Japan Today: Japanese cat hanko stamps let you sign your name with extra flair and fur Though signing things by hand is slowly gaining more popularity in Japan, most official processes still rely on using hanko, a name stamp used to prove your identity. They’re used for anything from ... Japanese cat hanko stamps let you sign your name with extra flair and fur Japan Today: Make an impression on paper and your peers with a katana-hilt name stamp A hanko (also called an inkan) is a cylindrical-shaped stamp made from wood, plastic, or even bull’s horn, with a person’s family name carved into one end.

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When “signing” an important contract or ... Make an impression on paper and your peers with a katana-hilt name stamp