Stamps of Japan
Bob Okumura
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World Exposition 1970
Consists of three issues, one in 1969 and two in 1970,
commemorating the World Exposition in Japan during 1970.


View close-ups of the entire series if you have a fast connection (or don't mind waiting for it to load)
or select close-ups individually below:

 
For detailed background and related information, click on the following links:
Expo 2000 in Hannover, Germany and
a detailed history of the Osaka 1970 Expo.
David Prill's World's Fair Links
Nagoya, Japan has been selected as the site for the 2005 World Exposition.

 

March 15, 1969
Expo '70 emblem on globe.

March 15, 1969
Cherry Blossoms, by unknown artist.

March 14, 1970
Fireworks over Expo '70.

March 14, 1970
Cherry Blossoms Around Globe.

March 14, 1970
Irises, by Korin Ogata (1658-1716).

June 15, 1970
Pole Lanterns at Expo '70.

June 15, 1970
View of Expo '70 within Globe.

June 15, 1970
Grass in Autumn Wind, by Hoitsu Sakai (1761-1828).