Kakimori Pen Store and Okamotoya Stationery Store.

[@gadgetstop321]

All I can say is WOW! Those stationery stores are amazing. And I totally get the "ink swamp." My favorite thing to do lately is take an ink sample and test it in as many size nibs as possible. I'm thinking that I "need" a really cool glass dip pen.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! You are sinking into the swamp! I think it may be more like quick sand... I really need to take advantage of living here more, I forget how great some of the stores are!

[@arlopalmer8195]

Gosh, your videos always make me so jealous!!! I wish I could live in Tokyo and go to all those awesome pen stores!

[@InkyRocks]

Well actually, my problem living here is not all the great pen stores (empty wallet syndrome!) It's all the great food! It take discipline to live here!

[@michaelchavez9216]

I loved watching this. It brings back great memories of Tokyo shopping. The retail experience in Japan is not like anywhere else in the world. Sumptuous!

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much! And I agree-shopping in Japan is a unique and fun experience!

[@SamManso]

Lovely video. Sometimes, less is more; your words and images in your introduction were very meaningful and much appreciated. Thanks for the delightful tour of some of Japan's neighbourhoods and stores and I'm looking forward to more outings with you.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you. I'm happy you enjoyed the "outing" part--it makes going to places like that more fun as I can share them!

[@phototristan]

Thanks for the tour. Looks like amazing stores. I use the Kakimori nib pen for swatching inks or temporary use of my inks, instead of a glass pen.

[@InkyRocks]

Yes, that is the huge advantage the Kakimori has-it’s travel and user friendly. I’m already missing Japan!

[@Elfmain]

Your voice is really soothing after a super long stressful day. Thank you! Kakimori and Ink stand have been on my list of places to visit when I can finally visit Japan and this makes me want to pack up right now and head out as soon as possible. XD Soon, hopefully! Also that glass pen is absolutely beautiful. The mineral at the end got me wanting to get one like it! Aaah, I'm not one for eating any kind of sugar, as I don't like chocolate, and many candies with red dyes give me migraines but my weakness is soda (coke), and I'm trying to cut back so I know that feeling of staring at it so hard. We can do this!

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! Thank you! I REALLY wanted some chocolate! I particularly dislike cokes. We need a little of each other's genes! Hope you can make it out here and visit us!

[@ad6449]

Ink pours and swirling! I respect that you are not afraid to go big with your inks to make these videos for us. Thank you for bringing us along on these adventures,

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! And for coming along!

[@stargazer1359]

Alesa, Thanks so much for the tour. It's so interesting to see stationery shops around the world. Being in South Florida, there aren't any here. Loved your Appelboom spot. Fun!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you for checking out my Appelboom vid! I'm glad you liked the stationery tour! Take care.

[@peggylove1]

I loved this video. Thank you for showing us some of Tokyo.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@marshdrifter]

For ink testing, the line from dip pens sometimes look a little different than from a fountain pen. That's why we all have a $100 pile of Preppies in the corner of our desks, waiting to be cleaned.

[@InkyRocks]

Absolutely! It lays down a heavier line (not necessarily a thicker one but a more concentrated one). But I think many of the young ladies who use glass pens also use them to write letters etc. I'm not sure I want to go down that rabbit hole!

[@jcparkins]

I continue to be amazed at the availability of pens and ink over there! Those stationery stores are so cool. I'm looking forward to your review of the rollerball you bought, those are few and far between over here, even through Goulet Pens and places like that. I can't believe I had a glass pen before you did. Not that I use it much, but I've had one for about a year and it is fun to write with. That's another review I'm looking forward to, yours is gorgeous.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! Thanks Jackie! I'm still pretty touchy around the pen. I feel like I'm going to break it. Sometimes I feel pretty inked out, there is just so much.

[@InkyRocks]

That is a useful way to use malfunctioning fountain pens! There are glass nibbed pens with cartridge/converters here too. I haven't tried one yet.

