[Nobarasha] Sinking Tanuki (Kachi Kachi Yama) Hanko rubber stamp

Are you familiar with the Japanese folktale, Kachi Kachi Yama?  It is the story of a troublemaker tanuki (Japanese racoon dog) that challenges a rabbit to a boat race and ends up sinking as it had made its boat out of mud.  

This is an exclusive, original design by Japanese publishing company Nobarasha.  Each rubber stamp is carefully made by a long-established manufacturer in Japan and produced in small batches. The wood and materials used are are of the highest quality—you can truly see and feel the difference compared to most commercially made rubber stamps. 

• 25mm x 32mm x 24mm
• cleaning care: please use appropriate material specifically made for cleaning rubber-stamps; avoid alcohol and heat.  If dust or particles get in the grooves of the stamp carving, you can also use scotch tape to gently remove any particles. 
• avoid exposure to direct sunlight for a long period of time; avoid excessive humidity 

made in japan

below: excerpt page from Kachikachi Yama