Hand-carved HANKO“Master craftsmanship”

In 1963, he became an apprentice to Mine Ueda.
In 1969, the company became independent as Hikari Inbou.
Certified first-class engineer by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in 1987
Traditional craftsman certified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2005
7th National Seal Technology Competition Commendation
Selected for the 2nd Yamanashi Prefecture Seal Technology Competition
29th Yamanashi Prefecture Seal Technology Competition Governor's Award
Selected for the 16th National Seal Technology Competition

He has been carving HANKO for 43 years and is a stalwart in the seal industry with a license as a first-class seal engraver and traditional craftsman.

A HANKO is a one-of-a-kind proof of who you are, which is stamped on large documents that affect your life as legal proof that the person himself has confirmed it.
As a HANKO of the highest quality, the hand-carved HANKO carved by a traditional craftsman is a ``valuable gem.''
The delicate yet bold curves and detailed stamp surfaces unique to traditional craftsmen are truly the ultimate works of art.
Traditional crafts require a long period of time to develop as the main process is handmade and advanced traditional techniques are used.
A person who has mastered the technique and passed the examination prescribed by the Traditional Craftsmanship Act is a ``Traditional Craftsperson.''
A unique work of art, “Stamp”

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