Best Stationery Store (LOFT in Tokyo 2021)

The stationery floor of Loft, the very popular "lifestyle" store in Tokyo, is one of the best in Japan. If you love stationery, this store is a must. But sometimes it can be a little overwhelming. I have a solution for that! We check out a "shi-ten", or branch, of the main store and also visit Showa Koen which is like no other park you or your family have been to!
00:00 - Intro
00:14 - Shibuya Loft
01:50 - Midori Letter Set
03:07 - Mini Gift Letter
03:29 - Le Passage Stationery Set
04:10 - Japanese Daruma Doll
05:07 - fountain pens
05:53 - Sma-Sta Pen Case
07:24 - Tachikawa
07:53 - Showa Koen
10:54 - Japanese Gardens
12:53 - Tachikawa Loft
13:14 - Pilot Plumix fountain pen
14:01 - Gloss Stick Marker
14:31 - Midori clips
14:55 - Sweet Flower
15:14 - "Nengajo" New Year's post cards--Year of the Ox
16:07 - Ring Leaf
16:36 - Index Fusen Clip
16:55 - Giveaway

[@dalysabelmojica5218]

If only Loft stationary existed in the U.S. I ❤️ everything I just saw!

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! That would be great!

[@cynthiaenglish2736]

It’s so fascinating seeing the reverence the Japanese have for the fine art of writing and the amount of personalization that goes into something most Americans eschew - postcards. Thanks for taking us on your journey to Loft - I’d love to behold the planner section!

[@InkyRocks]

Oh that planner section is just plain awful--I get so tired after looking thru it hahaha! It's unbelievable how many kinds of planners there are! Thank you for coming along!

[@firebirdpsych348]

I’ve promised my children and husband a family holiday to Japan when I graduate from my PHD (hopefully this year). We are all stationery obsessed so we will definitely be heading to the loft! Thank you for the virtual tour. X

[@InkyRocks]

Oh good luck with your PhD! That is such an awesome reward for an awesome accomplishment. Your family will absolutely LOVE Japan! Bring an extra suitcase to take back all your cool purchases!

[@wendyholiday2021]

OK, I'm sold on visiting LOFT IF I ever get to Japan. But there is so much eye candy in this video. Besides fun stationary (tulips) The park, bike path, there is beauty everywhere. I'm dreaming of Spring! Loved the beaker and ink shot...the tension and anticipation of the overflow!!! Stay happy

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! I know! I figure watching that ink is so much more interesting than watching me just talk! Thanks!

[@StilograficaMente]

I'm a fountain pen lover from Italy. I was sick (Nothing very bad buy annoying) in my bed looking for something that could stop my thoughts countinuously running in my head. This video relaxed me due to your voice and soft speaking and so the Natural healing of my body finally started during a restoring spleep. Thank you wish you the best from Italy. Keep on inkying (and gentle talking). We need videos like yours in fountain pen community.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! Thanks so much! I've had other people say the same thing--I put them to sleep! (I'm kidding). I'm glad you found it relaxing!

[@thedoover6520]

The Loft is why I want to visit Japan. The tulip stationery is absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@InkyRocks]

Loft is definitely a must-see in Japan! Thank you!

[@purberri]

You did a great job explaining many of the items unique to Japan. Stationary in Japan is so diverse and always inventive

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much. It’s pretty much a stationery heaven here!

[@thomasvn]

I am so jealous of these Japanese stores, and so incredibly annoyed that they never ship internationally.

[@InkyRocks]

I absolutely agree with you! Japanese stores seem to be so hesitant with overseas customers. But with Covid cutting into their profits, they may loosen up in the future. Some of the smaller stationery stores won't even ship within the country and they have started--so here's hoping!

[@pasqualesiciliano7657]

LOFT Looks really like a heaven for stationary lovers. It is a pitty that these kind of shops do not exist anymore in Germany. Also, thank you so much for showing Showa Koen with it's Japanese Gardens.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks! It really is. I would love to see a German stationery shop!

[@paulherman5822]

I'd be thrilled with a stationery store of any sort near me. Staples just doesn't cut it. Loft looks amazing!

[@InkyRocks]

It really is! You are so right about Staples!

[@pay1370]

I've never heard of loft stores before, i'll have to remember that name if i ever come to japan!

[@InkyRocks]

Definitely! Plus, you'll love Japan!

[@bootsandberry]

Wow, I imagine myself staying more than an hour just browsing through the stationery section of Loft. Thanks for sharing! Love the bike section of the park!

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much! You can spend several hours there!

[@christinechen9654]

Basically every time you make a video about a location, I add it to my Must-Go list. LOFT is now on the list!

