Kirishima, Kyushu, Japan.
A frequently erupting shield volcano.
Most eruptions are of magnitude 2 or less.
The stamps illustrated below are from the National Park series
and were issued August 21st, 1940.
The 2s is Mt. Karakuni, the 4s Mt. Takachiho, 10s, Kirishima
shrine, and 20s Lake of the six Kwannon.
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