Japan is the land of all things kawaii, and stationery is no exception. If you think your office and school supplies must be mundane (ie yellow legal pads, pens with ugly transparent bodies, highlighters with boring white covers), think again. Japan takes its stationery seriously, and Tokyo houses many adorable stationery stores. Get ready to spruce up your working space and pencil case with items from these stores!
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Contents
1. Loft
2. Itoya
3. Seikaido
4. Muji
5. Kakimori
6. Yamada Stationery
7. GOAT
8. Tonarino
Chain Stores
1. Loft
| Address: 21-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan (Google Map)
| Opening Hours: Daily 11:00-21:00
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An absolute heaven for stationery geeks, Loft is a massive store full of adorable trinkets, stationery, gaming gadgets, art supplies, stickers, HomeGoods, skincare, and more. The Shibuya location is the biggest store in Japan, spanning 6 floors. It’s the perfect place to spend hours browsing because you’ll find something you like. The store also regularly releases special goods in collaboration with well-known characters like Moomin, Miffy, the Powerpuff Girls, and Kingdom Hearts. You’ll need a lot of self-control before you step inside, or you’ll probably spend all your money!
2. Itoya
| Address: 2 Chome-7-15 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan (Google Map)
| Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-20:00, Sun 10:00-19:00
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One of the biggest stationary stores in the middle of Ginza and a convenient 2-minute walk from the station, Itoya is 11 floors of pure joy, filled with stationery. You’ll be able to find paper and pens of all colors, thicknesses, and textures and there’s also a service where they offer customization such as personalized embroidery and gift wrapping. There’s also a cafe on the 12th floor where you can wind down.
3. Sekaido
| Address: Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3 Chome−1−1 1F～5F 世界堂ビル (Google Map)
| Opening Hours: Daily 09:30-20:00
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Sekaido is a one-stop shop with a huge selection of art supplies, paints, posters, design supplies, art-related books, and more. It’s the perfect place to stock up on supplies whether you’re an art student, working in the field, or enjoy dib-dabbing in sketching, painting, or scrapbooking as a hobby. Whatever your purpose is, you’ll be able to find any art supply under the sun for affordable prices!
4. Muji
| Address: 3 Chome-3-5 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan (Google Map)
| Opening Hours: Daily 11:00-21:00
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If you’re already a big fan of Muji, then their flagship store in Ginza will have you obsessed. This store has 7 floors and sells everything from clothes to homeware to stationery to food, all with the clean and minimalist style that’s signature to Muji. There’s also a bakery, restaurant, and even a hotel where you can enjoy a stay in a quaint but clean and cozy room!
Small Businesses & Boutique Shops
5. Kakimori
| Address: 1 Chome-6-2 Misuji, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0055, Japan (Google Map)
| Opening Hours: Tues-Sun 11:00-18:00 (Mon Off)
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They say the pen is mightier than the sword, and having cute supplies can make your writing even more powerful! Kakimori is a beautiful stationery shop that offers a unique service of letting you customize your very own notebook, from the cover to the paper, all in under an hour. You’ll find a selection of pens, accessories, and papers so you can test out different ones before choosing which one you want.
6. Yamada Stationery
| Address: 3 Chome-15-1 Itabashi, Itabashi City, Tokyo 173-0004, Japan (Google Map)
| Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-18:00 (Sun Off)
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Founded in 2008, Yamada Stationery is a small store with a nostalgic feel selling distinctive stationery items. You’ll be able to unique items like pushpins made with recycled vinyl, glass dip pens, vintage stamps, imported letter sets, and more. The inventory is all carefully selected and each item has its own story. You’ll feel like you’re being transported to your childhood again, gawking around the stores with your friends after school.
7. GOAT
| Address: Japan, 〒113-0022 Tokyo, Bunkyo City, Sendagi, 2 Chome−39−5 富士マンション 102 (Google Map)
| Opening Hours: Fri 13:00-18:00, Sat-Mon 12:00-18:00, (Tues, Wed, Thurs Off)
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GOAT is a small stationery shop located on the east side of Tokyo, run by a designer who works for the Japanese notebook brand “LIFE”. It is a treasure trove of adorable stationery, both from local manufacturers and independent artists. Make sure you check out the masking tapes, stickers, envelopes, and papers, which all have unique designs.
8. Tonarino
| Address: 1 Chome-18-10 Nishiogiminami, Suginami City, Tokyo 167-0053, Japan (Google Map)
| Opening Hours: Thurs-Tues 11:00-20:00 (Wed Off)
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Tonarino is a charming stationery store, which means “nearby” in Japanese, packed with adorable items. You’ll be able to find unique little trinkets like cable ties shaped like dogs, pop-up stickers of dogs, Japanese backpack-shaped keychains, and fruit-shaped clips. Stock up on cute things here to spruce up your desk!
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From adorable trinkets to patterned paper and gel pens, Tokyo‘s stationery stores are a haven for trinket lovers and art enthusiasts. Book your trip today with Trazy.com, Your Travel Shop for Asia!
