"HANKO" for people from different countries

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(Japanese translation)
~Let's use a kanji seal with your name as a souvenir~

Seals are representative of the kanji culture.
Seals are used in place of signatures, especially in Japan, so each Japanese person has one.

This Tamaru Inbo is gaining popularity for foreign tourists by creating seals with kanji for foreign visitors.

for exampleTomis "Tsumi."
With soundToThe kanji character "Tsai" that means "CityIt has the meaning of "mThe kanji for "dream" isDreamCharacters that have the meaning of ".

It is also nice to take advantage of the characteristics of ideographic kanji characters and choose meaningful words.
TomorMariaIn the case of commonly used names, there are pre-made items, so why not go and find your own name?
Also, even if your name is not there, you can decide on the character and get your carved handwritten text on the spot if you tell the staff your name.

The time spent is limited30It's only a minute, so it's perfect as a souvenir. As a commemoration, I recommend buying a set of red ink and a special case.

(Japanese translation)
Japanese Seal

Japanese stamps resemble old European wax seals and play the same role as Western signs.
It is a method of identifying individual property originating in the ancient Middle East.
The method eventually spread throughout Europe and Asia as a custom of engraving marks to identify individuals.
In today's Japan, this custom is called a "stamp" and is widely common.

In the 8th century, officials began using stamps on official documents for approval.
High-ranking officials and samurai also have a long history of using "stamps" to identify business and property.
Since the Edo period (1603-1868), the use of "stamps" has become popular among merchants and farmers.

Today, "stamps" are used for everything from signing parcels to opening a bank account.
The materials for "stamps" are available in a variety of ways, from ivory to wood and plastic.
When you apply ink to the bottom of the stamp and press it on, the name of the individual or organization will be signed and marked on the document.

There are two types of "stamps".
These are inexpensive, ready-made items (personal seals) and specially made items (regular seals).
Ready-made "stamps" are used for casual occasions such as signing parcels.
On the other hand, special "stamps" are only used on more important occasions, such as when buying a car or a house.
Also, many "stamps" are made using only last names.
As can be seen in traditional Japanese culture, surnames are often used instead of names.
. However, special "stamps" may include both last name and name to further improve safety in formal occasions.

Foreigners who do not use kanji do not have names that have been translated directly into kanji, so katakana will be used instead.
Katakana is a character form (phonetic character) in which each character represents a specific pronunciation, and together with kanji and hiragana, it serves as part of Japan's general writing system.

There are several shops in Kyoto where tourists can make their own "stamps."
Translated names into katakana (phonetics) and combining them with Japanese that gives off a "cute" impression, the "stamp" will surely remind you of a wonderful trip to Japan!