murotosaki lighthouse; stamp: japan, 1966

other names. Cape Muroto Lighthouse, 室戸岬灯台

what. stamp with lighthouse

where. Cape Muroto, Echizen-Kaga Kaigan Quasi-National Park, Muroto, Kochi Prefecture, Japan

issue information. 1 value of set of 2 stamps; Stamps are part of series of stamps issued to commemorate Quasi-National Parks in Japan.

note. Japanese for lighthouse: 灯台 (tōdai)

nojimazaki lighthouse; stamp: japan, 1961

other names. 野島埼灯台

what. stamp with lighthouse

where. Minamiboso Quasi-National Park, Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

issue information. Stamp is part of series of stamps issued to commemorate Quasi-National Parks in Japan.

note. Japanese for lighthouse: 灯台 (tōdai)

cape ashizuri lighthouse; stamp: japan, 1960

other names. 足摺岬灯台

what. stamp with lighthouse

where. Cape Ashizuri, Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park, Tosashima, Kochi Prefecture, Japan

issue information. Stamp is part of series of stamps issued to commemorate Quasi-National Parks in Japan.

note. Japanese for lighthouse: 灯台 (tōdai)

obae hana light; stamp: japan, 1956

other names. 大碆鼻灯台

what. stamp with lighthouse

where. Saikai National Park, Hiradojima, Hirado, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan

issue information. Stamp is part of series of stamps issued to commemorate National Parks in Japan.

note. Japanese for lighthouse: 灯台 (tōdai)

daiozaki lighthouse; stamp: japan, 1953

other names. 大王埼灯台

what. stamp with lighthouse

where. Ise-shima National Park, Shima, Mie Prefecture, Japan

issue information. Stamp is part of series of stamps issued to commemorate National Parks in Japan.

note. Japanese for lighthouse: 灯台 (tōdai)

elaunbi lighthouse, taiwan; stamps: japan, 1942 - 45

other names. 鵝鑾鼻燈塔, O-luan Pi Lighthouse, Garambi Lighthouse, ガランビ灯台

what. stamp with lighthouse

where. Hengchun, Pingtung, Taiwan

issue information. Stamps are a part of the Japanese definitive issue of 1942 - 45.

remarks. After the 1st Sino-Japanese War (1894 - 95), by the Treaty of Shimonoseki, Qing China ceded territory, including Taiwan and the Penghu Islands (Pescadores Islands), to Japan. Despite Taiwanese armed resistance and the formation of the short-lived Republic of Formosa, the Japanese successfully took over the island. Consequently, Taiwan and the Penghu Islands became a part of Japan from 1895 - 1945.

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)

eluanbi lighthouse, taiwan; stamp: japan, 1939

other names. 鵝鑾鼻燈塔, O-luan Pi Lighthouse, Garambi Lighthouse, ガランビ灯台

what. stamp with lighthouse

where. Hengchun, Pingtung, Taiwan

issue information. Stamp is a part of the Japanese definitive issue of 1937 - 40.

remarks. After the 1st Sino-Japanese War (1894 - 95), by the Treaty of Shimonoseki, Qing China ceded territory, including Taiwan and the Penghu Islands (Pescadores Islands), to Japan. Despite Taiwanese armed resistance and the formation of the short-lived Republic of Formosa, the Japanese successfully took over the island. Consequently, Taiwan and the Penghu Islands became a part of Japan from 1895 - 1945.

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)

enoshima sea candle; stamp: kanagawa, japan, 2004

other names. 江之岛海蜡烛, Enoshima Lighthouse, Shonan Observatory Lighthouse

what. stamp with lighthouse

where. Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

issue information. 1 value in a strip of 4 stamps. A Japanese furusato issue by Kanagawa Prefecture.

note. Japanese for lighthouse: 灯台 (tōdai)

henna saki lighthouse; stamp: okinawa, japan, 2002

other names. 平安名埼灯台, Hennazaki Lighthouse, Agari-Henna Saki Lighthouse, Miyako Lighthouse

what. stamp with lighthouse

where. Miyakojima City, Miyako Islands, Sakishima Islands, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

issue information. 1 value in a strip of 5 stamps. A Japanese furusato issue by Okinawa prefecture.

note. Japanese for lighthouse: 灯台 (tōdai)

generic lighthouse; stamp: united nations in vienna, 2001

what. stamp with lighthouse

issue information. 1 value in a strip of 4 stamps, issued as part of an omnibus issue with the United Nations in Geneva and the United Nations in New York.

note. German for lighthouse: leuchtturm

various lighthouses; stamps: china, 2006

the lighthouses.

• Dagu Lighthouse (大沽灯塔, Taku Lighthouse) [extreme left]
• Guishan Dao Lighthouse (桂山岛灯塔, Guishan Lighthouse, Laurel Mountain Lighthouse) [2nd from left]
• Wusongkou Lighthouse (吴淞口灯塔, Hetang Lighthouse) [2nd from right]
• Mulantou Lighthouse (木栏头灯塔, Magnolia Bay Lighthouse, Hainan Head Lighthouse) [extreme right]

what. stamps with lighthouses

where.

• Dagu Lighthouse: Tianjin, China
• Guishan Dao Lighthouse: Guishan Island, Wanshan Islands, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
• Wusongkou Lighthouse: Shanghai, China
• Mulantou Lighthouse: Wenchang, Hainan, China

issue information. 1 set of a strip of 4 stamps, featuring lighthouses.

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)

various lighthouses; stamps: china, 2016

the lighthouses.

