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This Japanese Seal Holds an Epic 108 Characters
What’s the longest name you can fit on a traditional Japanese seal? How about the nom de plume of a legend with 22 middle names?
July 20, 2023
What’s the longest name you can fit on a traditional Japanese seal? How about the nom de plume of a legend with 22 middle names?
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