This workshop lets you create your own Hanko, a traditional stamp used in Japan as a signature for official documents and daily life.

The experience takes place in a specialized seal shop in Tokyo, where you first learn about the cultural importance of hanko and how they have been used for centuries as a symbol of identity.

You then design your own seal, usually based on your name written in kanji or katakana. With guidance from a professional, you carve the design by hand into the stamp material. No experience is needed, as the process is explained step by step.

Once finished, you test your seal using traditional red ink and create your first imprint. The final hanko is placed in a protective case, making it both a functional object and a personal souvenir.

The workshop is private or in a very small group, which allows for a more focused and relaxed experience.

This is a good option if you want a meaningful souvenir connected to Japanese culture, rather than something mass-produced.
Price : 115 € per guest
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