Since its founding in 1929, OHTO has been one of Japan's most important stationery manufacturers. Although its writing instruments are hard to find in other countries, OHTO is known within Japan as the first company to create a ballpoint pen there, and its products are prized by stationery aficionados the world over for their traditional aesthetic and thoughtful construction. OHTO's goal is to perfect common writing instruments in the belief that high-quality everyday tools help us lead happy, productive lives.