Prefecture issue. Symbols of Gifu prefecteure

    Japan  2010.06.18

    In issue: Stamp(s): 5    Sheet(s): 1   

    Issued in: mini-sheets of 5 (as one set) with general and artistic design

  • Perforation type: 13x13 ½

    Subject:

    80 yen. View of traditional Gifu* village with old water mill

     

    Additional:

    *Gifu Prefecture is a prefecture located in the Chūbu region of central Japan. Its capital is the city of Gifu. Located in the center of Japan, it has long played an important part as the crossroads of Japan, connecting the east to the west through such routes as the Nakasendō. During the Sengoku period, many people referred to Gifu by saying, "control Gifu and you control Japan.

     

    This information has been taken from Wikipedia

    Size (of sheet, booklet) mm: 94x175