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Good Design Award 2025: Stationery Winners & ZenPop Picks
Explore all stationery-related winners of the Good Design Award 2025—plus two ZenPop favorites: Pentel Art Crayon and PILOT KIRE-NA Highlighter.
EL COMMUN: Simple and Playful Japanese Stationery for Adults
Explore EL COMMUN, a Japanese design brand blending simplicity and playfulness. Discover MATOKA stationery and lifestyle goods made to brighten daily life.
Best Japanese Pencil Cases: 8 Popular Types to Try
Discover the 8 best Japanese pencil cases — from cute to functional — and find the perfect case to carry your pens, pencils, and stationery.
20 Creative Washi Tape Art Ideas
You've got a lot of Washi Tape, but don't know what to do with it? Here are 20 creative ideas on how you can use Washi Tape to decorate your life!
The Ultimate Winner List: Japanese Stationery Awards 2025
Updated for 2025: Here are the winners of this year's Japanese Stationery Awards 文房具屋さん大賞. Includes the main winners and the category prizes.
Best Japanese Calligraphy Pens (2025 Guide for Beginners & Artists)
Discover the best Japanese calligraphy pens in 2025—history, types, tips, and beginner-friendly picks from Pilot, Pentel, Kuretake, and more.
Celestial Stationery: How Stars and Night Skies Inspire Japanese Design
Discover the beauty of celestial stationery. From starry notebooks to shimmering washi tapes, explore how Japanese design draws inspiration from the night sky.
ZenPop Turns 9! 🎉 Share Your Journey & Win Stationery Gifts
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This October, ZenPop is celebrating its 9th anniversary, we’re inviting you to share your ZenPop journey for a chance to win stationery gifts.
RyuRyu Stationery: From Postcards to Playful Japanese Design
Discover RyuRyu, a Japanese stationery brand born from postcards and playfulness. From calendars to planners, their creations add joy to everyday life.
Original Japanese Stickers by Midori & More — Most Creative Designs
Explore original Japanese stickers from Midori, Kamio, BGM, Ryuryu, and Mind Wave. Unique flake, washi, and nostalgic designs to elevate your stationery.
Top 5 Cute Japanese Stickers – Otona Kawaii Picks
Discover 5 cute Japanese stickers that go beyond anime—retro, nostalgic, and refined otona kawaii styles perfect for journals, planners, and collectors.