is from Summit Conference on Earthquake and Natural Disaster Countermeasures.

Issued Oct 8th, 1991.


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