Create a Personal Seal, Hand-finished by

Service Description

The price covers experience, facility charges, translation service fees, and taxes. 1. Talk on the tradition of personal seals, and Kamakura Hanko 2. Consultation on design of original seal 3,HANKO Seal(Japanese Boxwood) 4,Engraving Fee（KATAKANA） 5,HANKO case 6,Original Pouch for Your Hanko ＜Shipping fee＞ ・Shipping fees will be charged separately from the experience fee (Above itinerary is a guide. According to the season and the weather, the contents can change.) Overview Deeply-rooted traditional Japanese culture is alive and well at Kamakura Hanko, a specialty producer and purveyor of hanko stamps and seals. In this experience, you will work directly with one of Japan’s leading artisans to create a personal seal of your own. Learn the fascinating history of this craft and its traditions from third-generation Kamakura Hanko owner Mitsuhiro Tsukino before designing your own personal seal by choosing its material and lettering. These seals, full of craft soul, can legally be registered as certified personal seals in Japan (used in a way akin to signatures in official documents), but they feature such beautiful craftsmanship that you may just want to use them as display pieces instead. You can choose to pick up your completed seal, certificate, and case later on the day of the experience or have it shipped to you. Key Features -Learn all about the personal seal culture of Japan in the ancient capital of Kamakura, and witness the craft skills of those who carry on this tradition -Receive personalized guidance from Tsukino on selecting materials, typefaces, and lettering to create a seal tailored to you -Take home your hand-finished seal in a beautiful carrying case, with optional paid upgrades such as Nishijin kimono weave or Imari-yaki porcelain