Overview
Japanese stationery is popular because of:
Most stationery is easy to consolidate, but the exact product variation still matters.
- pens
- mechanical pencils
- notebooks
- planners
- stickers
- washi tape
- limited collaborations
- character goods
Confirm the exact version
Check:
A pen body and a refill may use nearly identical names.
- brand
- product name
- color
- tip size
- refill type
- paper size
- ruling
- edition
- collaboration
- quantity
Pens and mechanical pencils
Confirm:
For collector pens, packaging may matter.
- tip size
- lead size
- refill compatibility
- ink color
- body edition
Notebooks and planners
Check:
A planner from the wrong year can become nearly worthless for practical use.
- A5/B6/etc.
- dated vs. undated
- start month
- weekly vs. daily layout
- grid/blank/lined paper
- page count
Limited and collaboration goods
For limited stationery, confirm:
Do not compare a regular version with a limited release only by product name.
- release
- collaboration
- color
- packaging
- bonus item
- set contents
Ink and liquid products
Bottled ink and liquid markers can have carrier restrictions.
Check shipping eligibility before purchase.
Dry stationery and empty pens are usually much easier to forward.
Condition
For used or collectible stationery, check:
- unopened status
- ink leakage
- bent packaging
- missing refills
- discoloration
- used notebook pages
JPS warehouse options
Stationery generally consolidates very efficiently.
- 60 days free storage
- item photos ¥500/item
- free consolidation
- packing from ¥500
International shipping
Flat paper goods should be protected from bending.
Pens and pencils should not move loosely against heavier items.
JPS charges actual carrier rates with no JPS shipping markup.