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ZenPop Year-End Holiday Schedule: Dec 30–Jan 4 Notice
Dec 15, 2025 Tags 
Our year-end office and logistics break runs from Dec 30 to Jan 4. Customer Service returns on Jan 5. Please check our holiday schedule before placing orders.
Where to Buy Japanese Stationery| Best Stores in Japan & Online
Discover where to buy Japanese stationery—Loft, Hands, MUJI, Itoya, character shops, online stores like ZenPop, plus our full Tokyo shopping guide.
Simple Origami Guide: Easy Folds, Tips & Kiriko Paper Tutorial
Learn the basics of Japanese origami with easy folds, helpful tips, and a Kiriko paper origami tutorial. Perfect for beginners and paper lovers.
How to Make a Paper Crane Origami?
Ever wanted to get started with Japanese Paper folding? Here's how to make a beautiful Japanese Paper Crane Origami, and why it's such an important symbol.
Kokuyo Stationery Guide: Japan’s Minimalist Master of Paper, Planners & Everyday Tools
Dec 11, 2025 Tags 
Explore Kokuyo’s best stationery—from Campus paper to DotLiner, Harinacs, and iconic Japanese tools. A complete guide to Japan’s minimalist stationery brand.
What Is Japanese Origami? History, Basic Folds & Paper Crane Guide
Discover the history of Japanese origami, learn basic folding techniques, and explore the meaning of the paper crane with a simple beginner-friendly guide.
ZenPop Stationery Gift Option: One-Time Japanese Stationery Gift Plans
Dec 10, 2025 Tags 
Discover ZenPop’s one-time gift plans (3, 6, 12 months). No auto-renewal, no subscription—just a thoughtful Japanese stationery gift for any season.
Best Japanese Fountain Pens | Top Picks for Every Writer
Dec 09, 2025 Tags 
Discover the best Japanese fountain pens—from beginner-friendly picks to premium classics. Smooth nibs, timeless design, and tools that inspire daily writing.
8 Best Japanese Notebooks (Guide to Quality, Paper & Brands)
Explore the best Japanese notebooks in—Midori, Kokuyo, Mnemosyne, Stalogy, Life Noble & more. Learn how to choose the perfect notebook for writing or art.
10 Best Japanese Mechanical Pencils (Guide & Top Picks)
Discover the best Japanese mechanical pencils—top picks from Pilot, Uni, Pentel, Tombow & more. See features, tips, and why Japanese pencils stand out.
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.