This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Now ubiquitous in many of Japan’s 9,000 stations, the first eki stamp appeared in 1931 at Fukui station near the Sea of Japan coast, ...

In Japan, instead of writing your signature on legal documents, adults are expected to use a personal seal, called either a hanko or inkan. Usually stamped with red ink, the seal leaves a round circle ...

As stamp markets go, Japan is of interest for a number of reasons. It is a mature market in a prosperous country where demographics favor growth in stamp collecting. Japan has demographically aged ...

Japan's charming tradition of collecting 'eki stamps' from train stations offers a unique travel souvenir. These free, inked mementos, found at thousands of stations, trace their roots back to ancient ...

KAMAKURA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kamakura Hanko cooperated with the NPO in Kamakura City and released a new HANKO workshop and HANKO goods for foreigners. HANKO culture is the only world in Japan and ...

The latest additions to this stamp series includes all 156 Pokemon from the Unova Region. Additionally, you can choose from Pokemon featured in the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh Regions as well.

JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong’s face will be all over the mail in Japan as special commemorative stamps featuring the singer will be available for pre-order starting today, August 1. According to C-JeS ...

Japanese eki stamps (station stamps) are a charming feature of Japanese railway culture. Beloved by visitors and oshi-tetsu (train-stamp nerds) alike, collecting them as you make your way around Japan ...