Japanese stationery stores are more than just office suppliers - they're treasure troves of cool gadgets and centers of creativity! In addition to ergonomic designs and high-quality craftsmanship, these tools are often surprisingly well-priced!
With stores such as Loft, Tokyu Hands, and MUJI at the helm, every year brings a new wave of innovation and imagination. Find out what Japanese stationery you’ll be buying before your next trip with our comprehensive stationary guides here!
Japan’s Cute Stationery Goods You'll be Playing With on the Flight Home!
Japan is obsessed with stationery – and the rest of the world loves it! Everything is so cute and whimsical, yet ergonomic and functional. Even the tiniest post-it note is sure to brighten up your life!
From masking tape for every surface to adorable memo pads, stationery freaks look no further! Here are the highlights and must-haves for your next Japan shopping trip!
Get Japanese Stationery! 10 Recommended Stationery Items at Loft Shinjuku
Loft at Shinjuku Mylord specializes in daily necessities with an emphasis on the latest Japanese stationery. We headed to this mega-metropolis to browse through their latest range to find the perfect souvenirs for back home. Selected from Loft’s limited-edition range, we feel confident in saying your friends and family will be delighted with these!
Japanese Stationery Paradise! Top 10 Stationery Goods from Japan’s Best Lifestyle Brand MUJI
Did you know that MUJI, the global minimalist fashion and lifestyle brand, also has an impressive stationery selection?
Stationery addicts will certainly be satisfied browsing the aisles of MUJI during their quest to find the ultimate writing supplies. Casual shoppers will likewise find perfect additions for their office or home. Let’s take a look at the top 10 must-buy stationery items at MUJI!
Get it at Tokyu Hands! The Top 10 Stationery Goods for Your Day to Day Needs
Tokyu Hands is another massive Japanese department store chain renowned for its tremendous stationery selection! With fashionable designer items boasting that ‘Made in Japan’ quality, there's much to be discovered among the aisles of Tokyu Hands.
Find your new favorites at Tokyu Hands here!
Tokyo Gift Ideas: Nothing Says “Cute Japanese Souvenirs” Like Loft!
Loft is a top-rated, large-scale variety store filled with a plethora of kawaii Japanese lifestyle products. With an ever-changing collection of classic stationary goods, Loft has everything you need under one roof.
We checked out Loft’s Shibuya flagship store to discover their greatest offerings for ourselves!
Inside 'Pigment': Stationery Taken to a Whole New Level With Traditional Japanese Calligraphy!
With a comfy atmosphere making you feel at home, Art Materials Lab PIGMENT strikes awe the moment you set foot inside. This gorgeous art supply store is located on Tennozu Isle, a small island in Tokyo Bay, often the host of art shows and performances. With around 200 antique ink sticks, 50 kinds of animal glues, and around 4,500 different color pigments, you’re bound to find a satisfying color!
What makes PIGMENT truly stand out are the regular workshops. Run by art school professors and painting tool manufacturers, you can discover Japanese painting techniques, carve signature stamps, or even try oil painting with a professional! Take a look below!
What Do Foreign Tourists Buy at Loft? We Ranked the Best Selling Stationery, Household Goods and Cosmetics!
Due to its popularity with overseas visitors, everyday goods store Loft started a duty-free service in 2014. 27 stores now have a tax-free counter, providing a way for international tourists to get cheaper deals!
Based on sales data from 2019, we present the most popular products at Loft for foreign visitors. With lifestyle goods, stationery, and plenty of cosmetics, use this as a guide to get the best souvenirs Japan has to offer!
What is Washi Tape and Why Do You Need it? 15 Cute and Easy Projects Made with Japan Souvenirs
In the last few years, Japanese washi tape has conquered the hearts of DIY enthusiasts all around the world! The reasons for the colorful tape’s success are simple: it sticks to almost every surface, it can be freely and creatively combined, and you can easily peel it off anytime you please!
From diaries to interiors, washi tape brings a splash of color to everything it touches! We’ve compiled a couple of easy and quick DIY projects to help guide you into the world of washi tape creativity!
Guide to Ginza Itoya: The Century-Old Stationery Store
Ginza is Tokyo’s capital for glitzy shopping and fine dining. Being close to both the Tsukiji Market and Tokyo Station, it’s become a natural stopover for tourists searching for fancy souvenirs, additions to their wardrobe, or gourmet delights.
On Ginza’s main street lies one of Japan’s most famous specialty stationery stores: Itoya. Offering a vast, designer selection of Japanese and international brands, Itoya’s stationery is both stylish and functional. Here we will guide you through the 12 themed floors while showcasing the highlights and must-haves!
Daimaru Fujii Central: Top 6 Japanese Stationery Souvenirs at Sapporo's Gigantic Specialty Shop!
Even when exploring the vast northern wilderness of Hokkaido, you can still get your Japanese stationery fix!
We sat down with the staff at Daimaru Fujii Central, a giant shop specializing in Japanese stationery in Hokkaido’s capital Sapporo, to discover their best-sellers and personal recommendations!
Pens, pencils, masking tape, memo pads, stickers, pencil cases, notebooks, and much, much more! Japanese stationery is a world that, once you’ve stepped into, you can’t escape! Even if you’re not in Japan yet, you can still get a head start on your shopping list with LIVE Japan’s fantastic Japanese stationary guides!
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