Office Tools
Ito Bindery Memo Block
$ 26.75 USD
With their precision-cut edges and satin-smooth surface, these memo blocks bring a clean, architectural presence to any desktop. Each 350-sheet block is mounted to a recycled cardboard base that provides stability and subtly contrasts with the paper. Available in two colors.
About Ito Bindery
"Capture Your Inspiration" is the guiding principle at Ito Bindery, a sentiment that applies both to the people who use their unique stationery products and to the creative process behind their bold designs. The small Japanese company was founded in 1938 as a book-binding business but expanded its offerings under the guidance of three generations of the Ito family.
Materials: Paper, recycled cardboard base
Dimensions:
Medium: 6" L x 4.25" W x 1.5" H
Long: 10" L x 3" W x 1.5" H
Care: Note that extended exposure to sunlight may cause discoloration. Keep in a cool, dry place.
Tokyo, Japan
Ito Bindery Drawing Pad
$ 20.00 USD
With their precision-cut edges and satin-smooth surface, these drawing pads bring a clean, architectural presence to any desktop. Each 70-sheet pad is mounted to a recycled cardboard base that provides stability and subtly contrasts with the paper, and because of the microperforation just below the binding, the pages tear away with little effort. Available in two colors.
About Ito Bindery
"Capture Your Inspiration" is the guiding principle at Ito Bindery, a sentiment that applies both to the people who use their unique stationery products and to the creative process behind their bold designs. The small Japanese company was founded in 1938 as a book-binding business but expanded its offerings under the guidance of three generations of the Ito family.
Materials: Paper, recycled cardboard base, wire binding
Dimensions:
Small (A6): 5.8" L x 4.9" W
Small (A5): 6.5" L x 8.25" W
Medium (A4): 9" L x 11.5" W
Large (B4): 11" L x 14.25" W
Care: Note that extended exposure to sunlight may cause discoloration. Keep in a cool, dry place.
Tokyo, Japan
Writable Washi Tape
$ 6.50 USD
For decades, washi tape has been a mainstay of the crafts and stationery worlds. The many colorful designs available today can help turn the mundane into works of art, and with so many styles to choose from, the possibilities are endless. The new writable washi tape from MDS provides even more opportunities to customize your next project, thanks to a soft rice paper surface that provides an excellent medium for drawing or leaving messages. Now available in three varieties - Ruler, Music Staff, and 3mm Grid.
About MDS
A longtime Japanese manufacturer and supplier of stationery and office supplies, MDS puts its decades of experience to use to create high-quality notebooks, greeting cards, washi tape designs, and other paper goods for professionals and craft fans the world over.
Materials: Washi paper, adhesive
Dimensions: 0.6" W x 23' L
Tokyo, Japan
Kizara Wood Sheet Memo Pad
$ 13.00 USD
Kizara Memo Pads are made by shaving thin individual sheets of paper from a single block of wood. These sheets, traditionally used to wrap food, have been reimagined as beautiful notepads for the creative mind. Experience the aesthetic and tactile pleasure of writing and drawing directly on woodgrain.
About the Kizara Project
The Kizara Project utilizes excess wood from sustainable, human-grown Japanese red pine to create their one-of-a-kind stationery. The group's eco-conscious process sources trees from local woodlands that are thinned as part of healthy forestry practices. By creating a wood product from a constantly renewed resource, Kizara supports the growth of both a national industry and the trees on which that industry - and the world at large - depends, demonstrating how conscious design can have a positive impact on our environment.
Materials: Japanese red pine, cardboard cover and backing
Dimensions:
Small: 4” H x 3” W
Medium: 6” H x 4” W
Large: 7” H x 5” W
Pages:
Small: Approx. 40 sheets
Medium and Large: Approx. 50 sheets
Care: Keep in a cool, dry place. Pages may warp slightly if exposed to humidity.
Tokyo, Japan
Tsubame Memo Pocket Pad
$ 4.50 USD
Take your notes on the go with this perfectly sized Memo Pocket Pad from Tsubame. Each pad is made with high-quality paper specially designed for use with fountain pens, though it also works well with any other writing implement. Every page is either plain or marked with a 5mm grid pattern printed with a water-based ink that won't interfere with your writing. Contains 80 double-sided pages.
About Tsubame
It was a simple goal that drove Watanabe Hatsusaburō, founder of Tsubame: to create and sell quality notebooks at an accessible price. Each Tsubame notebook is made with "fools paper," a term used in Japan for a type of high-end paper that writes easily, does not bleed, and is neither slippery nor grainy; Tsubame's paper is also acid-free and joined with a durable thread binding for a product without peer.
