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Kuretake: Japanese Brush Pens and Watercolors Since 1902
Discover Kuretake, the Nara-born Japanese brand blending tradition and art. Explore brush pens, ZIG markers, and Gansai Tambi watercolors at ZenPop.
hibikaku’s Favorite 7 Tools for a Handwritten Life
Discover the stationery that inspires hibikaku’s everyday handwriting—from Uni-ball pens to adorable memo pads. A calm look into tools that turn daily writing into something special.
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.
Best Japanese Calligraphy Pens (Guide for Beginners & Artists)
Discover the best Japanese calligraphy pens—history, types, tips, and beginner-friendly picks from Pilot, Pentel, Kuretake, and more.
4 Eco-friendly Japanese Stationery Items Made with Ocean Plastic
Explore eco friendly stationery from Japan made with ocean plastic, tea leaves, and recycled materials. Discover sustainable tools that are as smart as they are beautiful.
10 Japanese Scrapbooking Supplies Ideas
Discover 10 Japanese products that are perfect for your new Scrapbooking project!
8 Adorably Mini Stationery Items You Didn’t Know You Needed
Discover 8 adorable miniature stationery items from Japan you didn’t know you needed—tiny tools that are cute, functional, and perfect for your planner.
8 Best Japanese Pens
Discover the 8 best Japanese pens, from smooth-writing classics like Jetstream to beautifully crafted fountain pens by Sailor and Kokuyo—perfect for journaling, note-taking, and stationery lovers.
The 8 best pens for lefties
Looking for a pen that better fits your left-handed writing? Those are the 8 best on the market right now.
8 Best Japanese Inks for Fountain Pens
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Which Japanese ink is most suitable for fountain pens? Let's take a look
Why are Namiki Pens so expensive?
Namiki Pens can go way above 10,000 USD, but why?