Smart Japanese Office Stationery Supplies You didn't Know

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

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[@btsisthebesta.r.m.y6766]

You disservice more subscriber's you do such hard work !

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

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[@Unknownymous_glitch]

Please do more office supply!!

[@bluebutterfly7233]

No more of these. Found it very boring. Well, except Wolfy. That was exciting. Didn't finish watching.

[@Debugerr]

Make a video on top rated economical airbnb in Tokyo and kyoto

[@Dunamis_010]

I was stationed in Japan and I'll say this: As a writer and artist who values good stationary, Japan has the best I've ever used. I geek out even thinking about it, LOL

[@Kitajima2]

Lol you should watch that one video about how math professors are obsessed with Japanese chalk. I think it was the channel Great Big Story

[@turuus5215]

Japanese people are detail-oriented which makes them good engineers or professionals. Japanese stationaries are probably the best in world, but quite pricier on the other hand.

[@mr.noprobz3412]

Agreed! Currently I'm saving up a bit so I'm dealing with Sharpie, but I know Japan has some good stuff like the Sumi brush pen.

[@sanakris22]

You can still get them in the states. Jetpens.com :)

[@citrine168]

They even have the best chalk in the world

[@Syn]

one of my most favorite japanese stationary is the kurutoga mechanical pencils where basically the lead always stays sharp , so you know how when you write on the same side of a pencil for too long the strokes start to get thicker? the kurutoga pencils have a rotating mechanism inside that spins whenever you lift up the pencil to write a letter so the lead stroke stays the same throughout and for me personally it provides a better writing experience -- i also like this one unique type of scissors i bought from the national bookstore @ the Philippines (came from japan) where it can contract on a compact size of a pen while still being able to fully extend as big as regular scissors haha i love japanese stationary it's just so convenient

[@themonsterbrat]

Ah, the Uni Kuru Toga! I love it as well. On top of the main function which you have explained, I really like its weight and premium look & feel. Another thing I used to love as a kid are the memorisation highlighters + rulers... The kind where, if you highlight a text and then cover it with the accompanying ruler, the text gets masked.

[@pinkmagicali]

I saw that on JetPens. It looks cool but it’s so darn difficult to get Japanese stationery in Australia.

[@justanawkwardnerd]

@@pinkmagicali Does JetPens not ship to Australia?

[@slowwound2656]

I own two kurutogas and one rOt ring wich is German made, but I feel they are both equal in quality. The rOt ring is a little heavier which is nice for drawing or drafting.

[@kingbruteshot]

You should do more of these videos! Its so cool to see the different things japan has!

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Awesome! Glad you like this type of video.

[@kdhkak]

Right!!!!! We want more videos like this one 1⃣

[@bluebutterfly7233]

No. Very boring.

[@bluebutterfly7233]

@@kdhkak no

[@bluebutterfly7233]

@Peachgirl91 You have no control over it so why are you asking? Watch his videos and then you tell me.

[@Sabotageer]

Japanese Stationery stores are always so dangerous... for my wallet. I don't need this, but it's cool and I don't have it. haha.

[@firebirdude2]

That scrapbook cutter is SWEEEET!

[@InconsistentContent]

So true!

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

LOL, me too! I can hear a muffled sobbing sound coming from inside my wallet every time I go near any shop in Japan.

[@troubleshooter8708]

u r definitely right!

[@corruptedteka]

I feel like this is what I'm gonna be like when I go to Japan.

[@RJSmithcomedy]

“You ever eat glue as a kid?” “No” “Oh yeah me either 😳” 🤣😂

[@aloevera7422]

I guffawed

[@xiaorishu]

Professional eraser person lmao!

[@joshlaidlaw646]

I think they’d be useful for Mangaka. They’d need something like that drawing all the time.

[@dotted_stains2792]

Yeah 😂😂😂

[@AtlanticPicture]

Love this setup. Maiko "heckling" from the background is super funny. They are great together :))

[@grayonthewater]

Yes! I love her comments lol

[@VANTABL4CK]

That Scrap Book Cutter was Genius

[@junsjulywonpilsyonpilchany5241]

It's my fave one here. I hope we have something like that here.

[@artisticyeti22]

Indeed

[@kjbrasdas]

We had something similar in graphic arts school, but this design looks a lot slicker and safer to use.

[@jennabrown9713]

The 5 sided eraser is really good for artists trying to detail sections of pencil work in their drawing :).

[@Jhona3304]

I love Paolo and this channel so much. Whenever Paolo is talking to the camera, he always sounds kind and calm and would often smile or laugh on the video. It gives a feel good feeling while watching. And those day in the life videos are the best. And I love how suddenly we have a video about stationary in japan. Lol! Anyone else feeling so relax watching him test those erasers and pens.