[@InkyRocks]

Yaaay! Loft is super fun, and it has all kinds of other stuff there. I have a titanium insulated cup I bought there 5 years ago and still use it!

[@superplannergirl]

out of all of the things you showed, that lipgloss page flag thing is my fave! How adorable!

[@InkyRocks]

The marketing for some of this stuff is amazing--so clever!

[@Superfluffyfish]

Today I learned about LOFT, and now I have an extra reason to go to Japan! They’ve got so many cute things!

[@InkyRocks]

That is so true! So many cool places and things to do here!

[@marilyngardner4269]

I am, as usual, utterly charmed by the stationery items available in Japan--they seem to think of everything, and to cleverly combine beauty and function. Making a combined trip to Showa Koen and the somewhat more manageable Loft store nearby is a great tip. I can't wait to visit Tokyo Hands with you!

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much! You need to come out and visit--you'll love Tokyo!

[@emilysnoap1107]

I've never even heard of loft! I love all the new things you're always showing us - also, those were beautiful gardens!

[@InkyRocks]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Your kind comment keeps me making these videos--thanks so much!

[@twocorgis9758]

Thank you for another wonderful and relaxing video! Both Loft stores looked amazing. The tour of Showa Park was beautiful. Thanks you for the opportunity in win this Loft stationery giveaway!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much for your supportive words! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Keeps me wanting to make these videos!

[@anniebus105]

Oh my gosh, every town needs a Loft Stationary store. It would be like going to Disneyland and being overwhelmed with it's sights. I can't wait to visit a stationary store and put things in my little basket just for the heck of it!!! Sometimes spontaneous purchases turn out to be the best decisions. Thank you for this video. I really enjoyed it. Please stay safe and well!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! It really is a fun store. Take care!

[@Lusithane]

I knew that Loft had a lot of stuff inside but I never imagined everythingwould be so awesome. Even when it lacks a bit on fountain pen items, the stationery looks amazing 💖

[@InkyRocks]

Yes! I can certainly forgive it for it's weak fountain pen selection because the stationery is so good!

[@Alliejay-C]

Our trip to Japan was cancelled last year. This gives me a chance to add LOFT to the shops we will visit when we can travel again!

[@InkyRocks]

Silver lining to that cancelation! I can't wait till I can travel again too!

[@KattiaV]

I love your videos, so soothing! Thanks for sharing Japan and its culture; and of course, thank you also for sharing your visit to the Loft store.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I wish I could make exciting videos hahaha!

[@shaigluskin1225]

Such a great video! Thank you.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you very much--I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS]

Lovely video! Thank you!!!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much!

[@hc1653]

Thanks for another lovely video

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much--happy you enjoyed it!

[@chemical13smoke]

This Loft's main store looks like a maze I could lost myself for many, many hours! ❤️ I've never been to Loft, but I'd love to go there. Thank you for another relaxing video, have a great day 😊

[@InkyRocks]

You can definitely get "lost in Loft"! Thank you so much!

[@heatherf833]

Another generous giveaway. Loft is very impressive; I loved the gear sign. Beautiful video; Showa Koen and the Japanese Gardens are truly stunning. I agree it's great that the park really has something for all ages.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you very much! Showa Koen is one of my favorite places to go to near Tokyo!

[@empirestudio4397]

Thanks for taking us through Loft

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks for coming along!

[@nameissturdy1390]

You have the coolest stuff. Your home must be like it’s own store with beautiful things to look at with stories behind each item.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! I try to keep the clutter down, but sometimes it's just clutter hahaha!

[@annai5437]

What incredible stationery at LOFT. Thank-you for the work you put into making these videos

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I appreciate comments like these when I'm desperately trying to get a video posted at 2 in the morning hahaha!

[@wendamacdonald]

Loving your videos. Vicariously visiting Loft, what a treat!

[@InkyRocks]

So happy you are enjoying them--thank you!

[@morninstorie]

I can hardly wait to visit Japan with my sister and do all the things you showed in this video. I love stationery, so Loft will certainly be on my list of stores to visit!

[@InkyRocks]

It will be so much fun! I'll be doing a video on Tokyu Hands in another couple of weeks--it has an awesome stationery area too!

[@kulnet]

Thank you for taking us along on an adventure through Loft!

[@InkyRocks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@petyashalamanova3634]

Amazing, I always love your videos.also loft:)

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! 🌸

[@alicemckinley5360]

LOFT is so cool! Thanks for this video; I always love to see all the creative types of stationery available in Japan!

[@InkyRocks]

It really is fun! Thank you!

[@yeshashukla5791]

a beautiful intro to loft! 🥰

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you!!

