Kamakura: Carve Your Own Stone Seal with a 4th-Gen Master

1. Meet a Fourth-Generation Engraver Visit a working Kamakura atelier with a family craft dating back to 1898. Meet the craftsman and learn in English. 2. Discover Japanese Hanko Culture See traditional tools and award-winning engravings. Learn how personal seals express names and identity in Japan. 3. Choose a Meaningful Character Select one character from the available options and learn its meaning before creating your own mark. 4. Carve Your Own Stone Seal Follow the craftsman's step-by-step guidance. No carving experience is needed, and all tools are provided. 5. Reveal Your First Impression Apply red seal ink and stamp a keepsake card. Take your stone seal and card home immediately after the workshop. 6. Keep a Personal Piece of Japan Enjoy a compact experience alongside your Kamakura sightseeing. Create a seal to cherish and use, in an atelier that welcomes you with good wishes for your happiness.