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What is Hanko and Inkan – Japanese Stamp

 The Hanko(Inkan) Culture in Japan In Japan, instead of handwriting their signatures, people use name-engraved hanko (also known as inkan) to authenticate documents. Generally, individuals own more than one hanko, each designed for a distinct occasion. For instance, there are private seal hanko for receiving parcels, bank-registered hanko for [...]

By |October 16, 2018|Categories: Japanese Culture|0 Comments
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