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7 Japanese Essential Craft Tools You Should Buy

7 Japanese Essential Craft Items You Should Buy

By Yae Jul 13, 2017

 

7 Japanese Essential Craft Tools You Should Buy

 

Netizens are growing by the minute! Social media users have increased in the last couple of years because the internet has taken the world by storm. People take more time facing their smartphones and tablets rather than using and writing on paper lately. But before the age of world wide web, did you know that the japanese people were skillful in creating unique and artistic types of stationery paper?

 

I remember as a kid, we used them to write letters to our friends and lovers and they have a distinct, lovely scent (ii nioi) that makes me nostalgic right now. Nowadays, people don’t use them as often as before, but you shouldn’t miss getting acquainted to this cute stuff. And its just one of the many crafty accessories invented by the japanese.

 

In this post, take a look at some japanese novelty products that are very popular. Here are 7 basic and handy art supply tools that should be in your craft kit right now!

 

 

1. Pencil (Otonano Enpitsu)

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MFR Name: Kita-boshi Pencil.CO.,LTD.
Price Average: 216 yen~680 yen
Most Popular Stationery Shop: LOFT

 

Once you try this pencil, you can’t go back to normal pencil!

 

2. Rubber (Sakura Kurepas Rabbit)

7 Japanese Essential Craft Tools You Should Buy Now

 

MFR Name: Sakura Color Products Corp.
Price Average: 2,500 yen~4,400 yen
Most Popular Stationery Shop: Amazon

 

This erases anything without a trace.

 

3. Correction Pen (Mayonnaise & Ketchup)

7 Japanese Essential Craft Tools You Should Buy

 

MFR Name: correction tape
Price Average: 189 yen~682 yen
Most Popular Stationery Shop: Amazon/Yahoo/Rakuten website

 

If you get stressed working or studying and you need to make some corrections, this stuff will make a clean slate.

 

 

4. Recitation Tools (Fridgeezoo)

 

Let this video explain this unique product to you. Video from Fridgeezoo – Refrigerator Pets from ThinkGeek.

 

MFR Name: Hamee
Price Average: 2,052 yen
Most Popular Stationery Shop: LOFT

 

Since they are so cute, don’t try to open the fridge so many times or they will start complaining to you!

 

5. Pen (PILOT Frixion Ball)

7 Japanese Essential Craft Tools You Should Buy

 

 

MFR Name: PILOT
Price Average: 150 yen~300 yen
Most Popular Stationery Shop: LOFT/Tokyu Hands

 

If you need to write very important contracts, this is the most suitable pen to use.

 

6. Stickers (Wall Paper Stickers)

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MFR Name: Seria
Price Average: 100 yen
Most Popular Stationery Shop: Seria 100-yen shop

 

If you want to remodel your home, how about starting with wall stickers?

 

 

7. Greeting Cards (Music Card)

7 Japanese Essential Craft Tools You Should Buy

 

 

MFR Name: Aisatsuya
Price Average: 1,300 yen
Most Popular Stationery Shop: Aisatsuya website

 

How about sending this unique card to your family or friends abroad?

 

YAE/ Japan