A commemorative postage stamp on the 90th Anniversary of the National Diet of Japan :

Kokkai-gijido (House of Councillors) : Sangiin (House of Representatives)Issued by Japan

Issued on Nov 29, 1980

Issued for : A postage stamp was issued to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the opening of the Japanese Diet. The present Diet is bicameral; members of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors are elected by the public in accordance with the Constitution of Japan. There are 511 members in the House of Representatives and 252 in the House of Councillors.

Design : The Diet Building with Doves

Designer : Mr. Minoru Hisano

Colour : Multicolour

Type : Stamp, Postal Used

Denomination : 50 Yen

Perforation : 13½