The collection of the japanese postage stamps condition. For example, when someone signs a new lease on their apartment, or takes out a loan at the bank, they ask for that persons hanko, or personal stamp. Get the best deal for japanese stamps from the largest online selection at. The seal consists of a stamp with red ink special for the templeshrine with a handwritten.
The monk uses black ink to handwrite the name and date using traditional japanese calligraphy. A unique and beautiful way of recording your travels, a japan stamp. I certainly recommend this as a souvenir, especially for people who keep coming to japan again and again and so can collect new seals every single time they visit. In addition to buying different types of amulets and trinkets called omikuji in japanese during their visits to these temples, serious pilgrims also collect the. We are accepting online orders and shipping from our warehouse with our usual dispatch. Aging populations are generally good for philately, but with no tradition of stamp collecting, there are no old stamp memories or collections for japanese to fall back on when they age. Western fascination with japan has existed since at least the mid 19 th century, when the start of the meiji period marked an end to the isolationist policies that had closed it off to the world for the past 300 years. Michel sakura stamp number yvert et tellier wns stanley gibbons colnect codes crossreferences related albums arc japan arc japan souvenir sheets wsa japan bob wsa japan postage. Custom rubber stamps from the stamp maker, including preinked address stampers and date stamps.
Shuin seal stamp japan shinto shrines buddhist temples. Hanko is a name stampseal which is used in japan widely for tasks such as making contract s e. Goshuin are seal stamps that worshippers and visitors to shinto shrines and buddhist temples collect in special books called. A lot of them are rather plain with no pattern or images on them. A month later, we arrived in osaka, japan s underrated third largest city with two weeks of travel ahead of us.
On our first day we took a train to nara, japan s ancient capital. I will return to the station at my last day, but its already 9 or 10pm. Your source for coin collecting supplies, collectible coins, and other collecting supplies. Mine comes from zenkoji temple in nagano prefecture. Review of the best united states stamp albums the stamp echo. Complete guide to usps international shipping 10 customs fees dutiestariffs taxes customs fees are costs that the host country charges to manage the flow of goods in and out of the country. Get the best deal for used japanese stamps from the largest online selection at. Japanese stamp books are a fun way to visit japanese historic sites and provide lasting memories of your adventures. Calligraphy, featured, seal, shrines, souvenirs, stamp, temples, tradition. A shuin is a seal stamp given to worshippers and visitors to shinto shrines and buddhist temples in japan. Wikipedia wp philately colnect japan commons stamps of japan commons stamps japan by year skap japan wns japan wsa japan wsa japan as thing catalogs. Learn how to collect goshuin, red seals possessed by shrines and temples in japan. Stamp collecting free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Also, the home of the maneki neko, imado shrine has a seal stamp with cats.
The stamp collection condition is very good and has fold marks, but now professional matted and framed. The red stamp behind this centerpiece is the stamp varies from temple to temple. Japanese craft supplies, gifts and more niconeco zakkaya. Finding unique stamps is part of the fun of collecting goshuin. Download this free vector about realistic sealing wax collection with ribbons, and discover more than 6 million professional graphic resources on freepik. Here is a souvenir idea from japan that is not plastic sushi or a hello kitty rice cooker. The stamp has the name of the temple or shrine and the date you visited, making it a perfect souvenir. Japan rare and expensive post stamps sold on ebay, price of. Goshuin temple stamps the most japanese souvenir to get. This temple is very famous around nagano and was even visited by the dalai lama. Around the same time, the country established its first national post office, which began printing its own stamps in 1871. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. May 22, 2011 there are 54 pages to stamp on, each with a place at the bottom to write the date and a small memo about the stamp, if you wish.
This ivory stamp material was been taken from the portion near the outside of the ivory that was sliced. Harris, white ace, minkus, lighthouse, safe, lindner, plus showgard, prinz and more. A collection of old issues japanese stamps including ryukyu islands stamps, furusato stamps, and commemorative japanese stamps. Our service of providing new issue of japan on the website will end with the information issued up to 2017. Japan rare and expensive post stamps sold on ebay, price of stamps online. If you cant find the stamps, you can ask a guard about their location. The japanese temple red stamp notebook is a small book that you can bring to the thousands of shrines and temples around japan. We also study and collect covers, fdcs, rates, usages, routes, ephemera, maximum cards, seals, body bags and crash covers, the machines creating the cancellations and postmarks, sprayons and other transit. Collecting temple stamps in japan double barrelled travel. Stamp stock books stamp collectors philatelists have been choosing safe philatelic supplies for over 60 years.
