With the spread of smartphones and computers, there are fewer opportunities to send letters to friends and family members. However, sometimes we like to send…

Home improvement projects don’t always go as planned, and using concrete is no exception. A sudden change in weather can affect drying times, unexpected rain…

Hanko culture in peril As we reported earlier, the coronavirus pandemic has deepened concerns over Japan’s traditional reliance on analog hanko seals for approving and…

Despite Japan’s high-tech image abroad, there is, at times, a surprising lack of modern technology. This is particularly true in business settings. Many offices still…

Hanko culture in the digital age While a growing number of banks and government bodies now allow customers to handle their business digitally and do…

Time and time again, postal services across the globe come up with attractive limited-edition stamps. A ‘special stamps’ that Japan Post recently released are so…

Carving stamps out of erasers might be what kids in Japan do when they’re bored at school, but artists have proven to us time and…

Eraser stamps have become a popular form of art for both professional and amateur Japanese artists alike, in part because of the easy accessibility of…