Noki_tree’s Favorite Stationery for a Joyful Notebook Life | ZenPop Japan
Meet noki_tree, a stationery creator who shares the quiet joy of a small notebook life.
Through notebooks, stickers, washi tape, and gentle writing habits, Noki offers little hints for making everyday journaling feel easier to continue. Her pages are full of soft routines, thoughtful decoration, and stationery that helps small daily moments grow.
For those who love writing, Noki’s world is a cozy place to return to: a space for notebook tips, stickers, masking tape, and small habits that make daily pages feel more personal.
Meet noki_tree
- Name: noki_tree
- About: Sharing a glimpse of her “small notebook life” through writing, journaling, and stationery
- Style: Cozy, gentle, thoughtful
- Themes: Notebook life, stickers, washi tape, small writing habits
noki_tree’s Top 8 Stationery Picks
1. Rollbahn Ring Memo (L)
How I use it:
This 5 mm grid ring notebook is used as a bullet journal, decorated freely with favorite stickers and washi tapes.
Why it’s special:
“I love its simple yet stylish cover, the cream-colored grid paper, the five clear pockets in the back, and the affordable price that lets me use it as much as I like. I’ve been using Rollbahn notebooks for six years, and I’m now on my 10th one. It’s a notebook I hope to keep using for a long time.”
2. HEDERA Gel Ink Ballpoint Pen Smoky Series
How I use it:
These colored pens are used for studying, organizing thoughts, taking notes, and adding color to journal pages.
Why it’s special:
“When I want to lift my mood, I sometimes use colored pens for journaling. They make my notebook feel brighter and look cuter. I especially love the smoky green one. I often swap the refill with a black refill from another brand and use it as my everyday pen. It feels almost like a little companion.”
3. mt Masking Tape
How I use it:
Used to decorate notebook pages and add gentle accents to daily layouts.
Why it’s special:
“mt masking tape has excellent adhesive quality. It doesn’t peel off easily, but when you want to remove it, it comes off cleanly without damaging the paper. They release new designs every season, so I never get bored. I love stylish stationery from overseas, but when it comes to masking tape, Japanese products are my favorite.”
4. WANNATHIS Removable Bubble Sticker
How I use it:
Used every month for the monthly cover page in a bullet journal.
Why it’s special:
“I first bought them about six years ago at a bookstore in Korea, and I’ve been using them ever since. Since they aren’t sold in Japan, I also like that they feel a little more unique and different from what everyone else has.”
5. Whisper of the Heart Nostalgic Sketch Series Pouch S
How I use it:
This official Studio Ghibli pouch is used as a pencil case.
Why it’s special:
“I bought it when I visited Ghibli Park in Aichi Prefecture. Out of all the Ghibli films, Whisper of the Heart is my favorite, so when I found this pouch, I picked it up without hesitation. Like the main character, I want to be someone who can chase my dreams and keep working toward them, so I always carry it with me like a little good-luck charm.”
6. Monolike Message Card
How I use it:
Originally a message card, but used by pasting it onto notebook covers for customization.
Why it’s special:
“When Rollbahn released a notebook with artwork on the cover, I really wanted one but couldn’t get it. Then I found this card online and had the idea to paste it onto a plain notebook instead. The size turned out to be surprisingly perfect, and I liked it so much that I’ve used artwork cards on all of my notebooks since then.”
7. BEESKET STUDIO Season Notebook Grid
How I use it:
Used as a journaling notebook.
Why it’s special:
“I found it while traveling in Korea, and I loved how cute it looked, so I bought several and brought them home with me. The paper is thick and doesn’t bleed through, so I can enjoy journaling with all kinds of pens. It seems like they have released new products too, but I haven’t been able to go to Korea and buy them, which is a little frustrating.”
8. Seria Color Stickers
How I use it:
Used as index tabs, bullet journal decorations, and habit tracker accents.
Why it’s special:
“My favorite point is that there are so many colors to choose from, and best of all, they only cost 100 yen. I use them in so many different ways, and when I run out, I always go back to buy more.”
Reflections from noki_tree’s Desk
Looking across noki_tree’s stationery choices, a gentle theme appears: small habits, soft decoration, and the joy of continuing. Her favorite items are not about making notebook pages perfect, but about making them feel personal, usable, and easy to return to day after day.
From a Rollbahn notebook used for six years to stickers discovered during travels, each item carries a small story. For Noki, stationery becomes a way to grow everyday moments quietly — one page, one color, one little habit at a time.
What stationery helps your everyday moments feel a little softer?
Perhaps it’s a notebook you’ve filled for years, a favorite pen color, or a roll of masking tape that always makes you smile.
If you’re curious to explore tools like the ones noki_tree uses, discover more in our collection of Japanese stationery designed for cozy everyday creativity.
