To all the people coming of age from the ancient capital of Kamakura, Celebrating the "Han Hajime Ceremony" to mark the beginning of life Kamakura Hanko offers limited edition "Kamakura carved seals" for newcomers to adulthood

From parent to child. The traditional culture of giving a seal for the coming-of-age ceremony. A "lifetime good-luck charm" for the coming-of-age ceremony. The long-established seal shop in Kamakura started to produce special "Kamakura carved seals" (limited edition) made by a first-class skilled craftsman.

2026.01.09 09:45

鎌倉はんこ

Kamakura Hanko (Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture), a long-established seal store established 70 years ago, will begin offering special seals hand-finished by a first-class seal engraving technician for those who will become adults in 2026, starting January 12, 2026. In reference to the Kamakura period's tradition of "HANBASHIKI", the seals will be carefully engraved by appointment only, limited to five per day, as a "lifetime talisman" that represents a person's determination to become a member of society. Limited edition Kamakura carved seals are available.

鎌倉ゆかりの縁起の良い開運印鑑

An auspicious and lucky seal related to Kamakura

■Celebrate the milestone of adulthood. From parents to children and grandparents to grandchildren. Seals as gifts

The tradition of giving a personal seal from parents to their children and from grandparents to their grandchildren on the occasion of coming of age is attracting renewed attention. Names are filled with parents' love and wishes for a happy life and for a strong and gentle person, and a personal seal is a uniquely beautiful Japanese custom that gives form to these wishes.

両親からのプレゼント

Gifts from Parents

Seal culture as a "proof of being an adult" that has continued since the Kamakura period (1185-1333)

The relationship between seals and adulthood in Japan has a long history. In the Kamakura period (1185-1333), when a samurai child reached the age of majority, he or she was recognized by society as a full-fledged adult with his or her own hanaoshi (signature), an important rite of passage. Having a seal is a tradition deeply rooted in Japanese culture as a sign of adulthood that expresses "readiness to take responsibility for one's own name.

*The Azuma Kagami, a history book written in the Kamakura period (1185-1333), describes a ceremony called "Kikkosho Hajime" as the official beginning of events for the shogunate. This was a solemn ceremony that can be said to be the root of the modern "Kikkosho Hajime.

吾妻鏡に記載のある判はじめ

Kikkesho Hajime" described in Azuma Kagami

The "story of a name" from parent to child - the fruit of love

The name engraved on a personal seal is a crystallization of love and wishes that parents have thought through many times while calling out to their children even before their birth. It is the culmination of the parent's efforts to raise their child. It is the culmination of child-rearing and a uniquely beautiful Japanese custom that gives form to the parents' deep love for their child, "Thank you for bringing him or her up safely to this point" and "From now on, I want him or her to live proudly under his or her own name.

人生を共にする印鑑

A seal to share your life together

Kamakura carving seal] 20 years old gathering original pattern (limited edition of 10)

Size : Jitsuin 13.5mm, 15mm, 18mm

Price ： (tax included) 70,980 yen and up

Delivery time : 3-4 weeks

Other: seal case included

Visiting by appointment only

The role of a seal is necessary even in the digital age.

Seals are necessary for important occasions in life, such as marriage, inheritance, home purchase, and loan contracts. The value of seals as emotional support is proven by customers who say, "Every time I use the seal handed to me by my parents, I am reminded of the weight of responsibility and love I have for them.

Tradition and trust unique to Kamakura

The seal culture was nurtured in Kamakura, the birthplace of the samurai government. Kamakura Hanko" has been producing red seals for major shrines and temples including Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, the five mountains of Kamakura, and the Enoshima Shichifukujin Tour, and has built up the skills and trust over three generations.

Special production limited to 5 seals per day.

The entire process, from family name evaluation to seal design and engraving, is done by hand by a first-class seal engraving technician with national certification. The beauty of the delicate and powerful engraving, which cannot be expressed by a machine, and the craftsman's passion create a value as a "lifetime talisman". To ensure uncompromising quality, we require customers to make reservations.

国家検定一級印章彫刻技能士

First Class Seal Engraving Technician

Three features of Tsukino Seals

1,Prayed for lucky seals

We use seals that have been specially prayed for at a shrine in Kamakura.

2,Engraving for good fortune based on the eight directions of auspiciousness

Based on the family name and the eight directions of fortune, the seal is engraved with wishes for happiness.

3,Quality recognized by the government

Engraved with care by a first-class seal engraving technician certified by the national government. Received the "Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award" at the 63rd National Recommended Souvenirs Competition. Winner of gold medals at numerous competitions.

月野印

Tsukino Seal

About Kamakura Hanko

A long-established seal store in the ancient capital of Kamakura for 70 years and three generations, with over 30,000 seals engraved, hand-finished by first-class seal engraving technicians, limited to 5 seals per day, and by appointment only. The "Tsukino Kishoin" seal was awarded the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Prize for its good fortune. We believe that each seal will be a "proof of your determination" and a "good-luck charm" for you, and we create them with all our hearts.

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