"Make Your Invitation Stand Out with a Beautiful Postmark: 3 Things to Know When Getting a 'Scenery Stamp' at the Post Office"

I want to get a scenic postmark on my invitation!

Congratulations, brides! You’ve completed your wedding invitations! Thank you for your hard work＊

Now all that’s left is to drop them in the mailbox or take them to the post office...

Wouldn’t you want a "scenic postmark" on your invitations instead of a regular postal mark?♡

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What is a scenic postmark?

The official name of a scenic postmark is "Scenic Entry Communication Date Stamp (ふうけいいりつうしんにっぷいん)."

It is one of the postmarks stamped on letters and postcards, featuring illustrations of local landmarks, landscapes, or specialties.

Therefore, the designs vary from post office to post office＊

For famous examples, the scenic postmark at the Post Office in front of Oshiage Station features the Tokyo Skytree,

while the one at the Kinkaku-ji Post Office in Kyoto features an illustration of Kinkaku-ji, just to give you an idea♡

The charm of a scenic postmark is that it allows you to convey the good aspects of your local area through design＊

It adds a sense of specialness, and many brides seem to be getting scenic postmarks on their invitations♩

Here are some things you should know and be careful about when getting a scenic postmark:

① Research which post offices offer scenic postmarks

Scenic postmarks are not available at every post office across the country＊

There are about 24,000 post offices in Japan, but only around half, approximately 12,000, have scenic postmarks!

Therefore, you need to check which post office near your home has a scenic postmark before heading out＊

You can see various design differences on the Japan Post website, so be sure to check it out!

➡ Look up post offices with scenic postmarks＊

② Post office hours are weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM

Additionally, you will need to directly ask, "Please stamp this with a scenic postmark" at the post office counter＊

You can't just drop it in the mailbox there...!

So, make sure to set aside time to go to the counter during the post office's operating hours, which are weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM♩

And don't forget to make sure the postmark date falls on an auspicious day＊

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③ You can't stamp it yourself, but you can specify the placement

Stamping the scenic postmark is the job of the post office staff＊ You can't do it yourself.

However, you can request, "Could you please stamp it around this area?"♩

Of course, it needs to cover the postage stamp, but if you have specific preferences, you can specify the bottom or side, etc.＊

I want a scenic postmark on my invitation♡

A scenic postmark is a special stamp that adds splendor to letters and postcards with designs symbolizing the area＊

Once stamped on the invitation, especially older guests might take notice♩

Why not get a scenic postmark at your nearest post office and deliver a beautiful invitation to your guests?＊

➡ Look up post offices with scenic postmarks＊