[@Mae-cr6xq]

as a stationery fan, it's so fun to hear paolo talk about cool stationery and just express his real opinion about it 😂 and yes, students do still use erasers 🤣

[@jiayibai5224]

I personally love to use a laser gun to disintegrate my mistakes. So much easier

[@hijabigirl18]

I like those cute post its

[@degetei5287]

"In order to write, you have to use friction" - Paolo 2020

[@miguelare3]

This made me crap myself lol

[@jujubear3049]

Could be a very good slogan for the company. You know

[@malakairei]

I think the concept is amiss. "FRIXION" is a brand of pen that is erasable with a plastic eraser. So original that "FRIXION" has become generic for erasable pens.

[@RandmAnimal]

"its big brain time" - paolo probably

[@streammedia2800]

3:08 - 3. Ichigyo Eraser... That thing is super useful if you are passionate about pencil shading and drawings of portaraits...to draw diff. hair textures we have to often use erasers of varying thicknesses... for all these years I had made my own customized erazers tips for achieving desired results on beards and hair. It'd be nice to buy something like that from a stationary shop, but I'm out of luck\ PS: diff. people use diff. techniques to achieve diff. levels of perfection. The technique that i use involves erasers. These types of erasers are not necessary but efficient .

[@umxin294]

I remembered when I was in middle school and high school in China. We bought Japanese pen like Uni, Pilot. Its true that these brands are better than some domestic brands.

[@navedabbasi163]

I wish I had that precise eraser during the my first semester for engineering drawing. It was a pain in the ass.

[@chrisdane2014]

As a stationery addict, this type of content is my happy pill

[@alpo6257]

Congratulations to you and your family, I wish you all the best and great health for your newborn

[@loreanmerana9171]

When I visited Japan, I spent a ridic looong time in one of the stationary/office/art supply stores in Tokyo than in any souvenir shop. My eyes lit up and there were so many good products I wanted to take home with me. This video is so fun and helpful! Thanks!

[@jessicamompoint1849]

I 💕 💕 office supplies, in America I'm excited whenever I go to Staples. I like the wearable note, glue sticks, the highlighter, post it 😊, scrapbook cutter looks cool.

[@fusiapink5593]

I’m a stationery fan, so obviously Japan is my favourite country. I’m amazed with their creativity used to ease your problems.

[@Alex19781986]

When it comes to stationary, it's Japan v.s. Rest of the world...

[@szechanchan]

I'd say when it comes to everything!

[@citrine168]

When i was a kid like in early 80’s ( am pretty old) they have very nice stationary from sanrio products. Look it up sanrio is like the pioneer of best stationary in japan

[@Kenta-0159]

You mean all things in Japan??

[@naturalthing1]

stationEry

[@joshuabuchanan9106]

Paulo, please do more videos like this! I love to see not just Japan itself but also the different little cultural and mundane differences in life between Japan and my own country. Much appreciated!

[@giornemanson2436]

My favorite part was seeing Wolfy’s cute lil face omg 😍😍😍

[@heywardfi]

Love the videos Japan is a dream destination for me and from one father to a new father. Congratulations on your beautiful bundle of joy.

[@VANTABL4CK]

The teachers banned Frixion pens in my school. They thought that after correcting the test papers, kids could erase what they had written and write the correct answers and tell the teachers to increase their marks

[@junsjulywonpilsyonpilchany5241]

Same. Though it is not entirely banned by everyone, some really strict teachers do not allow it.

[@chrono-glitchwaterlily8776]

Mine too even though they always correct it in a way that is essentially impossible to change your answer without them knowing about it

[@septiaanrml]

same lol, but it's also the teachers' concern because when the written paper is exposed to heat, the ink will disappear and so they can't even mark the papers properly

[@ambiej123]

Horror stories with Frixion pens: my friend (uni) wrote an essay question, edited work and erased almost a paragraph- didn’t realize heat from friction erased to next page until professor asked her what it was supposed to say. She didn’t know and her b went to a c. I wrote my notes and left them on the dashboard of the car. The heat in the car erased pages of notes. A LOT harder to study.

[@teresamontgomery9413]

I love how you are learning these as you go as well. It makes it more fun! Japanese stationary, iffuce supply, school supply, whatever category, is soooo much more functional than the US!! I cant wait to find some place to ourchase some. Especially those post-its don't have the tip where you can mark the exact word and then tear off the tail to mark your page at the top of the book. Every teacher, studebt, ir avud reader's dream!!

[@tucoerquilenne6765]

The double highlighter one was cool. Two contrasting colors help break up the highlights and makes it easier to see.

[@Xiang-u8w]

Still waiting for more "Day in the life" vids :(

[@warionesha4237]

Day of the life of an EMT or something would be cool during the quarantine

[@ghadamissaoui8104]

Same

[@Centre14]

*DAY IN LIFE OF YAKUZA*

[@Zachary_danger]

I think covid 19 would be a bit of an issue there...

[@Xiang-u8w]

Zac Brown maybe day in the life during a pandemic!

[@jennifersakai5826]

YES... More videos like this. I love stationary, actually all things Japanese in general. It’s a nice change and makes me wish I can get more of these stuff...

[@matthewjay660]

2:44 I’m a high school teacher and yes, kids still use erasers.

[@KillerQueen-gx4vb]

Ironically, I’m currently in high school and I’ve used more erasers in this year than I ever did in elementary/ middle school.