[@oakhousejournals]

Beautifully eloquent in my opinion and another fascinating video. Sounds to me the perfect shopping experience with almost no one but staff there. My list of places to visit is growing by the minute....lol. You’ve encouraged me to get out my glass pens...thank yo. Hugs C xx

[@InkyRocks]

hahah! This hobby IS a rabbit hole---It doesn't stop at fountain pens! Thank you!

[@noreenroche5294]

Just discovered your channel, your voice is very calm and soothing.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! I hope you can get some value out of my videos!

[@MrsinTN]

I love seeing your videos in the shops and around Tokyo as well as your ink and one videos. I became interested in Asian culture somewhat when I met a now deceased lady, Miko, in the nursing home. Her roommate was a longtime friend of mine. Miko’s husband had died many years before, and they had not had children. The last time I saw her before she passed, her roommate had requested that I bring Shelby, my Service Dog, by. Shelby wagged her tail and gently went up to Miko but backed away from my friend; I didn’t know that my friend had bladder cancer, but Shelby sensed it. Anyway, your videos in Tokyo reminds me of Miko, and I wonder what her life was like before she accompanied her military husband to the United Stares and away from her family. 🌷

[@InkyRocks]

What a lovely story. That pets bring comfort and happiness to older people and children is such a strong testament to how essential they are. I'm glad you had a chance to meet Miko. And I'm happy that you are interested in Japan.

[@ChrisSaenz13]

This was so much fun!!! I feel like I was there too!! Sounds like paradise being able to explore without a big crowd!!! And how interesting about the glass nib pens being so popular!!! 🌹

[@InkyRocks]

It was! And it was nice to finally get out of the house. I'm still very careful with my glass pen, I'm afraid I'll break it hahaha! Take care Chris!💕

[@dbrickner5292]

Happy New year, and thank you for your videos, they always make me smile, and long for Japan.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much, especially for all your support! Hope you can make it out here one day!

[@jae5450]

your videos are just delightful! And I loved your mb149 by Bokumondoh

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! I just saw her today--she is keeping busy!

[@donnagenchi5198]

This is my fantasy shopping experience, oh and that custom notebook ! I have a glass pen but not particulary fond of it. First I'm afraid of cracking it with my pen like grip , second I prefer a broader nib.

[@InkyRocks]

I'm the same. I'm afraid to use it , not so much because of my grip, but that I may accidentally tap it on something and break the tip off! Funny though, I never worry about a pen rolling off a desk and falling and breaking--I have a lot of pens that are clipless and don't have a roll stop!

[@deanfukawa3260]

Aloha Inky.Rocks, I always appreciate your videos....gives me a Zen like feeling, lol! Hope I can make it back to Japan again as your videos always showcase some fantastic stores, sigh. I miss visiting Fujiisan's Euro Box store.

[@InkyRocks]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Japan is definitely the place for pens! Thanks!

[@MisterChris1978]

i was listening to the Pen Addict's newest podcast, an interview with Jacob (Fudefan). As he lives in Japan, he mentioned a few stationery stores, so i went searching and you came up with Kakimori - his favorite store in tokyo. :) love your videos.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much. Jacob and I get up to a lot of trouble when we prowl the stationery stores. We are bad influences on each other!

[@Nojii1]

Another wonderful video, and in my humble opinion your introduction was perfectly eloquent. Thank you.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! And I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@rayjohnsonQ]

I enjoy your videos and wish I had viewed them before my last trip to Tokyo. (-:

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! Thanks so much! I guess that means only one thing...you must return and you must watch my videos😎

[@freespirit995]

That was a wonderful video. I used to travel frequently to Tokyo for work and your video makes me want to come back to Japan soon! I am hoping to organise a holiday there next year (perhaps) and it would be such a joy to visit these fantastic shops again -like Itoya or Kingdom Note.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you. I hope you can make it out here. I think they are going to determine if Tokyo is even going to hold the Olympics next year, in September. I really enjoy living here!

[@charissau2852]

Contrary to your comments in the first 30 seconds, this is a most verbally and visually eloquent 13 minute film. My spouse just gave me a Kakimori nib which has been super fun as I try to learn how to use it. Having Kakimori at top of mind, I came back to this lovely video. Good to take space and relax with you here, as things have still been pretty fraught in 2022.

