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Japanese hanko (seal) FAQ
A "hanko" personal seal is a necessary item for most adults in Japan, serving the same role as a signature in the West. Following are some questions and answers about the hanko system:
What is a hanko and how is it used? How far back do hanko date and when did Japanese adopt them? Do people use the same hanko for every document? What is a "jitsuin" hanko? Source & Answers: 'Hanko' fate sealed by test of time | Japan Times |
1) Didn't you answer your own question in the opening line?
2) No idea. 3) Yes... basically. The president of a company might have a "Presidential Hanko", and artists often use square-shaped larger hanko. (The larger they are, the more important you are.) But most people use a circular or oval hanko, a little more than a centimeter diameter, for personal business. 4) It's the real official hanko for a person kept on record at City Hall. |
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