Japanese planners and stationery for organizing your life in 2019
January is the time for New Year’s resolutions and bettering yourself and what better place to start than with your…
Japanese Art & Craft Supplies for Kids: 11 Picks for Budding Artists
Playtime is serious business—just ask any child waiting in anticipation for the recess bell to ring. While they’re having a…
Japanese Origami Paper: How to Choose the Right Paper
Today, when visiting Japan, you can walk into almost any 100-yen shop, art store or craft shop and find an amazing array of origami paper that any origami folder would drool over—from traditional washi paper to metallic foil paper, and even glow-in-the-dark paper! Keep reading to learn more about the types of Japanese origami paper and which one is right for you.
Iwako Erasers: The Tastiest, Coolest, Most Kawaii Stationery
You’ve seen them at Cons and Japanese specialty stores; maybe you already own a sizeable collection. But if this is your first time hearing about Iwako erasers, then this little rundown is sure to make you a fast fan. In fact, after learning about these cute cars, critters and more, you’ll definitely want to get some—you just may not want to use them as intended!
Japanese Washi Tape Crafts: Turn the Ordinary into the Oh-so-Kawaii!
If you’re into arts and crafts, then you’ve probably heard of washi tape, the decorative masking tape from Japan that’s made of paper yet surprisingly sturdy. Washi tape comes in an endless variety of cute patterns and colors. It’s as strong as masking tape but doesn’t leave behind any traces of adhesive when removed, so it’s gentle enough to use on photos—in short, washi tape is every crafter’s dream.
In case you have yet to experience the wonders of washi tape or are looking for ways to up your washi tape game, here are a few fun and easy ideas. All you need is some washi tape and a craft knife or some fine point scissors to get started.