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Maruman Mnemosyne - B5 Notebook Lined 7MM
$ 9.00 USD
This line of ring-bound notebooks from Maruman is named after the Greek goddess of memory and is designed to optimize your note-taking system. Each notebook features smooth micro-perforated acid-free white paper with a “DATE/NO.” and “TITLE” section to keep you organized. With a sturdy cardboard backing and a minimally branded plastic cover, it holds up to even the busiest day at the bottom of your bag.
This style includes 80 sheets of B5 size lined paper.
About Maruman
Maruman is one of the leading manufacturers in Japan’s competitive paper and stationery market. Since their beginnings in 1920, they have developed notebooks, sketchbooks, and binders that are focused solely on quality.
Materials: Cover: Plastic, Paper (80 gsm), Metal ring binding
Dimensions: B5 Sized Paper, 9.9” L x 7” W x .3” H, 80 Sheets
Tokyo, Japan
Maruman Mnemosyne - B6 Notebook Lined 7MM
$ 5.75 USD
This line of ring-bound notebooks from Maruman is named after the Greek goddess of memory and is designed to optimize your note-taking system. Each notebook features smooth micro-perforated acid-free white paper with a “DATE/NO.” and “TITLE” section to keep you organized. With a sturdy cardboard backing and a minimally branded plastic cover, it holds up to even the busiest day at the bottom of your bag.
This style includes 50 sheets of B6 size lined paper.
About Maruman
Maruman is one of the leading manufacturers in Japan’s competitive paper and stationery market. Since their beginnings in 1920, they have developed notebooks, sketchbooks, and binders that are focused solely on quality.
Materials: Cover: Plastic, Paper (80 gsm), Metal ring binding
Dimensions: B6 Sized Paper, 7.4” L x 5.1” W x .6” H, 50 Sheets
Tokyo, Japan
Maruman Mnemosyne - A4 Notebook Grid 5MM
$ 16.50 USD
This line of ring-bound notebooks from Maruman is named after the Greek goddess of memory and is designed to optimize your note-taking system. Each notebook features smooth micro-perforated acid-free white paper with a “DATE/NO.” and “TITLE” section to keep you organized. With a sturdy cardboard backing and a minimally branded plastic cover, it holds up to even the busiest day at the bottom of your bag.
This style includes 70 sheets of A4 size grid paper.
About Maruman
Maruman is one of the leading manufacturers in Japan’s competitive paper and stationery market. Since their beginnings in 1920, they have developed notebooks, sketchbooks, and binders that are focused solely on quality.
Materials: Cover: Plastic, Paper (80 gsm), Metal ring binding
Dimensions: A4 Sized Paper, 8.27” L x 5.8” W x .39” H; 70 Sheets
Tokyo, Japan
Zebra Blen Pen 0.5 Wh Brl
$ 3.25 USD
This pen is the result of a collaboration between stationery brand Zebra and design studio nendo. This project was intended to be like a compact car: aka - practical and comfortable with great handling. Design features include a low center of gravity to increase comfort, internal springs to reduce pen noise, a satisfying clicker action, and rubberized grip.
Available in .5mm black, red, or blue ink (Zebra emulsion gel) with a black, grey, or white barrel.
About nendo
nendo is a design studio that was created in 2002 by acclaimed designer Oki Sato. From their offices in Tokyo, Milan, and Singapore they design furniture, interiors, household products, and art objects that are simple yet ingenious. Their name; “Nendo” means free-form clay in Japanese and symbolizes their approach to creativity and design.
Materials: Plastic, Metal, Rubber, Ink
Dimensions: Length: 5.7" Diameter: .36"
Tokyo, Japan
Zebra Blen Pen 0.5 Gy Brl
$ 3.25 USD
– Sold OutThis pen is the result of a collaboration between stationery brand Zebra and design studio nendo. This project was intended to be like a compact car: aka - practical and comfortable with great handling. Design features include a low center of gravity to increase comfort, internal springs to reduce pen noise, a satisfying clicker action, and rubberized grip.
Available in .5mm black, red, or blue ink (Zebra emulsion gel) with a black, grey, or white barrel.
About nendo
nendo is a design studio that was created in 2002 by acclaimed designer Oki Sato. From their offices in Tokyo, Milan, and Singapore they design furniture, interiors, household products, and art objects that are simple yet ingenious. Their name; “Nendo” means free-form clay in Japanese and symbolizes their approach to creativity and design.