[@TheTexmorg]

I loved everything in this video, thanks for taking the time to make and edit it for us.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much Linda--glad you enjoyed it!💕

[@TheRealSk8rcruz]

Beautiful Japanese Gardens and Loft Stationery oh my!

[@InkyRocks]

Oh my! Thanks!

[@peterhofmann8292]

Alesa, thank you so much for this tour of Loft (the first store really is overwhelming), and also for the trip through the park that was really beautiful.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much for your kind words and support Peter!

[@raemcmahon8216]

Thanks for your interesting videos

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much for your kind comment--it motivates me!

[@maz3228]

Great LOFT video! Love you channel and all the videos you make.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it and will endeavor to make better videos!

[@octothorpe12]

That garden is lovely, but your haul from Loft was amazing. I particularly like the Gloss-stick markers, and ring leaf. Very handy!

[@InkyRocks]

Aren't they crazy--and cool? Japanese stationery is always so much fun!

[@reneecooperman1160]

Thank you for this wonderful visit to Loft and to the park. Such a relaxing visit!

[@InkyRocks]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@luthorish]

Great video, Loft and Showa koen are awesome.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! I agree!

[@truheyo]

Thank you for the visit to the LOFT!

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks for coming along!

[@alicekoningh]

Oh how I loved your video about this awesome store Loft! Thank you for sharing, and the beautiful park too

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much--glad you enjoyed it!

[@mnemosyne543]

Loft looks like such a fun store to browse, and that park is beautiful!

[@InkyRocks]

Yes to both! I so enjoy going out to Tachikawa!

[@stacys447]

Thanks for the Loft and garden tour. It made me feel like I was able to travel and vacation. Beautiful!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I can't wait till I can actually travel again!

[@xochitlpopocatepetl7210]

Thank you for taking us on a trip in lockdown times :) Showa Park looks amazing, so beautiful and peaceful yet fun at the same time. The Loft store is impressive, I love how Japanese stationery is never just pretty but also very clever and practical.

[@InkyRocks]

Yes, the clever part always amazes me! Thank you!

[@judith3699]

Thank you for another beautiful video!! The Loft store is just one of the many destinations on my list for when I travel to Japan!!! Please keep the educational and fascinating videos coming. You’re just awesome!!! Thank you!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! It really is the must-go-to place for stationery!

[@cherrycrandall8454]

Wow! Thank you for this gorgeous video of armchair travel through the Park and the guided tour of Loft!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@andrewanddewi966]

Thanks for sharing your stationary expedition Inky. I look forward to the day when I can fly to Japan again and experience such Loft-y delights.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! I look forward to the day when I can fly just about anywhere! You will certainly enjoy Loft! Thanks so much!

[@chrischoba5772]

I love your voice (and your viedos) Many thanks for taking me with you to LOFT

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! Comments like these make me glad I make these videos!

[@brittniebrown7438]

Loft looks amazing!!! I think I would be overwhelmed there too!!

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! It IS fun but definitely exhausting!

[@adamfarkas5593]

Wonderful video as usual. After the sensory overload of Loft, your tour of that lovely, peaceful park was most appreciated!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! It really is a beautiful and fun park. I didn't even show a fraction of it!

[@adamfarkas5593]

I bet! Hope you’re having a relaxing afternoon as NYC (mostly) goes to sleep!

[@shelbysawyer6352]

Oh wow that was awesome! I really want to visit Loft. You found so many cool and pretty items!

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much!

[@fionacahill3133]

I'm so happy I found your channel, Loft looks amazing :)

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! It really is fun!

[@stampinsan]

Love the tour of the beautiful park and visit to Loft! I really shouldn’t watch these videos because they send on a search of my favorite items! Thanks for another beautiful video Alesa!!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much for your continued support and positive messages! Glad you liked it!

[@trishw3729]

I just want to hold my breath at all of the beautiful and innovative stationary at Loft. You're so lucky. I wish we had stores like it here. I also love when you take us around Tokyo. Thank you for taking the time to share your part of the world.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! Comments like yours keep me going--I so appreciate it!

[@TechoByTori]

Loft is one of my favorite places! Loved the haul!

[@InkyRocks]

Mine too! Thank you!

[@Kenjiro5775]

Loft has some really cool stuff! Love the channel and your videos. 👍😁

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much! Loft is fun!

[@EvangelineAU]

This a great video. I love the little tour of the Peace Park, and oh god, Loft looks great, all you need for your lofty pursuits 😁

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! Thank you! it really is a fun store!

