Japanese fashion brand collabs with Discovery Channel on upcycled tire “Whale” shoulder bag
Mondo Design, Inc. is now selling the “Whale” shoulder bag in a special collaboration between their brand SEAL, known for upcycled bags made from reused…
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Leave cute cat paw prints in cement or any surface with 3D stamp by hanko maker Ono Inbō
Home improvement projects don’t always go as planned, and using concrete is no exception. A sudden change in weather can affect drying times, unexpected rain…
Proudly display your weaboo cred with your very own gaijin hanko
Although foreigners living in Japan can use their signature in most situations they’ll encounter, there are few situations where having a hanko seal can come…
Expert engraver will design your digital hanko free of charge in pandemic-inspired initiative
Hanko culture in peril As we reported earlier, the coronavirus pandemic has deepened concerns over Japan’s traditional reliance on analog hanko seals for approving and…
Japan debates leaving behind the ancient custom of hanko seals
Despite Japan’s high-tech image abroad, there is, at times, a surprising lack of modern technology. This is particularly true in business settings. Many offices still…
These adorable cat hanko seals make stamping your documents a lot cuter
Whenever you need to prove your identity in documents, you might think to use a signature, but in Japan, people use a hanko (判子) instead….
Convert Your Name To Kanji And Stamp It Your Way With Personalized Japanese Hanko Seals
Often used in lieu of signatures, hanko (personalized seals displaying one’s name) are a necessary means of identification to stamp official documents in everything from…
Japanese Robotics Solution Stamps Hanko And Signs Contracts, Baffles Twitter Users
Hanko culture in the digital age While a growing number of banks and government bodies now allow customers to handle their business digitally and do…
Personal Hanko With Your Name In Japanese or English In Elegant Typographic Designs
Hanko For Non-Japanese Whether it’s done out of necessity or just for fun, it’s not unusual for foreign residents or even non-Japanese visitors to make…
Nothing Is Cuter Than A Seal Hugging A Stuffed Seal Toy
We all know seals are adorable, but it looks like seals know they’re adorable too. The staff at Mombetsu Land in Hokkaido Prefecture recently handed…
This Snuggle-Loving Seal Hops Onto Man’s Boat Wanting Affection!
This man was just hanging out on his boat when an unexpected friend suddenly jumped aboard to join him. “Anybody looking for a seal? I…
This Dozing Seal I Can Watch All Day… Look At His Posture!
At an aquarium in Yokohama called “Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise” lives a seal who sleeps in such a cute way. Photos of this seal taking…
This Adorable Seal Flirts His Way To A Bellyrub! Watch Him Roll Over Like A Dog For Some Lovin’
What started out as a dive in the waters off the Isle of Scilly turned into a chance encounter with a friendly seal for Gary…
This Might Bring A Little Smile To Your Face Every Time You Open The Freezer
In Japan, when there are some left-over rice, they are very often wrapped inside a plastic wrap and put into freezer for later use. A…