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Tombow Customizes the Mono Graph Lite for 2027 New Year Greetings
Through Novelty Gift Mall, Tombow has launched a seasonal gifting program featuring custom zodiac printing on its Mono Graph Lite oil-based pens.
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Winners Announced for the 19th Shachihata New Product Design Competition
On October 9, 2026, the winners of the 19th annual Shachihata New Product Design Competition (SNDC) were officially unveiled in Tokyo, Japan.
A Century of Books: Kinokuniya and Dick Bruna Celebrate 100 Years
In 2027, Japan’s retail bookstore giant Kinokuniya turns 100. By pure coincidence, the late Dutch graphic artist and picture-book icon Dick Bruna would have turned 100 the exact same year.
Tokyo International Pen Show 2026 Is Scheduled to Return: What to Expect
the Tokyo International Pen Show (TIPS) 2026 is scheduled to run across a three-day holiday weekend from November 21 through November 23. What should you expect?