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[Gentei Edition] Fairytales with an Edge: Ancora Conjures the "Witch's Gift" Professional Gear Slim
Featured StoryNov 3, 2026

[Gentei Edition] Fairytales with an Edge: Ancora Conjures the "Witch's Gift" Professional Gear Slim

November 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM JST, Ancora has revealed its latest limited-edition custom Sailor fountain pen: the "Witch's Gift" online and in-stores

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Japanese Matcha Meets American Pen Design: Sheaffer Brews the "MATCHA" VFM Collection

Japanese Matcha Meets American Pen Design: Sheaffer Brews the "MATCHA" VFM Collection

Distributed in Japan via Osaka-based Diamond Co., Ltd., the Sheaffer MATCHA Collection made its official debut on October 23, 2026.

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Nov 1, 2026
NOLTY Debuts "TETEN" Perforated Transfer Stickers for Bump-Free Journaling

NOLTY Debuts "TETEN" Perforated Transfer Stickers for Bump-Free Journaling

Debuting via advance launch on November 1, 2026 at Loft and the official JMAM webshop ahead of a December rollout, NOLTY has introduced TETEN (テテン).

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Oct 31, 2026
Kayou+ Takes on Entry-Level Fountain Pens with "Leron"

Kayou+ Takes on Entry-Level Fountain Pens with "Leron"

Japanese design studio Kayou+ (カヨープラス) is stepping has stepped into the ring for entry-level fountain pens, releasing the Leron fountain pen in monochrome colors

StationeryNew Product
Oct 29, 2026
Burberry and Smythson Debut Their First Luxury Leather Stationery Collaboration in Japan

Burberry and Smythson Debut Their First Luxury Leather Stationery Collaboration in Japan

Launching in Japan on October 28, 2026, Burberry and Smythson have joined forces for their first official collaboration. Distributed in Japan via the Look Group.

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Oct 28, 2026
What Do People Actually Write in Their Planners? Inside Japan's Real Journaling Habits

What Do People Actually Write in Their Planners? Inside Japan's Real Journaling Habits

Tokyo-based community space Notebook Atelier recently conducted a survey of dedicated planner users to find out what people write in their journals daily.

StationeryLifestyle
Oct 27, 2026
Midori Marks 10 Years of "XS" Miniature Stationery with Clear Colors & Desktop Set

Midori Marks 10 Years of "XS" Miniature Stationery with Clear Colors & Desktop Set

Marking the 10th anniversary of the XS line, Japanese Stationery brand Designphil has released the XS "Transparent" collection, rolling out on October 22, 2026

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Oct 26, 2026