Materials: Plastic, Metal, Rubber, Ink
Dimensions: Length: 5.7" Diameter: .36"
Tokyo, Japan
Zebra Blen Pen 0.5 Bk Brl
$ 3.25 USD
This pen is the result of a collaboration between stationery brand Zebra and design studio nendo. This project was intended to be like a compact car: aka - practical and comfortable with great handling. Design features include a low center of gravity to increase comfort, internal springs to reduce pen noise, a satisfying clicker action, and rubberized grip.
Available in .5mm black, red, or blue ink (Zebra emulsion gel) with a black, grey, or white barrel.
About nendo
nendo is a design studio that was created in 2002 by acclaimed designer Oki Sato. From their offices in Tokyo, Milan, and Singapore they design furniture, interiors, household products, and art objects that are simple yet ingenious. Their name; “Nendo” means free-form clay in Japanese and symbolizes their approach to creativity and design.
Materials: Plastic, Metal, Rubber, Ink
Dimensions: Length: 5.7" Diameter: .36"
Tokyo, Japan
Ceramic Motoshige Suribachi Mortar
$ 28.00 USD
– Sold OutMake quick work seeds and spices with this traditional Japanese mortar and pestle combination. This modern example was designed in an effort to bring traditional handicrafts to modern kitchens and is beautiful enough to double as a serving vessel. This suribachi features a silicone base to prevent slipping while in use.
The Wooden Surikogi Pestle is sold separately.
Take a peek at how these are made in this video.
About Suribachi
A suribachi is a sturdy Japanese mortar with an unglazed interior that features many small groves that help mash and bruise seeds, herbs, and spices more efficiently than a smooth surface. These ridges (called kushi no me) bring out subtle aromatic compounds when gently pounded with a wooden pestle, or surikogi.
Materials: Ceramic, Silicone
Dimensions: Small: 2.5” Height, 4.25” Diameter; Medium: 3.5” Height, 5.25” Diameter
Care: While the mortar is microwave and dishwasher safe, we suggest handwashing with mild soap and a soft brush. Dry both the mortar and pestle thoroughly prior to storage.
Shimane, Japan
Penco Prime Timber 2.0 Pencil
$ 15.00 USD
The “Prime Timber 2.0” mechanical pencil from stationary brand PENCO combines the nostalgic feeling of writing with a classic hexagonal wooden pencil with a modern mechanism that works flawlessly every time. To add to the illusion, the exterior barrel is made from incense-cedar so it even smells like the real thing. Each pencil comes with a sharpener to use with its smooth writing 2mm B-grade graphite lead.
About Penco
Penco is a stationery brand that specializes in products that capture the charm of vintage American items from years past. They combine design, functionality, and packaging with nostalgic designs to create a collection that makes you feel as if you’ve stepped back into time.
Materials: Californian Cedar, Metal
Dimensions: L: 6.3”, W: .35”, H: .35"
Fukuoka, Japan
Dougami Butter Knife
$ 14.00 USD
These chunky butter knives from artist Sumiko Dougami will bring a handmade quality to your morning toast. Each ceramic knife is hand formed and painted with a freestyle motif of lines and dashes.
About Dougami
Dissatisfied with the cold impression that porcelain can often leave, artist Sumiko Dougami focuses her efforts on hand-formed and organic pieces that showcase the spirit of the artist. A graduate from the Aichi Prefectural Seto Pottery School, she embellishes her work with freehand motifs and contemporary shapes painted on with “gosu pigment”.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Varies, but approximately: L: 4” x W: .75”
Care: Hand wash and dry
Kanazawa, Japan
Dougami Stir Spoon
$ 16.00 USD
– Sold OutScoop, spread, and stir with this handcrafted spoon from Kanazawa-based artist Sumiko Dougami. Each ceramic spoon is hand formed and painted with “gosu pigment”.
About Dougami
Dissatisfied with the cold impression that porcelain can often leave, artist Sumiko Dougami focuses her efforts on hand-formed and organic pieces that showcase the spirit of the artist. A graduate from the Aichi Prefectural Seto Pottery School, she embellishes her work with freehand motifs and contemporary shapes painted on with “gosu pigment”.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Varies, but approximately: L: 5” x W: .75”
Care: Hand wash and dry
Kanazawa, Japan
Binchotan Potting Charcoal
$ 12.00 USD
– Sold OutOnly available for a limited time.
