The Japanese custom of stamping official documents with "hanko" carved seals is believed to have been imported from China in the latter half of the seventh century. The custom was part of the ...

Japanese government officials and business leaders have adopted a joint declaration that vows to significantly reduce paperwork and the use of "hanko", the traditional seals widely acknowledged as ...

It will remove hanko requirements in cases where documents currently need to be stamped with personal seals, such as requests for copies of residence certificates, official notifications of moving ...

Japanese eyewear brand Jins has finally released ... New customizable Naruto Shippuden hanko seals can help fans make things official, featuring 49 different patterns and personalized text.