So many people keep a diary these days, it’s a way to reflect, relive, and cherish precious moments in our lives. As one of the most intimate things you will keep in your life, how can you not give it a personal touch? Japanese masking tapes today are absolutely amazing, they come in all kinds of gorgeous designs from cute anime characters or animals, breathtaking scenery, to exquisite patterns. Together with your choice of stickers, you can create a truly unique diary or journal that will make you cherish it more than ever.

If you’re a student, whether you’re in elementary school or doing a master’s degree, you’ll appreciate tools that make your studies more efficient, or at least, more entertaining! This is why multifunctional and innovative stationery has gained massive popularity these days. Once you’ve used Japanese ball point pens that have a leather-like grip, near silent clicks, and ultra-smooth action, you’ll struggle to go back to run-of-the-mill pens. About to dig into a nice novel that you can’t use markers on at the library? How about trying out a sticker highlighter that you can remove when you’re done?

Calligraphy, or “書道”, is the art of writing beautifully. Most children in Japan learn calligraphy in elementary school, and it is also a popular hobby among adults. Considered an art form which has thousands of years of history behind it, many search for quality calligraphy sets that will allow them to unleash their artistry. A set is not considered “complete” unless they include Shitajiki- soft mat; Bunchin- metal stick to weight down the paper during writing; Hanshi- special, thin calligraphy paper; Fude- Brush; Suzuri- Heavy black container for the ink; and Sumi- black ink.