Stamp Seal, Hanko (判子）
If you plan on living in Japan as a student, worker etc., then you’ll need a hanko (判子)/inkan( 印鑑) or stamp seal. It is used like a signature and there will be designated places in official documents to place your seal. You would think that you would have to spend exuberant amounts of money to have your own seal, but that is not the case. You can make a seal in a store called Don Quixote (ドンキホーテ, donki ho-te) for 500 yen. If you think about it this makes a pretty cool gift for friends and family. Also just to let you know they have the option to use the alphabet, but you are only allowed 4 characters. If you need a case for your hanko then go to the nearest 100 yen shop and they’ll have something available. Once you use your seal don’t forget to clean off the ink because it will be a pain later on.