Materials: Paper
Dimensions: 4.75" L x 2.95" W, 80 pages
Tokyo, Japan
Tsubame Memo Square
$ 7.25 USD
Take your notes and doodles on the go with this pocket-sized Memo Square from Tsubame. Each pad is made with high-quality paper specially designed for use with fountain pens, though it also works well with any other writing implement. Every page is either plain or marked with a 5mm grid pattern printed with a water-based ink that won't interfere with your writing. Contains 50 double-sided pages.
About Tsubame
It was a simple goal that drove Watanabe Hatsusaburō, founder of Tsubame: to create and sell quality notebooks at an accessible price. Each Tsubame notebook is made with "fools paper," a term used in Japan for a type of high-end paper that writes easily, does not bleed, and is neither slippery nor grainy; Tsubame's paper is also acid-free and joined with a durable thread binding for a product without peer.
Materials: Paper
Dimensions: 5.9" L x 5.7" W, 50 pages
Tokyo, Japan
Inkaren Memo Clips
$ 6.00 USD
– Sold OutNever lose your place again with these inventive memo clips from Japanese stationery brand Inkaren. These elegant items are made from chipboard paper, so you can write notes directly on each memo clip, and their neutral aesthetic is meant to spur productivity without distraction. Sturdy and reusable, these clips work well as mini bookmarks for a favorite novel, annotations for important sections in a document, or eco-friendly alternatives to stapling. Each box includes 30 clips.
About Inkaren
In the spring of 2012, six Japanese stationery companies joined together to create a new brand. Each founding member brings its own specialization to the table, from printing and binding books to applying gold and silver leaf; combined, they form one of the most well-rounded stationery titans in existence: Inkaren.
Materials: Chipboard paper
Dimensions: 2" L x 1" W
Tokyo, Japan
MAX Metal Stapler
$ 59.00 USD
It may boast a sleek aluminum body and simple-yet-striking design, but don’t be fooled: The appeal of the MAX metal stapler is more than simply visual. Load this office essential with No. 10 staples and see how easily it handles stacks of up to 20 sheets of paper at a time, a testament to MAX’s 80 years’ experience as an office supply innovator. For use with MAX Staples.
About MAX
Since its founding in 1942, MAX has dedicated itself to re-imagining how we make industrial tools and office supplies. It was through these efforts that the company created the first-ever flat clinch stapler, which reduces the profile of staples and saves space when stacking groups of papers. And of course, all MAX products are manufactured to the strictest international standards for unparalleled efficiency and durability.
Materials: Aluminum
Dimensions: 2.36” x 1.02” x 4.09”
Tokyo, Japan
Ro-Biki Notebook Carrying Case
$ 56.00 USD
The handy Ro-Biki Notebook Carrying Case is compact enough to fit in your daily carry bag yet roomy enough to hold your personal stationery, Ro-Biki notebooks, or even your smartphone and credit cards. Keep your writing tools in the zippered interior compartment or one of three exterior pockets and never hunt around for a pen again.
Each case is constructed using a durable organic cotton canvas material that continues to soften with use. A thick elastic band ensures your case stays closed, and each one comes with a second, thin band to join multiple notebooks together within the case. Ro-Biki Notebook not included.
About Yamamoto Paper
Yamamoto Paper - maker of the Ro-Biki line - is a paper wholesaler and stationery brand founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1972. Using their vast experience in the paper industry, they create original stationery products that stand out from the competition.
Materials: Organic cotton canvas
Dimensions: 8.35" L x 4.2" W
Osaka, Japan
Allex Stainless Steel Scissors
$ 17.00 USD
These award-winning office scissors from Japanese company Allex have been in production for decades, and for good reason. Their handles and blades are each cut from a single sheet of stainless steel, making them extremely durable, and the inside of each handle is lined with a rubber ring for maximum comfort and ease of use. Also available in a matte black version.
About Allex Scissors
Allex Stainless Steel Scissors were first introduced to the world in 1974 and immediately won the Japanese Good Design Award for their ergonomic shape and outstanding blade quality. Since that day, their classic design has remained unchanged and is now a familiar sight in offices all over Japan.
