World Games 2001 Akita


C1836-1837
IssueWorld Games 2001 Akita
First DayAugust 16, 2001
Values50 yen X 2
Quantity5,000,000 copies each
DesignsFlying Disc and CastingSports Aerobics and Billiards
Size28.0 X 38.5 mm
PrintingPhotogravure in 5 colors
Sheet10 stamps(2X 5) Picture of the sheet
DesignerHarada Tsunao(illustrator)
LayoutTamaki Akira(public service desiger)
Catalog No.C1836C1837
First Day of
Issue Postmark
Akita Central Post Office


C1838-1839

IssueWorld Games 2001 Akita
First DayAugust 16, 2001
Values80 yen
Quantity5,000,000 copies each
DesignsLife Saving and Water SkiingBody Building and Tug of War
Size28.0 X 38.5 mm
PrintingPhotogravure in 6 colors
Sheet10 stamps(2 X 5)Picture of the sheet
DesignerHarada Tsunao(illustrator)
LayoutTamaki Akira(public service desiger)
Catalog No.C1838C1839
First Day of
Issue Postmark
Akita Central Post Office

Japanese Stamp Specialized Catalog (JSCA) & SAKURA Catalog numbers are adopted.

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(Small Note for the Issue)

The World Games are the international multi-sports event hosted by the International World Games Association, which is held every four years in the year after the Summer Olympic Games since 1981. The 6th WG was held in Akita, for the first time in Asia, from August 16 to 26, 2001.