Your Own HANKO Name Seal Activity in Kamakura Japan
Overview
Want to know how to write your name in Japanese? Here are some ways to write your name in Japanese and make an original seal to commemorate your trip. Seals are used instead of signatures for important documents. In Japan, hanko is considered part of identity. We will design a stamp and engrave your name on it. The original seal can be completed anytime in the afternoon of the experience!
Inclusions
- HANKO Seal(Acrylic HANKO stamp)
- Engraving Fee
- Original Pouch for Your Hanko
What to expect
Design Your Own HANKO Name Seal(Traditional HANKO)
In this workshop we will engrave your name on a HANKO stamp made from the finest materials. Handmade by craftsmen. We engrave using the most traditional and prestigious method. A HANKO stamp as a craft is completed.
1. Learn the history and culture of Japanese name stamps.
2. Design: Select the type of stamp you want to make (katakana, kanji) and font. Katakana fonts that can be used as registered seals are recommended. We will help you write your name in Japanese using the characters that represent your personality.
3. Material: We will engrave your name on acrylic. You can choose your favorite color. (Gemstones, horns and wood are available at an additional cost)
4. Select the type and color of the case (sold separately).
5. Select the pick-up time (you can pick up at any time in the afternoon on the day of the experience).
Please be punctual. Because workshops require preparation. Also, it is only held in the morning.
Stop At:
• Kamakurahanko, 5-6 Onarimachi, Kamakura 248-0012 Kanagawa Prefecture
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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I had never heard of hanko or their use till I took this workshop. We met in the small hanko store where the proprietor explained the use and design of hanko, The store was lined with hanko and their cases and photos of famous people signed with their hanko stamp and a picture of the owner's gr...
I had never heard of hanko or their use till I took this workshop. We met in the small hanko store where the proprietor explained the use and design of hanko, The store was lined with hanko and their cases and photos of famous people signed with their hanko stamp and a picture of the owner's grandfather in his hanko shop. The proprietor explained the uses and the designs. The hanko is used to sign all important documents and is registered with the government. I had seen the small red circle on many things but never realized it was essentially a signature. He used the meaning of our names to find the appropriate kanjis and then let us pick out design elements like font and placement. The hanko stick is made of many different materials and designs. The diameter is only about 10mm. Women's are smaller than men's. He carved the design into the end and gave us each the hanko, a case with a red inkpad, a velvet bag and a card explaining the origin of the design.You think you know who you are from your experiences and modes of identity but how do you demonstrate your authenticity and authority? How do you indicate the proof of your identity to open a bank account? In America, you use a signature as proof of your identity. The first evidence of writing ...
You think you know who you are from your experiences and modes of identity but how do you demonstrate your authenticity and authority? How do you indicate the proof of your identity to open a bank account? In America, you use a signature as proof of your identity. The first evidence of writing in Japan is a Hanko dating from AD 57 and in 1870, Hanko came into general use throughout Japanese society when receiving parcel delivery, circulation notices and any daily life situation. There is a place to stamp a seal instead of writing your signature on application forms for all sorts of things. You indicate authority to have what you want by using your individual seal. As you enter the store, you are overwhelmed by the thousands of designs and boxes for your Hanko, which also comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. The Hanko Master will introduce you to how your name can be miniaturized and cut into the face of the stamp. He will schedule the cutting of your Hanko so you can start using it within hours. Our introduction to and design of our Hanko identity was unique for us and a special experience.We spent about 15 minutes in the morning learning about the history of hanko name seals from the proprietor of Kamakura Hanko, who is a third-generation seal maker. Then we picked out japanese characters to represent our names. There were a lot of options for name meanings and sounds, and font ch...
We spent about 15 minutes in the morning learning about the history of hanko name seals from the proprietor of Kamakura Hanko, who is a third-generation seal maker. Then we picked out japanese characters to represent our names. There were a lot of options for name meanings and sounds, and font choices. Then we picked a hanko material and case, and came back in the afternoon to pick up the finished seal.Der Besitzer des Stempel-Geschäfts ist sehr freundlich und erzählte uns viel über die Hankos (Stempel). Wir konnten mit seiner Hilfe die Symbole für unsere Namen auswählen und aus der großen Auswahl an Materialien für Stempel und Hülle die schönsten aussuchen (Aufpreis für Holz und Täschchen aus ...
Der Besitzer des Stempel-Geschäfts ist sehr freundlich und erzählte uns viel über die Hankos (Stempel). Wir konnten mit seiner Hilfe die Symbole für unsere Namen auswählen und aus der großen Auswahl an Materialien für Stempel und Hülle die schönsten aussuchen (Aufpreis für Holz und Täschchen aus Kimono-Stoff). Die Hankos sind wunderschön geworden und ein ganz besonderes Andenken an unseren Urlaub.Decent way to get interesting souvenirs. The shop is ~5 mins walk to the south of Kamakura station. They will get the hankos to you in 2 hours or mail them to your hotel in 1-2 days (we chose the latter and had no issues getting them at our hotel). The hanko were very nice. It came with nice velv...
Decent way to get interesting souvenirs. The shop is ~5 mins walk to the south of Kamakura station. They will get the hankos to you in 2 hours or mail them to your hotel in 1-2 days (we chose the latter and had no issues getting them at our hotel). The hanko were very nice. It came with nice velvet pouches and a nice carrying case thar the indvidual cases were in. The default options were good enough for us though we did purchase slightly more expensive cases. Overall the uniqueness of the souvenirs (most of our friends who went to Japan came back with the usual fans, chopstick and kitkat bars) and the nice packaging was worth the cost. My wife and 8 year old daughter felt the same way.Owner is patience, knowledged and speak good English. Introducing the history of Hanko. Create our design within hours to fit our schedule
Owner is patience, knowledged and speak good English. Introducing the history of Hanko. Create our design within hours to fit our schedule