Japanese eki stamps (station stamps) are a charming feature of Japanese railway culture. Beloved by visitors and oshi-tetsu ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Traditional Japanese calligraphy ink, referred to as sumi ink, comes in a solid form. It takes at least four years of production before these ink sticks can be sold ...

Japan's post office has marked the anniversary of each passing decade with the release of a commemorative set of stamps. But it is a gesture that is no longer reciprocated. This year, a group of ...

Japan Post will issue the first new 1-yen (1 cent) postage stamp in 70 years on April 14, featuring its bear mascot character, Posukuma. The mascot’s name combines the Japanese word “kuma ...

Locate the stamp and ink pad to make an impression into your ... Photograph by Kate Crockett Japanese railway companies often hold limited-duration stamp rallies for which special stamps can ...