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Hanko
What is a hanko used for? What exactly is a hanko? A hanko/inkan (used interchangeably) is a carved stamp that can be used in any situation where an individual, or an individual on behalf of a company, might otherwise use a signature or initials. Signing contracts, banking (at a bank), or receiving a parcel are just…
Don’t in Japan
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Travel Tips – Japan
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Places you must Visit in Japan – Kyoto, Osaka, Nara
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Places you must visit in Japan – Mt. Fuji, Kamakura, Nikko, Hiroshima, Hokkaido, Okinawa
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