I need to make a hanko and register it at city hall here in shinjuku. Took my hanko which is in kanji and they said it couldn’t be registered because it didn’t match my zairyu-card which is in english. (I am korean-american and my kanji hanko is my korean name written in hanja/kanji form)
They gave me two options: Visit immigrations and add my kanji name to my zairyu card which is an absolute pain in the ass or bring a hanko that’s in romaji.
I’ve been looking to create a hanko in romaji but the problem is that the design is way too simple in design. Most of the shop i’ve visited.. the design they give me is literally just my name written in plain font. It looks like 認印. Could likely be easily copied as well.
I was wondering what other people’s experience with this is. Looking for recommendation on a hanko place either online or near shinjuku. Also are there design that the city hall wouldn’t allow? I am thinking of my last name being in plain font but my name in cursive or something.
Thanks