Though signing things by hand is slowly gaining more popularity in Japan, most official processes still rely on using hanko, a name stamp used to prove your identity. They’re used for anything from ...

Internet postal provider Stamps.com (Nasdaq: STMP) announced Monday that it has acquired the domain name, URL and various patents from former competitor E-Stamp for US$7.5 mission. “These acquisitions ...

TOKYO: For centuries, hanko or handcrafted name seals have been an integral part of Japan’s culture. Using hanko as a stamp of authenticity became a common practice in Japan a few centuries ago during ...

In San Francisco, a street name stamped on a sidewalk corner serves a simple purpose: telling people where they are. But an improperly stamped name has a shot at Internet stardom. Each time a sidewalk ...

*First broadcast on May 12, 2022. For hundreds of years, Japanese have used name stamps, known as hanko, to prove their identity. People use stamps in everyday situations, such as receiving a parcel, ...

Nearly 20 artists, designers, and illustrators contributed to the new collection. For its 2026 postage stamps, the U.S.