Kokuyo

Kakimori celebrates the joy of writing ('We write with joy') through thoughtfully crafted stationery that transforms everyday writing into an immersive ritual. Rooted in Tokyo's Kuramae shitamachi district, the brand honors local craftsmanship while blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern minimalist design. Their products are designed for long-lasting use and personal expression, embodying the Japanese spirit of 'monozukuri' (the art of making things).

Stalogy embodies the philosophy of 'What should have been, is' - creating essential stationery that eliminates unnecessary ornamentation to arrive at what should have existed all along. Born from a collaboration between Nitoms' adhesive technology expertise and creative director Manabu Mizuno of Good Design Company, the brand unifies 'sta-ndard' and 'techno-logy' to raise the standard level of stationery through Japanese minimalist design.

Postalco creates tools that feel invisible in use - so well-designed that they allow you to focus on the task at hand rather than the tool itself. Founded in Brooklyn in 2000 and now based in Tokyo for over 20 years, they embody 'mottainai' (the Japanese philosophy of minimizing waste) while applying traditional Japanese craftsmanship to everyday objects. Their products are designed to be used by anyone and reveal their beauty through daily use.

Hobonichi embodies 'mingei' (Japanese folk craft) principles, combining simplicity, functionality, and exceptional materials to create planners that serve as blank canvases for documenting life. Their philosophy is inspired by the Buddhist proverb 'Every day is a good day,' emphasizing mindful daily living and the belief that planners should adapt to users rather than constrain them.

Traveler's Company creates tools for 'travelers of life' - those who journey through the world with a curious spirit. Their philosophy centers on simple, enduring design where leather covers develop unique patina over time, reflecting the owner's journey. The brand encourages slow living and mindful documentation, believing every day is a new adventure worth recording.

Field Notes draws design influences from European Bauhaus utopianism and the agricultural/industrial confidence of the postwar American Midwest. Every piece uses only Futura or Century Schoolbook typefaces, embracing vernacular design, pragmatism, and charm inherited from vintage agricultural promotional memo books.