{"id":62565,"date":"2020-02-14T11:40:20","date_gmt":"2020-02-14T02:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cotoacademy.com\/japanese-stationery-vocabulary-%e3%83%bc-useful-words-places-shop\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T18:13:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T09:13:11","slug":"japanese-stationery-vocabulary-%e3%83%bc-useful-words-places-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cotoacademy.com\/ja\/japanese-stationery-vocabulary-%E3%83%BC-useful-words-places-shop\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese stationery stores: Where to go & words to use"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Japanese stationery stores carry some of the cutest stationery you can ever find! From cute stickers to cute planners, Japanese stationery shops really do have a variety of things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you collect or buy cute stationeries whenever you see one? Because stay till the end, we would be sharing some of the various stationery shops in Tokyo where you can satisfy your likings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this blog article, we would be sharing with you the various stationery vocabulary. You can use this vocabulary in school or just on a daily basis where you go shopping for your stationeries. So, let’s get started right away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 10 different vocabularies for you to learn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japanese Stationery Vocabulary<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Japanese \u30fc Pronunciation \u30fc English<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. \u30ce\u30fc\u30c8\u30fbNoto\u30fbNotebook<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. \u30da\u30f3\u30fbPen\u30fbPen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. \u30cf\u30b5\u30df\u30fbHasami\u30fbScissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. \u30d5\u30a1\u30a4\u30eb\u30fbFairu\u30fbFile<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. \u3051\u3057\u3054\u3080\u30fbKeshigomu\u30fbEraser<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. \u3075\u305b\u3093\u30fbFusen\u30fbSticky Note<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. \u30bb\u30ed\u30c6\u30fc\u30d7\u30fbSerotepu\u30fbScotch Tape<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. \u3048\u3093\u3074\u3064\u30fbEnpitsu\u30fbPencil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. \u30ac\u30e0\u30c6\u30fc\u30d7\u30fbGamutepu\u30fbPackaging Tape<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. \u30db\u30c3\u30c1\u30ad\u30b9\u30fbHocchikisu\u30fbStapler<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Places to Shop for Japanese Stationery in Tokyo!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Kakimori<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Kakimori has believed that writing reminds an important part of sharing thoughts, creating new ideas and to communicate with one another. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You are able to <\/span>customize your own notebook<\/strong> where you can choose your own covers, type of papers, ring color and also fasteners. You can do <\/span>customize inscriptions<\/strong> too! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, it is recommended to order your notebook on the <\/span>weekdays (Tues – Fri 12noon to 7 pm)<\/strong> as the shop might get too busy with orders. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Other than customized notebooks, they sell <\/span>pens and writing materials<\/strong> as well! Not to mention<\/span> ink holders and unique goods.<\/strong> Definitely a shop to visit!<\/span>

    Price range<\/span>: \u00a51000 to\u00a0\u00a53500 per notebook
    Opening Hours<\/span>: 11 am to 7 pm (Monday closed)<\/strong>
    Address<\/span>:\u00a01 Chome-6-2 Misuji, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0055
    Website<\/span>:\u00a0https:\/\/kakimori.com\/english<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Loft<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Loft would probably be the first thing you would think about when it comes to shopping for stationeries in Tokyo, Japan.<\/a> It can be found ONLY in Japan<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    he shop carries basically all kinds of stationery ranging from anime merchandise to stickers to polaroid cameras<\/strong>. Loft can be found all over Tokyo, Japan, so it is super easy to find! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We are looking at the biggest loft in Tokyo<\/strong> which is located in Shibuya! They have a total of 7 floors (B1 to 6th floor)<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n


    Price range: \u00a5150 to \u00a53500 (estimated)
    Opening Hours: 10 am to 9 pm<\/strong>
    Address: 21-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0042
    Website:     https:\/\/www.loft.co.jp\/shop_list_en\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tokyu Hands<\/span> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Tokyu Hands is more of a creative stationery store. They sell some of the premium kind of stationeries<\/strong>. For example, premium calligraphy brushes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Although Tokyu Hands is a bit more on the pricer than Loft, you might find some stationeries not carried at Loft. There are a total number of 49 stores in the whole of Japan, including Tokyo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You are able to find a store in major areas in Tokyo. For example, Shibuya<\/a> and Ginza. Some of the biggest Tokyu Hands stores are in Shinjuku, Shibuya and Ikebukuro.
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    Price range: \u00a5180 to \u00a53500 (estimated)
    Opening Hours: 10 am to 9 pm (Shinjuku Store)
    Address: \u3012151-8580 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Sendagaya, 5 Chome\u221224\u22122 2\uff5e8F \u30bf\u30ab\u30b7\u30de\u30e4\u30bf\u30a4\u30e0\u30ba\u30b9\u30af\u30a8\u30a2\u30d3\u30eb
    Website:     https:\/\/www.tokyu-hands.co.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Itoya <\/h3>

    Itoya is the grandparents of all Japanese stationery stores in Japan. Established in 1904, Ginza Itoya is the first outlet in Japan<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    They believe that with the optimal environment and aesthetically beautiful tools<\/strong>, it would help to enrich and enhance your time of creativity. The stationeries sold there can be quite pricey<\/strong>, however, some of the stationeries can only be found in Itoya<\/strong>. Why not spend a bit more on beautiful and pretty stationeries? <\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    They carry premium washi tapes, stickers, wrapping papers and also calligraphy brushes<\/strong>. Not only stationeries, but they also have a business lounge, an event hall, an indoor vegetable<\/a> factory, and a juice bar!<\/strong> How cool is that!<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n


    Price range<\/span>:\u00a0\u00a5300 to\u00a0\u00a54500 (estimated)
    Opening Hours<\/span>: 10 am to 8 pm
    Address<\/span>:\u00a02-7-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0061
    Website<\/span>:\u00a0    https:\/\/www.ito-ya.co.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Kyukyodo<\/span> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n


    This is a store where you can find stationeries which carries the Japanese elements.<\/strong> Interestingly, the first retail store of Kyukyodo was founded as a     pharmacy<\/a>. The first outlet was founded in Kyoto, Japan. Kyukyodo is a great place to get traditional Japanese stationeries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    They deal mostly in incense, calligraphy supplies, and Japanese paper goods<\/strong>! The main outlet in Tokyo is in Ginza where it is a 2 floors store<\/strong>. The stationeries there can be great as a gift for your family and friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n


    Price range: \u00a5500 to \u00a56000 (estimated)
    Opening Hours:
    STORE: Mon-Sat (10 am – 7 pm) Sun & Holidays (11 am – 7 pm)
    GALLERY: Tues-Sat (11 am – 7 pm) Sun (11 am – 7 pm)
    Address: Kyukyodo Building 1F\u30fb2F Store\u30003F\u30fb4F Gallery
    5-7-4 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo
    Website:     https:\/\/www.kyukyodo.co.jp\/<\/a> (Japanese)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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