A more modern take on the traditional, the concept of collecting and. Download this free vector about vector realistic sealing wax collection with ribbons, and discover more than 6 million professional graphic resources on freepik. The name itself is so awesome that it actually makes stamp collecting sound cool. Get the best deal for japanese stamp booklets from the largest online selection at. Realistic sealing wax collection with ribbons free vector. The japanese temple stamp book, go shuin chou japan. Stamp collectors, both beginner and professional, have different types of stamp collections, all of them for a reason. Stamp collections and group lots 2001 m ti tle page from a re mark able col lec tion, the ti tle page from a col lec tion long since re tired from be ing ex hib ited. A seal is a device for making an impression in wax, clay, paper, or some other medium, including an embossment on paper, and is also the impression thus made.
I missed the shinosaka bullet train stamp which is the one i would like to have it in my collection. Shuin seal stamp collection book this shuin seal stamp collection book is a chic volume for keeping seal stamps received at shinto shrines and buddhist temples. They invite people to collect them and become partners with their institution because they constantly renew the stamps. It was originally a stamp people received as proof of buddhist sutra training, but now anyone can get one for just visiting. The most eyecatching part of the seal however are the big characters in the middle which refer to a specific phrase, prayer or the deity which is enshrined inside the temple.
Japan scott 64 used used example from an old collection. Its quality is the strongest in the above 3 items ivory can be used long, does not wear and tear. We would spend four days in osaka and its surrounds then five in kyoto and five in tokyo. The design nostalgia of japans train station stamps. In this page, i would like to exclusively discuss the fascinating japanese temple seal, that is collected as part of the pilgrimage. They invite people to collect them and become partners with their. Shop our selection of philatelic products on the usps.
Sep 18, 2015 collecting rubber stamps is a great way to document your travels while in japan. Goshuin temple stamps the most japanese souvenir to. Nov 07, 20 japanese stamp books are a fun way to visit japanese historic sites and provide lasting memories of your adventures. If you decide to collect also tourist stamps, along with goshuin, remember that you should keep them in separate books. Upon your first visit to a temple in japan, you can buy a goshuin notebook. At aprin philately we sell what we consider to be the best united states stamp albums on. Offering the most complete website for stamp collectors, including a large inventory of united states stamps, plus world and topical stamps. Collecting rubber stamps is a great way to document your travels while in japan. The book presents philatelic material covers and stamps from ishikawas award winning philatelic collection of foreign mail and post offices british, united states and france operating in japan from the 1860s through the 1880s.
All products go through customs before going to the buyer, and there is a fee associated to manage this process. The seals are usually made by buddhist monks or shinto kannushi. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. If youre planning a trip to japan, youll almost certainly have shinto. Custom japanese stamps get your own personalized japan stamp. At museums, aquariums, botanical parks and historic monuments youll get up to two or three different stamps. You then hand your new book to the friendly monk at the temple. If you are bored with what you are reading you can jump to my temple travel tips in japan page. Japan scott 61 used used example from an old collection. May i know where can i get the stamp at the station. Warning please note that it is illegal to print images postage stamps in the size close to the actual stamp. A very informative video on how to sell your postage stamp collection. A monk from the temple, with expert calligraphy skills, will stamp a red design in your book.
A bowl of warm water and scissors are needed, and ordinary paper towels laid flat on a cookie sheet for the drying process. Such shuin are beautiful artworks in their own right, with exquisite ink calligraphy written over the top of the stamp by monks themselves. The seal stamps are often collected in books called shuincho that are sold at shrines and temples. We have members from 8 to 87, whose interests cover the entire range of stamps and stamp collecting, from cancellations to back of the book. Most shrines and temples in japan have a goshuin, a seal that. We offer custom japanese stamps with the image of you or your loved ones on them. The collection of the japanese postage stamps circa 1892. Contact us contact us for more information on our japanese stamps. Custom japanese name seal buy online japanese name stamp. The first couple pages of the book also includes a train map of all of japan, making it easy to keep track where youve already been. Almost every week, a new issue stamp is out up for sale and japan philatelists and other collectors of japanese stamps take this chance to enrich their stamp collections with yet another exotic kitte. Extensive selling price list for japanese stamps and philatelic material is posted to this page, nihon shumino kitte selling list posted. A goshuin is a seal stamp which proves that you visited a certain temple or shrine. In almost every public tourist point such as parks, temples, or freeaccess towers there will be a stamp at the entrances.
