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8 Japanese Stationery Items You Need to Get on Your Next Trip to Japan

Jan. 16. 2025

You’ve probably heard the hype around MUJI Gel Pens and Mild Liner Pastel highlighters, but Japanese stationery goes far beyond markers with smooth ink and pretty colors. Each item blends practicality with a bit of wit and charm, making you smile just by holding it in your hand. We’ve chosen our top 8 favorite stationery items, perfect for enjoying yourself or gifting to loved ones.

 

1. Mini Decorated Sticky Notes

These mini sticky notes are easy to carry thanks to the backing card that fits into a planner pocket. The playful designs of sumo wrestlers and Mt. Fuji are classic examples of Japan’s attention to detail.

Stick Marker Sumo Wrestler- Mind Wave 

Stick Marker Mt. Fuji- Mind Wave 

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2. Eco-Friendly Cat Clips

Photocredit: Wataru Nishiyama

These cat-shaped clips are a charming, eco-friendly choice for organizing planners or marking pages in books. Made from durable, recyclable fiber paper, they’re cute and sustainable!

Paper Index Clips Cat- Midori

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3. Stylish Wooden Tape Dispenser


This wooden tape dispenser combines sleek design with functionality. Its sturdy weight keeps it steady during use, and the reel-free, minimalist look adds a touch of elegance to any workspace. Plus, with customizable name engraving, you’ll always know it’s yours!
Tape Dispenser– Hacoa KITTE Marunouchi

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4. Portable Scissors 

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These 135mm (5.3 inch) scissors look almost like a pen, making them perfect to carry around in a pencil case. These scissors feature a special “Bernoulli curve” blade that ensures a seamless and smooth cutting experience.

Plus Fit Cut Curve Scissors Twiggy (ITOYA EXCLUSIVE)- Itoya 

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5. Stencil for Making Mini Envelopes 

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By tracing and cutting along its lines, this unique stencil allows you to create four different envelope sizes using any paper of your choice.

Handmade Mini Envelope Template- Kuretake

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6. Vaulting Box-Inspired Storage Box

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This adorable storage box is crafted to look like a classic Japanese vaulting box and is perfect for storing everyday items like paper clips, stamps, rubber bands, etc. Its well-made drawers slide smoothly, adding charm and practicality to any workspace.

TOBIcoBACO-Toyota Sangyo

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7. Single Flower Vase Greeting Card

Photocredit: Wataru Nishiyama

These charming cards allow you to write a short message on the back of the flower or inside the paper vase. Mix and match the flowers and vases to add a personal touch to a simple thank-you note.

Flower & Vase Greeting Card- Paper Message Kichijoji

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8. Traditional Japanese Sweets Erasers

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These collectible erasers resemble popular Japanese sweets like taiyaki and sakura mochi. Detailed down to the veins on the leaves, they are highly functional erasers that make a quirky and adorable addition to your stationery collection.

Japanese Sweets Eraser Set- Iwako

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