Japan Type H2 Meter Stamp

Japan · 1939 · 50 sen

A rectangular Japanese meter stamp featuring 'JAPAN' at the top, a '50 sen' denomination, and the date 'Shōwa 14.1.25' (January 25, 1939). It also includes Japanese characters for 'Post' and 'Fee Meter'.

Meter stamps like this were used in Japan to mechanize postage payment, offering an efficient alternative to traditional adhesive stamps. This example dates from the late 1930s, a period of significant industrial and military expansion for Japan.