This morning i was there but i dun see it, also because of the morning crowd, i didnt ask for it. The japan post service offers new issues japanese stamps on a regular basis. Numbers in brackets mint stamps, used stamps, ratio of completion this website is powered by. Afterwards he stamps your book with a large red stamp that is unique to that specific temple. This seal is made of ivory,which is also used for buttons of clothes. The british society for japanese philately seeks to further the study and enjoyment of japanese philately in the u.
Japan rare and expensive post stamps sold on ebay, price. Vector realistic sealing wax collection with ribbons. Gallery of stamps, rare, single, sets, old stamps, philately, postage stamps collecting. They are composed of red ink seal stamps and black ink text. Whether you are just starting out collecting stamps or want to add some more stamps to your already existing collection, make sure you include some of the fine stamps of japan. The seal stamps are often collected in books called shuincho.
The bsjp awardwinning journal kiku shimbun is published, with colour illustrations, 3 times a year and is the main link between the scattered membership. Lately, with the goshuin stamp collecting boom, you can also find. No matter what type of stamps you collect, stamps have a way of accumulating unless you come up with ways to organize and preserve your stamp collection with the proper philatelic supplies. Safe produces the worlds only hingeless stamp collecting books that have two separate pages so that you can see both the back and the front of your stamp. With any goshuincho book you can start collecting the stamps. Beautiful japanese wrapping will be great for a gift. Please signup for our newsletter or follow us on instagram for updates. The japanese temple stamp book, go shuin chou japan travel cafe. Jan 06, 2016 the design nostalgia of japans train station stamps.
Collect seal stamps from japanese temples and shrines. At it is business as usual except that walkin customers are not allowed. At the end, your family will have a unique, handcrafted book of memories to take home. Hanko is a name stamp seal which is used in japan widely for tasks such as making contract s e. A complete guide to collecting goshuin at japanese temples and. Japan nippon stamps selling price list for japan buying.
Most books will contain enough pages for around 20 to 30 stamps. The goshuin stamp and goshuincho book is a trend that has been developing in japan over the last. The goshuin, as its called, is a notebook used to collect unique hand drawn calligraphy and stamps from temples and shrines all across japan. We offer silver eagles, morgan silver dollars, peace silver dollars, and national park quarters, among many others. What are those stamp books people bring to shrines and temples. Shop by brand scott publishing company scott albums asia countries scott japan album. The japanese temple stamp book goshuinchou the japanese temple book is one of the best kept secrets in japan. This shuin seal stamp collection book is a chic volume for keeping seal stamps received at shinto shrines and buddhist temples. If youre hoping to find a unique souvenir to buy in japan, look no further. Twenty years ago, the japanese had many large stamp dealers and an active philatelic trade. Our supplies for stamp collecting come from all the major album companies, including scott, h. Japan definitive issue inscribed nippon 197175 3 y5 10 y12 20 25 150 y200 200 y300 400 500 70 y80 90 y90 120 y 20y coil stamp.
As its a traditional japanese document, the stamps start at what we would consider to be the back of the book, the book is read from right to left, and opens up concertina style. It goes without saying that you can collect seal stamps not just in asakusa, but at temples and shrines throughout japan. Fine burledbirdseye maple in uv protected glass frame. If you like visiting temples and shrines, you should try collecting goshuin seal stamps that are unique to each temple or shrine. Get the best deals on japanese stamps when you shop the largest online selection at. In fact, stamps are an important part of daily life, especially in asian countries. Many used postage stamp needs to be removed from the envelope. The original purpose was to authenticate a document, a wrapper for one such as a modern envelope, or the cover of a container or package holding valuables or other objects.