It is definitely undisputed that Japan is the place to go for stationery: it is just impossible to find a better place on earth, a place where there’s the same amount of love and dedication to stationery and where every item belonging to the category has been crafted and designed with the same quality and passion.

Which is why sticking to a mere top ten is almost inconceivable and who knows what Japan has in store for the future: nevertheless, we made a meticulous selection of what’s on today and we ended up just adding a couple of gems to treat you a little bit more.

1. The Legendary Green Sketchbook
2. 8900 Tombow Pencils
3. MD Cotton Notebook
4. Mitsubishi Pen n. 460
5. Duster M
6. Pilot プチ "petit" fineliner pen 0,4mm
7. The Stapleless Stapler
8. Press board snap pad A4 by Postalco
9. Brass Pencil holder
10. Tsubame note A5 black notebook

Runner ups:
11. 4 functions pen - white
12. Straight line tape dispenser - red