Children’s day
Kodomo no Hi, also known as Children’s Day, is a Japanese national holiday that takes place on May 5th each year. Its origins lie in an ancient Chinese tradition of …
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Japanese Masks
Traditional Japanese masks have been used for centuries. Their origin can be traced back to the ancient Japanese samurai culture. The masks were primarily used for protection during battle, and …
Hinamatsuri
Hinamatsuri, or the “Doll Festival,” takes place in Japan on March 3rd each year. The festival is a time for families to honor their daughters and pray for their happiness …
Yamayaki Festival
The Festival Yamayaki, or “Mountain Burning Festival” is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of January on Mount Wakakusa in Nara, Japan. This festival has been …
A Brief story of Hanko
Japanese Hanko, also known as inkan or stamp, is a small seal used for signing documents and identifying personal belongings in Japan. Hanko dates back to the 8th century, when …
We have new product for you!
Dear customers, We are glad to inform you that Com Hanko Shop is diversifying its offer by now offering Japanese accessories and objects in its shop. You can now order …
Some hankos design
We are happy to introduce some hanko designs. If you like our original made Hanko about this topic why not make your own ! There is a Hanko for everyone …
About Japanese writing (part 2)
Japanese is written by combining 3 syllabary or phonetic alphabets: hiraganas (ひらがな), katakanas (カタカナ) and kanjis (漢字). Each kanji can be associated with several meanings and pronunciations (sometimes belonging to …