Japan Meter Stamp Type H5

Japan · 1950 · 50 Yen

This meter stamp features 'JAPAN POSTAGE' and '50 YEN' in English, alongside Japanese characters for 'Japan Post' and a stylized postal symbol. The design is simple and functional, typical of machine-applied postal indicia.

Meter stamps like this Type H5 were part of Japan's post-WWII efforts to modernize its postal system, allowing for greater efficiency in processing mail. They represent a shift towards automated postage payment.