[@InkyRocks]

This comment makes me so happy. It has been a crazy 2022 for me too. Glad I can add to the "calming" side of the world--thank you!

[@davecharvella4854]

Ahhhh, my Saturday morning escape ... Inky Rocks, and a cup of freshly ground "pour over" coffee!

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! That pour over sounds delicious! Thanks!

[@markburnham9688]

Thank you. What a wonderful tour!

[@InkyRocks]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@carlojeromeng8103]

I think the ink notebook is a very clever idea. We can use it to carry several inks without having to bring heavy bottles. 😊

[@InkyRocks]

Yes! I would like to see more variations of this--it's a great idea!

[@marcoadamejr1739]

“I’m pretty sure she doubted I was female, so yeah, here’s my female card”!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂❤😂😂😂😂❤😂😂😂😂

[@InkyRocks]

😇

[@PenFriends]

I’m no where near Japan, but ink is so addicting! Ugh I need more Chroma inks

[@InkyRocks]

It looks like Europe is coming out with some new inks. I think I saw some on LaCouronne du Comte.

[@roderickfemm8799]

Thank you for another wonderful video. Among other things, it makes me nostalgic for Tokyo, although it's been quite a long time since I spent any time there. My in-laws live in Hiratsuka, which is just a little too far to be able to pop over and then get back in time for dinner. I'd love to go to Kakimori and make a few notebooks, especially if they have materials in A4 size (probably they don't, though). What was that first ink in your video, it seemed mostly green but with sort of lavender-brown highlights?

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! It's nice that you have in-laws here. Tokyo changes so much and so fast! Especially all this building up for the Olympics. That ink was from iPaper called Matsu.

[@thepengreek5476]

I CAN’T BELIEVE you’re ALLOWED to test pens 😱

[@InkyRocks]

Allowed?!? It is expected!! It's great!

[@thepengreek5476]

Inky.Rocks gosh.. I’m so deprived LOL .. and I’m so glad you got a glass pen haha .. I was going to have to send you one otherwise!

[@InkyRocks]

@@thepengreek5476 I'm still very cautious with it...

[@traceysandberg5784]

These stores are fantastic!! Must. Go. To. Japan. ... someday. 🖊 📝

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! Absolutely! It's pen and stationery heaven but also great food and other cool things!

[@pugflyer]

Thank you. What an amazing stationary shop. Do they do left-handed custom notebooks?

[@InkyRocks]

It really is! Yes they do!

[@pugflyer]

@@InkyRocks That is amazing, that someone has thought to do this.

[@mikes10663]

Great fun! Thank you.

[@InkyRocks]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@paulsim2605]

ENOUGH! You mam deserve an award like... right now. Seriously good stuff you producing here. I'm constantly learning something new from every video XD

[@InkyRocks]

Oh I'm so glad! I always wonder if what I'm doing is meeting a need. Thank you so much!

[@jade_lin]

Is the Dandelion chocolate the same as in the US? Ever since I've moved to Asia, I miss the truly dark, dark chocolate that was easy to get in the west coast. In any case, I love your videos, since they're so informative and relaxing to listen to. ✨🖋️

[@InkyRocks]

I believe it is. Thank you--I aim for relaxing!

[@ravenskye6595]

Alesha what archival ink do you like? I'm thinking to use it for drawing... thank you

[@InkyRocks]

There are quite a few "waterproof" inks I like, but I'm not sure what you mean by archival. I'm not sure about the "acid-free" characteristics for inks. But I can tell you one thing, I've spilled a lot of ink (especially for my videos) and for the most part, if an ink won't come off my balcony, I don't worry about it because we get direct sunlight on it. All the inks have faded where you can no longer see it except one: Platinum Sepia. You might want to try that one!

[@sandraminobe499]

Looking really hard at chocolate!

[@InkyRocks]

I WAS!! I'm on another no sugar kick--they are difficult for me!

[@sandraminobe499]

@@InkyRocks I know what you mean, hope you do well!

[@homecareful]

I like following you.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks!