While most people believe that house plants die from neglect, over-watering, bacterial growth, and root rot are actually the most common things to kill your green friends. By providing a healthy environment for roots to thrive and water to drain, you can keep them alive for years to come.
These small pieces of Binchotan Charcoal are ideal for creating a healthy environment for terrariums and providing drainage for temperamental houseplants.
Using it is easy:
- For houseplants: Add a few inches of Binchotan Potting Charcoal to the bottom of a pot before adding soil. This allows excess water to pool away from the roots and is especially important for planters without a drainage hole.
- For terrariums: Add a layer of Binchotan Potting Charcoal on top of gravel at the bottom of your container. Next, add a layer of sphagnum moss and fill with succulent potting mix before planting. The charcoal layer will help minimize odors and bacteria and is a must for closed terrariums.
About Binchotan Charcoal
Binchotan is a premium activated charcoal that has been revered in Japan for centuries as a natural air and water purifier. Possessing powerful purification and detoxifying properties, Binchotan is included in a number of beauty and wellness goods where it helps to cleanse on a microscopic level.
See our line of Binchotan products here, and learn more on the Rikumo Journal.
Materials: Binchotan Charcoal
Dimensions: Large - Approx. 310g, Small - Approx. 195g
Wakayama, Japan
Air Plant
$ 19.50 USD
– Sold OutThese decorative air plants were handmade by our team and can typically be found poking out from nooks and crannies in our shop. When you order an air plant, you will receive one healthy plant, a care card, and a wooden display base.
How to Care for Your New Air Plant
Caring for an air plant is easy! For smaller plants, all they require is a light misting or shower 2-3 times per week. Larger plants should be dunked in water for 15-20 minutes once per week. Always be sure to drain excess water out of the crevices.
These plants will thrive in dry or humid climates as long as they receive adequate moisture. Direct sunlight is not recommended but may result in attractive foliage coloration. When using air plants for terrariums or art projects, please note that they should not be planted in potting soil or dirt (hence the name Air Plants). Air Plants can be placed on sand, sea glass, rocks, pebbles, bark chip, wood, or metal stands.
Many air plants spike a bloom that will flower. They also produce pups that create a whole other plant.
Clay Whistle - Magpie
$ 33.00 USD
This clay whistle is a modern example of a fading Japanese folk art from Saga Prefecture. Made from special local clay and sporting a humorous expression, they let out a simple and soothing tone that is said to remind one of home. Choose your favorite pigeon, magpie, or lark and make a new friend.
Please note: These whistles are handmade and may not be exactly as pictured. Likewise, the larger sizes produce a lower tone and no two will be pitched exactly the same. These do not function as bird calls.
About Ozaki Dolls
Ozaki Dolls are made in the Osaki district in Kanzaki, Saga Prefecture, and are a folk art with a history dating back over 700 years. These earthenware figurines are shaped from local clay and formed into a whistle before being dried and fired in handmade kilns. Finally, they are brightly colored with iwa enogu (Japanese mineral pigment).
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: S: 1.97" W x 5.12" D x 3.54" H M: 2.36" W x 7.09" D x 4.13" H L: 1.57" W x 3.15" D x 2.36" H
Care: Rinse sparingly with warm water. Do not leave submerged
Saga, Japan
Clay Whistle - Lark
$ 22.00 USD
– Sold OutThis clay whistle is a modern example of a fading Japanese folk art from Saga Prefecture. Made from special local clay and sporting a humorous expression, they let out a simple and soothing tone that is said to remind one of home. Choose your favorite pigeon, magpie, or lark and make a new friend.
Please note: These whistles are handmade and may not be exactly as pictured. Likewise, the larger sizes produce a lower tone and no two will be pitched exactly the same. These do not function as bird calls.
About Ozaki Dolls
Ozaki Dolls are made in the Osaki district in Kanzaki, Saga Prefecture, and are a folk art with a history dating back over 700 years. These earthenware figurines are shaped from local clay and formed into a whistle before being dried and fired in handmade kilns. Finally, they are brightly colored with iwa enogu (Japanese mineral pigment).
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: 1.57" W x 3.15" D x 1.57" H
Care: Rinse sparingly with warm water. Do not leave submerged
Saga, Japan
