Issue: Japan National Treasure Series Castle in Inuyama 1987 Stamp
Type: Stamp
Number of Stamps: 1
Stamps Denomination: 110 Yen,
Issue Date: 1987
Issued By: Japan Post NIPPON
Inuyama Castle National Treasure
Japan 1987 Castle stamp presents one of the country famous historic castles as part of the Third National Treasures Series. The stamp features the keep of Inuyama Castle, an important example of traditional Japanese castle architecture. It was issued on 17 July 1987 with a denomination of 110 Yen. The design gives collectors a detailed representation of the historic castle and reflects Japan’s effort to celebrate important cultural treasures through postage stamps. Inuyama Castle is located in Aichi Prefecture and is one of Japan best known surviving historic castles. The stamp is especially attractive for collectors interested in Japanese history, architecture, castles, tourism and cultural heritage. As part of a National Treasures series, it also has a strong connection with Japan’s artistic and historical traditions. Its simple but detailed design makes it a valuable addition to thematic collections featuring castles and historic landmarks.
A Historic Japanese Castle on Postage
Inuyama Castle is the central subject of this attractive 1987 Japanese commemorative stamp. The castle keep is shown as an important piece of Japan’s architectural heritage, making the issue particularly suitable for collectors who enjoy historical buildings and cultural subjects. Released on 17 July 1987, the stamp carried a face value of 110 Yen and formed part of the Second Set of Japan’s Third National Treasures Series. Inuyama Castle gives this particular stamp a strong historical identity. Its traditional wooden architecture and distinctive appearance make it easily recognizable among Japanese castle-themed stamps. Collectors can include the issue in albums dedicated to Japan, national treasures, castles, architecture, tourism or historical landmarks. The stamp demonstrates how Japanese philately combines postal history with the preservation and promotion of the country’s cultural heritage.
Inuyama Castle and Japan Cultural Heritage
This 110 Yen stamp is a beautiful representation of Inuyama Castle, one of Japan notable historic landmarks. Catalogue records identify the Inuyama Castle stamp as catalogue number C1191. The stamp provides collectors with an opportunity to explore Japanese architecture through philately. Inuyama Castle is particularly interesting because its traditional castle keep has survived as an important historical structure. The National Treasures theme gives the stamp additional significance beyond its attractive design. For philatelists, the issue is also useful as part of the larger Third National Treasures Series, which contains several different Japanese cultural subject
