The Best Websites to Buy Cute Japanese Stationery Sets and Memo Pads

Japanese stationery and memo pads are popular and unique. They often are covered with cute anime characters, from smiling, personified desserts to adorable baby animals. However, finding genuine Japanese products can be difficult if you don't live in Japan. Shopping online is a great option for those who don't live near a good source of imported items. Here is a list of the best online stores to buy genuine Japanese stationery sets, memo pads, and other paper goods such as stickers and notebooks.

1. ShopKawaii.com

ShopKawaii sells all kinds of cute Japanese character goods. They sell memo pads, letter sets, notebooks, stickers, as well as plushies, key chains, and house wares. Their selection is enormous and all are imported from Japan. You will have difficulty choosing between so many cute options. They are based in the USA and their standard shipping is only $3.50. They state mysteriously that there will be a free gift with your order.

2. KittyandFriends.com

Kitty 'n Friends specializes in cute stationery gifts. They mainly sell stationery, memo sheets, and stickers, but they have a selection of other items as well. What make them uniquely fun are the stationery, memo, and sticker grab bags. They are a random assortment of sheets of memos, letters, and stickers, so that now you don't have to pick just one design. They ship USPS first class, airmail, or priority for under $5 for most orders.

3. Phoophie.com

Phoophie is "an online store specializing in anything cute." Not only do they sell stationery and memo pads, but also all manners of paper goods and writing tools such as stickers, pencils and pencil cases, and erasers. They have a broad selection and all of it is very cute. They also sell many other cute Japanese items, like plushies and charms. They ship from the USA, but also accept international orders.

4. From-Japan-With-Love.com

From Japan With Love sells many genuine Japanese items, but they have a category especially for stationery goods. They sell a variety of notebooks, memo pads, and stickers, as well as other desk items such as pens, pencils, erasers, and magnets. Their inventory varies so you should check back from time to time so see what they have available. They ship from Japan using airmail, but the shipping price is usually only around $5.

5. JBOX.com

JBOX sells all manners of Japanese goods at very reasonable prices. JBOX has a wonderful selection of many different Japanese items, but only a limited amount of paper items like stationery and memo pads. They don't have their own category, so it's easiest to search for them using the search box and search terms like "memo" or "stationery." They ship from Japan and their shipping prices are around $10 to $15. The Economy Air option can take several weeks, but there's an option of First Class Airmail that takes only 7 to 10 days.