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All Japan Stamp Festival 2026: A Celebration of Philately

The All Japan Stamp Festival 2026 will be held from July 18 (Saturday) to July 20 (Monday) at the 8th floor of Kinshicho Marui and the Sumida Industry Hall, located in the Sumida ward of Tokyo. This nationwide event brings together stamp and postal enthusiasts to enjoy history, culture, art, and society through the lens of philately.

At the festival, visitors can expect to see a collection of stamps and postal history from Japan and around the world. One highlight of the event is the Rare Stamp Museum, showcasing stamps worth a total of 50 million yen. Additionally, there will be a special exhibition featuring the internationally acclaimed collections of Japanese philatelists.

The festival aims to create an engaging experience for everyone, including veteran collectors, families, and children who may have had limited exposure to the fascinating world of stamps.

About the All Japan Stamp Festival

The All Japan Stamp Festival is a non-competitive national stamp exhibition that encourages exhibitors to showcase their collections freely without a focus on medals or rankings. This unique format allows collectors to express their interests and research findings in personalized ways, emphasizing how stamps serve as cultural artifacts that capture historical narratives, artistic expressions, and social indicators of their time.

Stamps, which may only be a few centimeters square, encapsulate the history, culture, art, nature, industry, and daily lives of the people of their respective countries. Items such as envelopes and postcards, once used for actual postal service, record the lives of those who lived during their circulation through details like sender, recipient, postmark, and postal routes. The festival promotes stamps not just as collectibles but as educational material that reflects societal and historical contexts.

The Four Core Experiences of the Festival

The event offers visitors four primary ways to engage: viewing, buying, playing, and dining.

1. Viewing: Explore Rare Collections

A diverse exhibition will feature 71 collections from collectors across the country, including rare stamps valued at 50 million yen. Attendees can also participate in the