[@blakeward2]

What s store

[@InkyRocks]

Yes! They are pretty awesome!

[@DavyChinnJr]

Affirmative: I need to visit Japan.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! Yes you do!

[@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita]

The stores you show make me want to (even more than I already did) to go to Japan soon. All looks so great there. I could get lost for hours and hours inside those places. This was another good video. Thank you!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! You can definitely go for hours in some of these places! You need to come and meet all of us here!

[@OdE-ObjectosdeEscrita]

@@InkyRocks I would love to be able to afford that. Maybe one day...

[@jjavalon]

You are a GREAT KZbin fountain pen user! You give us something completely different. Thank you so much for doing this.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! What lovey feed back. I'll be posting again on Friday.

[@susanavenir]

What a wonderful video and what wonderful shops! Thank you for making me so happily Kakimori Kurun with envy.

[@InkyRocks]

It’s a beautiful store and that’s half the fun in using their stuff! Thanks!

[@korax67]

Wonderful video ! Thank you! Does Kakimori have site ? Or an e-shop ? I liked some of their inks.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. They have a website, but I don't think you can order stuff. Here is the link to their English page:kakimori.com/english/service

[@mirjameladhari]

Thank you for another splendid video!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much for watching them!

[@thedoover6520]

I love the ink book

[@InkyRocks]

It's pretty cool!

[@susanorban3059]

Loved watching this! I would LOVE to be able to go to a store(s) such as this! I'm new to fountain pens and inks but am totally head over heels in love with it all! Thanks for your videos! Susan in Arizona❤

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you--glad you enjoyed it. Welcome to our crazy rabbit hole--it's fun and the community is awesome!

[@docfrayon]

Very good idea the testing with a glass nib... I definitively lack that item in my modest collection...

[@InkyRocks]

I use a dip pen sometimes, but actually the glass pen works better with some weird inks like Sailor HaHa.

[@stampinsan]

Going to watch this video for the second time. I watched the first time with my jaw dropped. Can there really be a place like Kakimori and Okamotoya - both amazing?? Wow!

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! They are pretty fun! There is a load of interesting stationery places here. I may have to throw that kind of video into my line-up every once in awhile!

[@korax67]

@@InkyRocks this is a great idea and I think a lot of your viewers would love it ! Me too of course!

[@InkyRocks]

@@korax67 will do!

[@jacobus57]

What a wonderful, envy-inducing travelogue! Having just swatched my modest ink collection with a generic glass pen, I'm very interested in getting one that better suits my m-b wet writer preference. Do you have any suggestions as to how to choose and work with a glass artist? Thank you!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! I'm actually the wrong person to ask. I had a glass pen like, 10 years ago, and tried to smooth the nib. I ruined it. So I quit glass pens. This is my first foray back into it.

[@InkyRocks]

@@plexibertrand The company is called Hase Glass Studio. The place I bought it at was Okamotoya (stationery store). Okamotoya has an online presence but their stuff is pretty popular and sold out. That is so cool you cut your own stones! I've only done a few things as cabuchons.

[@dmullins311]

Thank you very much for sharing- what amyzing stationary shops. Japan is very spoiled with their excellent shops and products. Your photography is very beautiful and very relaxing.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! You wouldn't believe how much I mess up--it's a learning curve!

[@dmullins311]

@@InkyRocks that is all part of the fun and we get to enjoy it with you 😁

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! Thank you!

[@rohitpid]

Wow this is one of my favourite videos at a time when I needed a break from life here. I really wish I could make a custom notebook like that! We don't have anything like that here. I love seeing the stationery stores in Japan, they are so different from here (apart from the local Japanese owned stores like Maido). It's the videos like this where one glimpses small things and real life in a city that make one feel like you're there. Dandelion started here and is my local chocolatier! It's so funny to see them in Tokyo. Do they have a wall of chocolate that you can taste from for free there too? Thank you for doing these videos!

[@InkyRocks]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. My fountain pen stuff does give me a breather. I've not been to Dandelion before and they were not operating full up, so I don't know. Thank you for your support!