[@annhall2937]

Thank you for the tour of Loft stationary store and the beautiful park. It’s nice to see a little ofJapan which is one of the places I’d love to travel to someday! And as usual I LOVE your videos💕

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I hope you can make it out here one day!

[@andreastafford7634]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience at LOFT! I just heard about your channel and came to check it out. I have my own "lofty" goals of being able to visit Japan someday, so thank you for helping me bridge that gap until I can get there myself 💜 definitely subscribing for more!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! I hope you can make it out here one day in the near future--Tokyo is so interesting and fun!

[@bkkthorn4147]

Thank you for your video about Loft! I love how your videos show the passion in Japan (and Asia) for stationary and fountain pens. I realize with each of your videos that if I lived in Japan, I would most certainly go broke shopping at all the amazing stores. Saving up now for when I go to my first ever pen show after the pandemic is under control. Chicago, maybe! Wishing you well and happy new year. Thank you for your videos!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I've not been to the Chicago Pen show and would love to go. I haven't been back to the States in so long! I hope to make it back when this pandemic settles down. Have fun at Chicago (if thats the one you go to!)

[@HavokRose]

Ah, I miss Loft! I went to one of the smaller stores once and was in love. Thank you for the video as always and especially for the beautiful Showa Koen tour.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much! I really enjoy them--you will need to check out the really large one but make sure you get coffee or something afterwards--it's exhausting!

[@susanpeterson4710]

Fabulous video! I would love to visit Japan but since I’m not traveling anywhere during the pandemic I’m delighted to watch you visit these enticing places. Thank you!

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much! We aren't doing any traveling either. Haven't been home in over a year!

[@needtojournal]

Thank you for another wonderful video showcasing Japanese stationery. Loft is definitely a destination when in Japan.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@freespirit995]

That was a wonderfully nostalgic video for me... I used to have a lot of meetings in Nihonbashi and there was a LOFT branch in one of the large buildings next door. It was a place I used to go to, partly to browse their interesting stationery and travel/hiking goodies (I bought my wife a small stylish backpack there which she loved) and partly just to relax from long business meetings, or find a cup of coffee in one of the many outlets in that building. There was always some irresistible notebook or similar to buy at LOFT. Japan is a paradise for pen and paper lovers and you are very lucky to have those wonderful shops all around you! Please do more videos of these fascinating shops...!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much for your feedback! I enjoy Loft for their kitchen stuff too. And you are right, their bags and backpacks are awesome. I really enjoy living here!

[@danidoodles8]

Your videos of Tokyo are always so relaxing and make me fall further in love with Japan!! While shopping at Loft is definitely on my bucket list now, I hope to be able to visit Showa Koen someday too :)

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much! The nice thing about Tachikawa is that you can do both! Hope you make it out here!

[@barbm2375]

Loft is my version of heaven 🥰🥰🥰

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! That's a fun heaven! 😊

[@brownphoto]

Thank you for sharing LOFT and the park with us. I will hopefully be visiting Japan in 2021 or 2022, and will def stop at the LOFT!

[@InkyRocks]

I hope you make it out here! You will really enjoy Japan--it is so much fun and beautiful! Thank you!

[@toxmot]

Loft was definitely my first stationery shopping destinations in Japan when I went a few years ago. I spent 4 hours there the first time!

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! I totally understand! I love the place, but it wears me out!

[@milo_2073]

Loft looks amazing, but I’d be totally overwhelmed by it! Great video.

[@InkyRocks]

You and me both! Thanks so much!

[@isandie]

Me: frantically taking notes for Tokyo visit itinerary to include all loft store locations. Also me: squealing about loft giveaway! I just LOVE your videos!

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! You will love ALL the stationery stores here! Thank you so much!

[@ad6449]

Thank you for sharing this outing with us. What beautiful places. It's a joyous adventure, getting to either Loft, for sure.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much for watching! It really was a fun trip!

[@ad6449]

@@InkyRocks I can only imagine how beautiful the park is when the sakura bloom.

[@InkyRocks]

@@ad6449 it's gorgeous. But interestingly, when the ginko trees turn yellow in the fall, it looks golden!

[@jsnmcdnld]

The sticker selection at Loft is 😍

[@InkyRocks]

It is pretty insane. The washi tape selection is mind boggling too!

[@naeemahjs]

Wow..My son told me about the LOFT when he was stationed in Japan several years ago...it’s on my bucket list. I am always anxiously await your videos..🙏🏽

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! It really is a cool stationery place--I'm sure your son enjoyed it!

[@NicMcPhee]

Another excellent video! I especially liked the visit to the peace park and the Loft branch store. The gardens were beautiful, and the smaller store looked like it would be slightly less overwhelming. :)

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! The big store is fun, but you are right, the smaller one is in some ways, more enjoyable.

