Issue: Japan 1991 Couple in Ethnic Dress Stamp
Type: Stamp
Number of Stamps: 1
Stamps Denomination: 62 Yan
Issue Date: 1991
Issued By: Japan Post NIPPON
Japan 1991 Postage Stamp Design Contest – 62 Yen
The stamp has a denomination of 62 yen clearly printed in the upper right corner. It features two figures wearing colorful traditional style clothing making the design attractive and culturally interesting. The stamp also carries the word “NIPPON” confirming its Japanese origin. The issue belongs to the early Heisei period and represents Japan interest in combining postal communication with creative artwork.
Colorful Traditional Clothing and Japanese Culture
The main design of the stamp shows two people dressed in brightly colored traditional costumes. Their clothing contains detailed patterns and vivid colors giving the stamp a distinctive artistic appearance. The Japanese writing along the bottom identifies the postage stamp design contest while “平成3年” (Heisei 3) indicates the year 1991. This combination of traditional clothing Japanese lettering, and artistic design makes the stamp especially appealing to collectors interested in Japanese culture fashion and art.
Collecting the 62-Yen Japanese Stamp
Stamp is an interesting example of commemorative philately from 1991. It can be included in collections focused on Japanese stamps traditional costumes cultural themes or postage stamp design competitions. The example shown is used and has cancellation marks across the design. When collecting such stamps condition centering perforations cancellation and overall appearance can affect its desirability. Its colorful design and connection with Japan postage stamp design contest make it a memorable piece of Japanese postal history.
