Emperor Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

Japan · 1930 · 10 sen

This definitive stamp features an intricate engraving of the main building of the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo. The shrine is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken. The design is framed by ornate patterns with the denomination '10' at the top corners and the chrysanthemum seal at the top center.

Issued during the Shōwa period, this stamp honors Emperor Meiji, under whose reign Japan rapidly modernized from a feudal society into a world power. The Meiji Shrine, completed in 1920, is a key symbol of this era and of national identity.