SIGNATURE COLLECTION
Business & Creative Hanko – Professional Signature (18mm Square)
Business & Creative Hanko – Professional Signature (18mm Square)
✦ Complimentary Worldwide Shipping Included
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
OUR SIGNATURE 18MM HANKO
The 18mm Hanko is our signature collection, designed for those seeking a more substantial and distinctive Japanese seal.
Choose between traditional Square and Round shapes, and select from three carefully chosen materials: Akane Wood, Saika Wood (Wine-red Birch), or Black Buffalo Horn — each offering its own character and natural beauty.
Each Hanko is individually crafted by a skilled Japanese seal artisan, with careful attention to character balance, engraving, and the final impression.
Whether for personal identity, artistic expression, or professional use, the Signature Hanko offers a timeless way to leave your own mark.
Custom Designs Available Upon Request
Have a special design, symbol, or logo in mind? Share your idea in the additional notes, and we'll explore how to bring it to life as a Japanese Hanko.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Your Hanko Set Includes:
- Custom-made 18mm Hanko
- Traditional vermilion ink pad (Shuniku)
- Stamping mat
- Japanese-pattern pouch
- Certificate of your Hanko
- Protective Hanko case
- Complimentary Worldwide Shipping
Each Hanko is made individually for your name and arrives ready to use.
ARTISAN
ARTISAN
SHOHEI IKEDA / 池田祥平
Fifth-generation seal artisan of Bashodo
Shohei Ikeda carries on the tradition of Bashodo, a Tokyo seal workshop founded in 1886. As a nationally certified First-Class Seal Engraving Technician, he continues the knowledge and techniques of Japanese seal making passed down through five generations.
Each Hanko is individually made and carefully finished at the workshop, with close attention to the balance of the characters and the quality of the final impression.
CRAFTSMAN CREDENTIALS
- Nationally certified First-Class Seal Engraving Technician
- Fifth-generation artisan of Bashodo
- Continueing a Hanko-making tradition dating back to 1886
CRAFTSMANSHIP
CRAFTSMANSHIP
THE ART OF A SIGNATURE HANKO
A Hanko is more than a seal — it is a personal expression of identity, shaped through the traditions of Japanese seal making.
With its generous 18mm engraving surface, the Signature Hanko allows each character to be carefully arranged, creating a distinctive impression with a strong sense of balance and presence.
From the selection of materials to the composition of the characters and the final finishing, every detail is considered to bring out the unique character of each seal.
The result is a Hanko that feels both timeless and personal — a lasting expression of your identity.
SHIPPING & DELIVERY
SHIPPING & DELIVERY
MADE TO ORDER
Your Hanko is individually made after your order is placed. Please allow approximately 5–10 business days for production.
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
Complimentary worldwide shipping is included with every 18mm Signature Hanko.
We ship worldwide from Japan. International delivery typically takes approximately 1–2 weeks after dispatch, depending on the destination and customs.
Tracking information will be provided once your order has shipped.
CUSTOMS & IMPORT TAXES
CUSTOMS & IMPORT TAXES
International orders may be subject to import duties, VAT, or customs clearance fees, depending on the destination country.
These charges are determined by local customs authorities and are the responsibility of the recipient.
If any additional fees apply, your local customs office or delivery carrier will provide further information.
HANKO JAPAN does not cover or reimburse these charges, except where required by applicable law or where additional charges result from an error on our part.
For more details, please refer to our Shipping Policy.
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Thank you very much for crafting the hanko. As a foreigner and an admirer of Japanese culture, it is very important to me to connect with Japanese people who preserve and share their heritage—such as this meticulous and unique method of affirming personal identity through a seal, which holds both formal and artistic value. I also really appreciate the preservation of traditional craftsmanship in its creation, even with modern technology readily available. Thank you very much for your hard work!
I‘m absolutely thrilled. Customer orientated service and prompt answers to all my questions in my native language. Also an exzellent advice on the choice of the right kanji. And last but not least a prompt delivery service. I was full of anticipation when the package arrived - and the result is wonderful. I love my Hanko. Thank you so much.
From the very beginning, I’ve received incredible service through WhatsApp. The final product is amazing. You can truly feel the care and love that went into it. Thank you so much ❤️
Beautiful Hanko. Well designed, beautiful crafted. And above all,excellent service and expert advice before production begins. Thank you, Kan-san.
I am very happy that I ordered my stamp from your company. It is perfect. Love the wood (very smooth), how it looks, and how it imprints on a surface. Amazing craftsmanship for an affordable price.
Very excellent work.
Beautifully crafted and expertly designed, my hanko is a great reminder of Japan and renews my wish to go back again. Thank you for the amazing service, with friendly and timely communication. Highly recommend.
Lovely design. Enjoyable to use.
Highly recommended.
The service, professionalism, and warmth Kan showed us were impeccable from start to finish.
Kan helped me create and order a Hanko (a surprise) for my wife and myself.
We are from Mexico; fortunately, we had a honeymoon trip to Japan planned, so we were able to pick up the Hanko in person at the Tokyo shop. Visiting the workshop—and, above all, meeting the team—was a magical experience.
A Hanko is not just a souvenir; it is so much more—it embodies culture and tradition, and the artisan's fine craftsmanship is evident. For us, it holds sentimental value and will serve as a lifelong reminder of that trip.
All we can say is: arigato gozaimasu.
Altamente recomendado.
La atención, amabilidad, profesionalismo y calidez de Kan es impresionante.
Pedí un Hanko (sorpresa) para mí esposa y para mi, Kan en todo momento me asesoró y acompaño durante el pedido.
Nosotros somos mexicanos, afortunadamente en un viaje que ya teniamos programado (luna de miel) pudimos ir a recogerlo directamente al local en Tokyo, conocer el local, pero sobre todo conocerlos a ellos fue mágico. El Hanko no es un souvenir, es mucho más que eso, es tradición, es cultura, se nota el trabajo delicado del artesano, para mí es posa y para mí representa algo sentimental, que nos hará recordar para toda la vida ese viaje.
Solo nos queda decir, arigato gozaimasu.
The hanko is beautiful! Love the Saika wood with my name engraved in kanji. Will treasure it.
I want to write my sincere thanks to Kan and the team at Hanko Japan. Kan made the process in ordering from Australia extremely easy, and went above and beyond to ensure my delivery was sent to my hotel as surprise for my wedding anniversary.
Our Hanko’s are beautifully crafted and are such a wonderful reminder of our time in Japan.
I highly recommend ordering through them if you want a custom made Hanko.
I am absolutely delighted with my hanko! As I already knew the phonetic spelling of my first and last names in katakana, the process went very smoothly. I sent over my name in katakana and, within a short time, I had my personalised hanko in my hands. You can tell that the seal was crafted by experienced artisans to give me pleasure for many years to come. I’ve also ordered a smaller hanko with just my surname, which will accompany me to Japan this summer. Thank you very much!
Amazing service and genuine quality product!. I can definitely recommend this to anyone that wants to gift something unique and original
The product is not only beautiful but excepcionally well made. I received an incredible customer attention and support from the shop, far better than the average considering the ususal web bussines. It's a truly personal attention, they love what they shell.
I'm going to repeat for sure.
The team was incredibly customer-oriented and thoughtful throughout the entire process. They carefully helped with kanji name conversions and model selection, and even delivered directly to our hotel due to our tight schedule.
I ordered custom hanko stamps as a surprise for my husband and two children (10 and 15), and they absolutely loved them. It was a meaningful and memorable experience from Japan.