Japan 5 sen for China Post Offices

Japan · 1900 · 5 sen

This Japanese 5 sen stamp features the Imperial Chrysanthemum Seal of Japan. It was overprinted for specific use at Japanese post offices operating within China.

Japanese post offices operated in China from the late 19th century, reflecting Japan's growing influence in the region. These stamps allowed Japanese residents and businesses to utilize Japanese postal services while in China.