The History and use of Hanko Stamps in Japan

The Use of Hanko in Japan: Past and Present
Hanko stamps (判子) or otherwise known as Han or Inkan are stone, horn, wood or rubber stamps that are created with the individuals name on the bottom of it. It’s basically a signature that we westerns are familiar with. They are used practically…

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