Materials: Stainless steel, rubber
Dimensions: 6 ½" L
Gifu, Japan
Allex Matte Black Stainless Steel Scissors
$ 19.00 USD
Lightweight and sharp, the Allex Matte Black Stainless Steel Scissors are designed to cut through reams of paper, plastic, and even sticky surfaces like duct tape. Its blades are coated with Teflon for optimal wear resistance, while its grips are cushioned with soft rubber rings for maximum comfort. With its sleek matte black finish, this office essential will look as good sitting on your desk as it does tackling your toughest projects. Also available in a traditional stainless steel version.
About Allex Scissors
Allex Stainless Steel Scissors were first introduced to the world in 1974 and immediately won the Japanese Good Design Award for their ergonomic shape and outstanding blade quality. Since that day, their classic design has remained unchanged and is now a familiar sight in offices all over Japan.
Materials: Stainless steel, rubber
Dimensions: 5 ½" L
Gifu, Japan
Allex Stainless Steel Letter Opener
$ 12.00 USD
– Sold OutThis award-winning letter opener from Japanese company Allex has been in production since 1975 and will look quite familiar to fans of the company's stainless steel scissors. Its handle and blade are cut from a single sheet of stainless steel, making it extremely durable, and the inside of the handle is lined with a rubber ring for maximum comfort and ease of use.
About Allex Scissors
Allex Stainless Steel Scissors were first introduced to the world in 1974 and immediately won the Japanese Good Design Award for their ergonomic shape and outstanding blade quality. Since that day, their classic design has remained unchanged and is now a familiar sight in offices all over Japan.
Materials: Stainless steel, rubber
Dimensions: 6 ½" L
Gifu, Japan
Shinanoki Wooden Tray
$ 50.00 USD
A 2017 Good Design Award winner, this simple rectangular tray is manufactured by artisans in Kagawa Prefecture. An exercise in straightforward design, each tray is almost completely flat with a pleasant curve at the edge to create a comfortable grip and securely hold whatever it is you wish to carry. Effective and long-lasting if properly maintained, they are tested to ensure over 3,000 washes and are entirely food-safe.
Materials: Shinanoki (small-leaved linden) wood
Dimensions:
Small: 12.8" L x 9.4" W x 0.5" H
Large: 15.6" L x 11.2" W x 0.5" H
Care: Handle carefully, as bending or dropping may cause cracks or chips. Please note that due to the nature of the wood, this product may warp if exposed to excessive moisture or improperly maintained. Although it is highly water-resistant, stains may set if left in contact, so be sure to promptly wipe up any spills; hand wash when necessary, drying immediately and thoroughly.
Kagawa, Japan
Walnut Wooden Tray
$ 40.00 USD
A 2017 Good Design Award winner, this simple rectangular tray is manufactured by artisans in Kagawa Prefecture. An exercise in straightforward design, each tray is almost completely flat with a pleasant curve at the edge to create a comfortable grip and securely hold whatever it is you wish to carry. Effective and long-lasting if properly maintained, they are tested to ensure over 3,000 washes and are entirely food-safe.
Materials: Walnut wood
Dimensions:
Small: 12.8" L x 9.4" W x 0.5" H
Large: 15.6" L x 11.2" W x 0.5" H
Care: Handle carefully, as bending or dropping may cause cracks or chips. Please note that due to the nature of the wood, this product may warp if exposed to excessive moisture or improperly maintained. Although it is highly water-resistant, stains may set if left in contact, so be sure to promptly wipe up any spills; hand wash when necessary, drying immediately and thoroughly.
Kagawa, Japan
CALM Light
$ 82.00 USD
Fearlessly embrace the night with the CALM Light. This simple lighting solution can be easily installed without any need for an outlet and automatically lights up your space when the sun has set, while during the day it acts as an inconspicuous piece of home decor in your choice of walnut, maple, or cherry. The LED light source creates no heat and is powered by two AA batteries that can be recharged with a micro-USB cable. Winner of the 2015 Good Design Award.
About Twodo
Lighting brand Twodo was created by the Shindo Electric Design company to bring to life the designs of engineers Masahiko Shindo and Kozo Ando. With the goal of creating new lighting concepts that focus heavily on simplicity and functionality, they fabricate unique lights that exude style and warmth.
Materials: Oil-finished natural wood, ABS, acrylic
Dimensions: L: 2.56” x W: 2.56” x H: .79”
Light source: LED (warm white, 2700K)
Power supply: Two built-in rechargeable AA batteries (can be replaced with commercially available AA batteries)
Battery life: More than 1 month per charge (when lighting for 12 hours a day), with up to 2100 charges per set of built-in batteries
Katagami, Japan
