Meet Your Fourth-Generation Master
Step inside the historic Kamakura atelier and learn about the art of Japanese seals.

Discover the Master's Craft
View award-winning works, traditional tools and a live engraving demonstration.

Experience Japanese Calligraphy
Selected characters on paper.

Carve and Stamp Your Stone Seal
Choose a character, carve it with careful step-by-step guidance, and stamp it onto your calligraphy.

Design Your Name Hanko
Discuss kanji or katakana options for your name and the design of your personalized wooden name seal with the master.

Explore Kamakura
Take home your calligraphy and stone seal in its pouch, then enjoy Kamakura while the master hand-finishes your name seal

The Master Finishes Your Seal
Your wooden name hanko is carefully hand-finished by the fourth-generation master.

Pick Up or Delivery
Collect your finished hanko at the atelier the same day, or have it delivered to your hotel in Japan or shipped overseas