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New Year’s cards for next year have been delivered to the Sendai Central Post Office. Due to changes in postage, the price will increase to 85 yen per page. Reporter’s report: “Amid the announcement of an increase in postage costs, New Year’s cards for next year have arrived at Sendai city post offices.” About 840,000 New Year’s cards were delivered. In honor of next year’s zodiac sign, “snake”, the motif is the Kinjasui Shrine in Iwanuma City. Eight types are available, including one with the Osaka/Kansai Expo symbol “Myakumyaku”. The price of New Year’s cards for next year has been increased from 63 yen to 85 yen per piece, and the number of New Year’s cards issued nationwide is 1.07 billion, about 370 million less than this year. Yoshiki Ishikawa, manager of the general affairs department at the Sendai Central Post Office: “I think many people look forward to New Year’s cards, so we want to prepare them so that they last forever.” Sales will begin on September 19. From November 1 to December 15, mailings will be accepted.