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8 Best Japanese Notebooks (2025 Guide to Quality, Paper & Brands)
Explore the best Japanese notebooks in 2025—Midori, Kokuyo, Mnemosyne, Stalogy, Life Noble & more. Learn how to choose the perfect notebook for writing or art.
10 Best Japanese Mechanical Pencils (2025 Guide & Top Picks)
Discover the best Japanese mechanical pencils in 2025—top picks from Pilot, Uni, Pentel, Tombow & more. See features, tips, and why Japanese pencils stand out.
Denise’s Favorite Stationery: Calm Moments in Small Details
Discover ZenPop’s Denise and her dreamy, minimal stationery picks—from glittering washi tapes to playful Iwako erasers. A calm reminder to find joy in small, beautiful things.
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.
Types of Scrapbooking Journals
Don't know which type of journal to use for scrapbooking? Here are the best options.
Furoshiki and Japanese Gift Culture | A Guide to Traditional Gift Wrapping
Discover the meaning and beauty of furoshiki, the Japanese cloth wrapping tradition. Learn its history, uses, and how to wrap your gifts with mindful elegance.
How to Create a Cozy Winter Workspace: A Simple Guide for December Days
Nov 12, 2025 Tags 
Warm up your desk this winter! Discover easy, charming ways to create a cozy, inspiring workspace using Japanese stationery and simple seasonal touches.
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.
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
Nov 04, 2025 Tags 
Discover the 8 best Japanese pencil cases — from cute to functional — and find the perfect case to carry your pens, pencils, and stationery.