Mount Takachiho, Japan.

Part of the Kirishima volcano.

Last recorded eruption was ca. 3050 BC.

It is the site of appearance of Japanese Gods.

The following stamp was issued in 1940 to celebrate the 2600 year of the Japanese Imperial Calendar.

(courtesy of Ed Benson)

The next stamp was issued 20th November, 1968

to commemorate Kirishima-Yaku National Park


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