Digital Hanko Guide: Using a Japanese-Style Stamp on PDFs for Remote Work
Remote work changed a lot of things about how people in Japan handle documentation. Physical desks, shared printers, and office stamp pads became inconvenient almost overnight for a significant portion
Hanko vs Signature in Japan: What Documents Still Prefer Stamps in 2026?
Japan has been reforming its relationship with paper for years. Ministers have made headlines, deadlines have been set, and the word “digitalization” has appeared in more government press releases than
Renting an Apartment in Japan: When a Hanko Is Requested (And What Alternatives Work)
If you have ever sat across from a Japanese real estate agent and watched them slide a stack of documents across the desk, you already know the feeling. The contract
Opening a Bank Account in Japan: Do You Need a Hanko as a Foreigner?
If you have ever walked into a Japanese bank armed with your residence card and a confident attitude, only to be handed a form asking for your inkan, you will
How to Register Your Hanko (Inkan Toroku): Step-by-Step for Foreign Residents
Most foreigners living in Japan encounter the hanko early—signing a lease, receiving a parcel, starting a new job. For a while, an unregistered stamp handles everything just fine. Then comes
