Japan 3 Sen Cherry Blossom Definitive

Japan · 1900 · 3 sen

The stamp features a central design of a cherry blossom (Sakura) surrounded by traditional Japanese ornamentation. The denomination '3 SEN' is clearly visible at the bottom.

This stamp belongs to a definitive series issued during the Meiji era, a period of rapid modernization and imperial expansion for Japan. Its use on a postcard depicting a warship highlights Japan's growing naval power in the early 20th century, particularly around the time of the Russo-Japanese War.