• Huayang Jiao Lighthouse (华阳礁灯塔, Cuaerton Reef Lighthouse) [extreme left]
• Chigua Jiao Lighthouse (赤瓜礁灯塔, Johnson South Reef Lighthouse) [2nd from left]
• Zhubi Jiao Lighthouse (渚碧礁灯塔, Subi Reef Lighthouse) [middle]
• Yongshu Jiao Lighthouse (永暑礁灯塔, Fiery Cross Reef Lighthouse) [2nd from right]
• Meiji Jiao Lighthouse (美济礁灯塔, Mischief Reef Lighthouse) [extreme right]

what. stamps with lighthouses

where.

• Huayang Jiao Lighthouse: Huayang Jiao (Cuaerton Reef), London Reefs, Spratly Islands (China-administered)
• Chigua Jiao Lighthouse: Chigua Jiao (Johnson South Reef), Union Banks, Spratly Islands (China-administered)
• Zhubi Jiao Lighthouse: Zhubi Jiao (Subi Reef), Spratly Islands (China-administered)
• Yongshu Jiao Lighthouse: Yongshu Jiao (Fiery Cross Reef), Spratly Islands (China-administered)
• Meiji Jiao Lighthouse: Meiji Jiao (Mischief Reef), Spratly Islands (China-administered)

issue information. 1 set of 5 stamps in 1 sheet, and 1 miniature sheet featuring each of the stamps twice, featuring lighthouses.

remarks. The South China Sea Islands refer to the more than 250 islands, atolls, cays, shoals, reefs, and sandbars found there. Collectively, the total land area is about 15km2. There is no indigenous population. Ownership of the islands are disputed amongst a number of claimant states. The Spratly Islands are claimed, wholly or partially, by Brunei, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam; the Paracel Islands are disputed among China, Taiwan, and Vietnam; the Pratas Islands are disputed between China and Taiwan; and the rival claimants to Macclesfield Bank and Scarborough Shoal are China, the Philippines, and Taiwan. The lighthouses on the islands featured here are administered by China.

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)

travemünder lighthouse; postcard: germany

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Travemunder, Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

postmark. indistinct; stamp of Germany

note. German for lighthouse: leuchtturm

wittenbergen unterfeuer; postcard: germany

other names. Rissen Lighthouse Front Light

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Rissen, Hamburg, Germany

postmark. indistinct; stamps of Germany

note. German for lighthouse: leuchtturm

hörnum lighthouse, germany; postcard: usa

other names. Hörnum Unterfeuer

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Sylt, North Frisian Islands, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

postmark. mostly indistinct "USPS97501-1357"; stamps of USA

daiozaki lighthouse; postcard: japan

other names. 大王埼灯台

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Shima, Mie Prefecture, Japan

postmark. indistinct; stamps of Japan

note. Japanese for lighthouse: 灯台 (tōdai)

anorisaki lighthouse; postcard, unused: japan

other names. 安乗埼灯台

what. unused postcard with lighthouse

where. Shima, Mie Prefecture, Japan

remarks. Lighthouse was erroneously spelt as Anorizaki Lighthouse on postcard.

note. Japanese for lighthouse: 灯台 (tōdai)

daiozaki lighthouse; postcard, unused: japan

other names. 大王埼灯台

what. unused postcard with lighthouse

where. Shima, Mie Prefecture, Japan

note. Japanese for lighthouse: 灯台 (tōdai)

oyama jinja

other names. 尾山神社

what. lighthouse visited (03 December 2018)

where. Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

remarks. Oyama Jinja is a Shinto shrine. The main gate to the shrine, originally at the entrance of Kanazawa Castle, is an architecturally-distinct structure, composed of 3 levels and topped by a lighting rod. The third level has Dutch-syled stained-glass windows (1) and was reportedly a relocated lighthouse (2) or used as one on-site (3).

note. Japanese for lighthouse: 灯台 (tōdai)

[Photo: Canon EOS M50, 03 December 2018]

[Photo: Canon EOS M50, 03 December 2018]

(1) "Oyama Shrine." Japan-Guide.com. 2018. <https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4203.html>.

(2) "Oyama Jinja 尾山神社." Japan Experience, 28 January 2015. <https://www.japan-experience.com/city-kanazawa/oyama-jinja>.

(3) "An intriguing visit to Kanazawa Castle Park and Oyama-Jinja Shrine." Visit Kanazawa, 07 January 2015. <http://www.visitkanazawa.net/kanazawa-travel-blog-1-vol8>.

atsuta lighthouse

other names. Shichiri Lighthouse, 熱田灯台, 七里之渡灯台

what. lighthouse seen (28 November 2018)

where. Miyanowatashi Park, Atsuta-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

remarks. In Edo Period Japan,  a series of 5 centrally-administered routes emanated from Edo (present-day Tokyo), the capital to outlying provinces. One of these was the Tokaido (or, Eastern Sea Road), which was located along the sea coast of eastern Honshu. The 41st stop of this route is in today's Atsuta Ward of Nagoya city. Between this stop and the next was a distance of 7 ri (equivalent to 27km), covered by boats. The site of this stop is hence also referred to as Shichiri (i.e., Seven Ri) (1). According to a signboard on-site, a lighthouse was built on the site in 1625; however, it was burnt down in 1791. In 1955, the replica now seen was built on the same site in 1955.

note. Japanese for lighthouse: 灯台 (tōdai)

[Photo: Canon EOS M50, 28 November 2018]

[Photo: Canon EOS M50, 28 November 2018]

(1) Glenn, Chris. "Shichiri no Watashi in Nagoya: 41st stop on the Tokaido". Japan Travel, 07 December 2011. <https://en.japantravel.com/aichi/41st-stop-on-the-tokaido-shichiri-no-watashi/615>.