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Suo = Old Place Oshima = Big Island 周防大島 is known as the Hawaii of Japan and the secret is still not out about this stunning beach lined island, p...

Danchi 団地 Live like a Japanese city dweller. Every country has post war, modernist building stock and Japan is no exception. Built in economic...

Kunisawa notebooks are the luxury Japanese stationery item. Being made with the best materials & lots of hand processes, they protect your prec...

Washi is an authentic Japanese handmade paper. It was introduced to Japan more than 1,300 years ago from China. Washi making is one of the most la...

Hosokawa-shi is one of the oldest papers in the world to be still made in the same way for generations in Japan. It is of such importance that bot...

The history of Osaka Castle isn't as straight forward as you think, with generations of War and fire. Osaka Castle is a story you will want to kno...

Our Katazome Japanese stationery range of postcards, letter paper & memo pads are best sellers for a reason! Check out this blog post to learn...

These Japanese stationery trees are made from our lovely semi transparent washi paper. They are really fun to make with children to help decorate ...

Sending a Nengajo at New Year is a lovely thing to do. With all the hype around Christmas time, sending someone a postcard gift at New Year is an ...