[@eileengoldenberg270]

Loft is fabulous!

[@InkyRocks]

It really is!

[@aaidaa]

One day I hope I get to visit Japan and Loft. Thank you for this video. I really enjoyed it!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it--I hope you make it out here someday soon!

[@tadjude7396]

Loft is a must visit in Tokyo. Nice review.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! It really is!

[@pdtrubber]

It would be a wonderful day to be able to spend the morning at Loft and then take my purchases to the park and play.

[@InkyRocks]

Throw in a cup of really good Japanese coffee and that would be a perfect day!

[@Piniakosubs]

Thank you for introducing us to LOFT! 💙 The honten really does look a bit overwhelming but it was nice to see it through your lens, as well as the Shouwa Park 😌 Also, that shot at the end of autumn leaves floating in the wee birdbath type structure is so satisfying to look at!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I'm usually wiped out after going to the honten hahaha! I like those last shots too!

[@paleollama]

I know they aren't the ones you picked, but those dinosaur paper clips are incredibly cute! Loft looks like a fun store, and thank you for showing us Showa Koen.

[@InkyRocks]

I know! They were so cute--I just thought the stationery ones would be better for a giveaway. Thank you!

[@juliahut]

Loft! I love seeing your haul. Just discovered your channel.

[@InkyRocks]

Welcome!! Hope you like the vids!

[@katalex1694]

I would definitely add any Loft store on my go-to list when I get to visit Japan again. I love the kids' part of the park as well and I hope I can remember to go on a weekday so I can play all I want!

[@InkyRocks]

It's the best--fresh air, nature, exercise...and stationery!

[@WilhelminaAnna]

I’m sitting in my loft craft room watching this gorgeous video. Thanks for this 🥰

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much! If you really do have a loft craft room, I am so jealous!

[@WilhelminaAnna]

@@InkyRocks I do, if you count the second floor of our house. It has some slanted walls and a small bay window. ☺️

[@cwestern08]

"Loft" That is joy! 💖✒💖

[@InkyRocks]

It really is!💕

[@peggylove1]

I want a LOFT store, I would go nuts shopping there. Fun video, thanks.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I have, on occasion, gone nuts there hahaha!

[@wp5745]

The leaf note is very clever.

[@InkyRocks]

It is!

[@Spaceshipcommander]

What an amazing store. I would be so happy to have a look at Loft.

[@InkyRocks]

It's great being "lost in Loft!"

[@jamiem_glimmers]

I’ve always wanted to visit Japan with my daughter, now I know I need to go!

[@InkyRocks]

It would be a wonderful trip--hope you can make it out here!

[@nonaorbach1]

Thank you! I miss Japan so much! I know Loft from Kyoto where I usually stay. It is incredible how every year there is somthing new in stationeries. As an artist there are my first visits... 😚🍄

[@InkyRocks]

Oh, I totally get it! I can imagine an artist would go nuts there! Thank you! (And Kyoto is SO cool!)

[@lisaaebi8329]

I have to add Loft to my list of places to visit when I come to Japan. I hope you got the box with the clips of fountain pen and ink for yourself! Enjoyed seeing the beautiful stationary products and scenery in the park. Thanks for a relaxing video to wind down into the weekend with.

[@InkyRocks]

I'm so happy you think my video is a good way to relax! I do these giveaways because I can't possibly keep all this stationery stuff and it's fun to share it on a video and in real life--so no, the clips are in the bag! Thank you so much!

[@MSinclairStevens]

Arm chair traveling. Thanks for shopping at a stationery store like Loft. Really makes me miss Japan

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks for watching! You need a return trip!

[@raypra2]

Great video!! That to me was sooo interesting. I have never heard of Loft before this. If we had a store like that here in the US I would go to it every weekend. Love the park as well. That was a great choice to unwind. Seemed so peaceful there. You showed me things in this video I know I will never see. Again Thanks for such a great video of the Loft and the park.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed watching--very gratifying for me!

[@GS-cg3yn]

Agreed 😊

[@carmenantal1059]

Gosh I definitely need to visit Loft when I go to Japan! 😍

[@InkyRocks]

Definitely! That and Tokyu Hands!

[@emmadando7531]

Thank you for another amazing video. Wish there were stores like this in the UK

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much for your kind words! But you have other fun stores in the UK that I'm very jealous about hahaha!

[@scribblesandfluff]

Loved this video on LOFT. I think I would have lost days wandering there. I really loved Peace Park too!

[@InkyRocks]

Yes, it really is a lot of fun! So happy you enjoyed it!