In Japan, instead of signing things we stamp our Hanko(Name stamp). Hanko is also called “Inkan”. We use them when we want to open a bank account, buy a house, rent something, or sign an important contract. It’s considered a form of ID in Japan.

Hanko is a part of Japanese society and it’s a very important part.

If you should ever come to Japan, you’ll need one for your own bank account or to rent a home, they’re very important here.

This shrine is to pray for getting over any disease.

This shrine "Gojo Tenjin" shrine is to pray for getting over any disease near Shijo Karasuma where is central Kyoto city and while you find this shrine, you will see Japanese traditional clothing shops and product companies. This is for the exit of Torii gate. Access: The nearest station is Shijo by Subway Karasuma line bound for Kokusai Kaigijo station. Would you wear Japanese traditional clothing when you stop by this shrine because there are most of around here traditional Kyoto city a traditional town that matchesthose places? Samue is a traditional Japanese work clothing, made of a pair of trousers and a long-sleeved jacket. Loose-fitting and resistant, it was originally used by craftsmen and artisans for its remarkable ease of movement, but nowadays is also very appreciated as loungewear, for DIY hobbies or to simply have a walk with a comfortable outfit. Suitable for every season, it’s also still used by Buddhist head monks as loun...more >>

This is the Japanese coming-of-age ceremony in Japan on Jan 8th or 9th. When you are 20 years old and stay in Japan, why don’t you have the experience?

I walked the lake in Shiga prefecture, Shiga has the biggest lake in Japan and some mountain ranges, since the end of new year eve, a lot of snow had come in Japan, so as you see these photos, beautiful snow mountain ranges And also there is a very beautiful flower field, those contrasts of snow mountain ranges, beautiful, Biwa lake and flower field are amazing. Besides, I found beautiful women who are wearing gorgeous kimonos also, those contrasts of beautiful sceneries and Kimono girls are very beautiful too. By the way, In Japan, people are considered adults at the age of 20. They are allowed to drink, smoke, and gamble. They can also have contracts for monthly subscription services without getting parental consent. As 'Coming-of-Age Ceremony that is called SEIJINSHIKI in Japanese is held annually on the second Monday of January. The ceremony is a ritual to celebrate all those who become 20 in the year and help them become aware of responsibilities as adults. Seij...more >>

This is the Japanese new year we have. Would you have that experience?

We eat Ozoni in the morning on 1st Jan. About Ozoni, Mochi is eaten to celebrate good health and long life. We eat Mochi in an Ozoni soup celebrating Japanese New Year. There are vegetables and mushrooms and so on all you want and Mochi in the Ozoni soup And we eat Osechi from 1st to 3rd Jan. Osechi is the traditional meal only prepared for New Year. All of the Ingredients in Osechi are well-meaning because Osechi is eaten to pray for good health and great harvest for a year. Also, we visit our favorite shrines or temples that are the first visit in that year that are called Hatsumode. Hatsumode means the first visiting in that year. I went to Tachiki shrines near my house on 1st Jan. When you come to any shrines or temples, you have to wash your hands at Chozuya first. First of all, wash your left hand then wash your right hand and put water on your left hand, wash inside the mouth with that water on the lef...more >>

There is a very rare shrine for the people who doesn’t want to go bald

I found a very rare shrine for the people who don't want to go bald in the bamboo street in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto Japan, actually, a lot of international people have already known the bamboo street, but I think they walk in the bamboo street. When you go to the bamboo street, please stop by 2 good shrines, one of them is for the couple who make a good relationship and another one is for the people who don't want to go bald. This is bamboo street, it was 30℃ at that time but I felt comfortable and cool in the bamboo street. This is the shrine for any couples who want to make a good relationship which is called Nomiya shrine, there was a lot of couples there, that is near Arashiyama station of Randen, it takes around 5 mins, it takes around 10 mins from JR Sagano station and it takes around 15 mins from Hankyu Arashiyama station. and when you walk 5 mins to the entrance of the bamboo street, you can get to the Nomiya shrine for couples who make a good relationship....more >>

Hanko Name Stamp – A Gift From Japan

What is Hanko ( Name stamp ) In Japan, instead of signing things we stamp our Hanko ( Name stamp ). Hanko is also called "Inkan". We use them when we want to open a bank account, buy a house, rent something, or sign an important contract. It's considered a form of ID in Japan. Hanko is a part of Japanese society and it's a very important part. If you should ever come to Japan, you'll need one for your own bank account or to rent a home, they're very important here. How to stamp Hanko ( Name stamp ) Japanese people use their Hanko all the time. When you write letters, you use your Hanko instead of signing your name. you also stamp it on various other things you carry around just to give it a personal accent. Hanko makes great souvenirs and presents. You can have your name written in Kanji, Katakana, Hiragana or English characters on your Hanko. Let's make your own original Hanko! You can compare an image of Hiragana with an image o...more >>

Best Japanese Gift. You’ll want to Get Now – A gift from Japan

https://name-stamp.com The best Japanese gifts Hanko ( Japanese name stamp ) What is Hanko( Name stamp ) In Japan, instead of signing things we stamp our Hanko ( Name stamp ). Hanko is also called “Inkan”. We use them when we want to open a bank account, buy a house, rent something, or sign an important contract. It’s considered a form of ID in Japan. Hanko is a part of Japanese society and it’s a very important part. If you should ever come to Japan, you’ll need one for your own bank account or to rent a home, they’re very important here. How to stamp Hanko( Name stamp ) Japanese people use their Hanko all the time. When you write letters, you use your Hanko instead of signing your name. you also stamp it on various other things you carry around just to give it a personal accent. Hanko makes great souvenirs and presents. You can have your name written in Kanji, Katakana, Hiragana or English characters on your Hanko. There are 2 types of Hanko, one of them is rou...more >>

Hanko Name Stamp

https://name-stamp.com/hanko-inkan/hankoinkan The best Japanese gifts Hanko ( Japanese name stamp ) What is Hanko( Name stamp ) In Japan, instead of signing things we stamp our Hanko ( Name stamp ). Hanko is also called “Inkan”. We use them when we want to open a bank account, buy a house, rent something, or sign an important contract. It’s considered a form of ID in Japan. Hanko is a part of Japanese society and it’s a very important part. If you should ever come to Japan, you’ll need one for your own bank account or to rent a home, they’re very important here. How to stamp Hanko( Name stamp ) Japanese people use their Hanko all the time. When you write letters, you use your Hanko instead of signing your name. you also stamp it on various other things you carry around just to give it a personal accent. Hanko makes great souvenirs and presents. You can have your name written in Kanji, Katakana, Hiragana or English characters on your Hanko. There are 2 types of Ha...more >>