Synopsis

The setting is a venerable stamp shop nestled in Shin-Okubo, Tokyo’s Korean district. Its clientele is predominantly foreign. In Japan, *hanko* – personal seals – are integral to daily life. With the arrival of spring and the promise of new beginnings, many foreigners flock to this shop. Though often perplexed by the intricacies of Japanese *hanko* culture, they persist in pursuing their aspirations and charting a course forward. This 72-hour film examines Japan’s evolving global landscape throu