[@TheMondi21]

I'm a stationery addict so this video makes me happy! I'm obsessed with Japanese stationery for their uniqueness and high quality, I'm subscribed to a Japanese monthly stationery box. Here are some suggestions if you want to do a part 2: *Harinacs stapleless stapler (yes, it's pretty cool) *Dotliner glue (it's glue that comes in a roller tape that looks similar to a correction tape) *Washi tape cutters (there's plenty of different designs, they are very cute and useful for washi tape lovers) *Ojikeshi eraser (it's an eraser with a bald uncle design, the eraser shavings stick to the head of the uncle, giving him hair lol) *block clips (buildable paper clips that look like legos!) *shitajiki

[@VannieEats]

I love japanese stationary. It makes school so much more fun! 💖

[@aliceincokes]

I'm an adult now and I still use Frixion since high school! My favorite pen!

[@jidori2258]

I love how organized the stationery stores always are. It's a neat freak's dream world :)))

[@sombra2]

I still visit Daiso in my city (outside Japan) and every time I'm amazed by the finds I make. Japanese people love small details.

[@rainbowholicTV]

Time to go to LoFT 😂👌🏻

[@Ellewolf20]

I traveled to Japan last summer and every city I visited I always went to a different stationery and I felt like I was in heaven! Japan has the best stationery ever, they have the cutest and most functional items🥰

[@JctsUK]

Absolutely love “the day in the life” videos! Please do more. Love the channel though, such good vibes from you guys. Have genuinely made me want to visit Japan!

[@JaneDoe-oq3kx]

@fractured eyes i agreed. It makes sense if Paolo takes some time off for that series (my fav. series too) in today current pandemic situation. With baby and Maiko-san recovering, i bet Paolo also worried if he ends up spread it to his family.

[@hotcrazycatladyme168]

Japan has the best stationary stuff. I also love their accessories for packing school lunches. I don't know if you guys have made a video on that yet (not that I have noticed anyway) but that would be a cool video too since you've reviewed bento boxes a lot. They have so many options for making your own like those cute toothpicks, mini ketchup bottles, etc.

[@k.r.99]

I always loved how practical japanese engineers and inventors think. I'm glad this video isn't about practical merchandise for weebs 😂

[@grayonthewater]

I know office supplies may not be very exciting to some people but I really enjoy seeing how day-to-day life is different in different parts of the world and even learning something as small as unique office supplies is really interesting to me. Especially because it’s probably not something that Japanese people think is special, they probably think everyone uses them. Keep showing us stuff like this! 😄Also, please keep including commentary from Maiko from behind the camera she is so funny lol

[@radmilakovacevic7509]

When are u gonna make day in the life of a Yakuza memeber

[@MrWalker1000]

Underrated comment

[@wildlyAJ]

XD tho hes gotta find a safer and a probably more above-ground group that allows film and stuff since theyre pretty dangerous groups. I feel like yakuzas usually won't allow for office tours and most of the tasks that come to mind are kinda less ok to put on youtube? idk thats just what I think from some info I watched on youtube and seinen mangas hahaha Idk i just think that a yakuza member's life would be a tad too controversial considering that I remember this vid about a homeless ex-yakuza whos had his pinkie cut off as price for leaving his group

[@giornogiovanna3139]

He should do a day in a life of a JAV actress.

[@love_agapi_m3976]

He won’t if he doesn’t want to swim with the fishes lol

[@rellaleonissefeliciano6782]

The spiky eraser and that first product, I'd so love that back in college. When you make so many plates or drawing in some engineering classes, that'd be so useful

[@gunkman_man]

12:12 when you were a kid during class, and you were too scared to get permission to go to the toilet

[@pranavv6784]

lol xD

[@destituteanddecadent9106]

Straight up funniest shit I seen this whole week, why only 75 likes?

[@kathrynJMwest]

I lived in Jakarta in the 80's and used to love the Japanese stationary you could get in Sarinah Jaya. My favourite was The Little Twin Stars - I had a wonderful colour pencil set made by Mitsubishi and the quality of these was on a par with Caran D'ache! I also got some amazing erasers and lots of other things. I am now 51 and have never quite outgrown my love of LTS or stationary!

[@SeaweedKisses]

As a huge stationery nerd, yeeesss!!! Loved this video! Any chance there might be a part 2?...🤣😉🤩

[@citrine168]

If you go to japan leave one luggage just for stationary am telling you , you will cry of joy seeing the whole store full of it

[@sreetamadas6319]

Awwww Wolfy!!!??? You named him Wolfy?? How absolutely adorable he is! Ow my precious!

[@MrLeviathoth]

"A Day in the Life." Can't get enough of those. Thanks.

[@vienpatawaran2298]

Japanese stationary is the cutest!!! This is sooo true! I could get lost and spend a whole day in the stationary section of tokyu hands and department stores

[@Chaox745]

4:13 Indian Kids Nostalgia Right there !!

[@keysburntgucci9016]

We didn't have the rubbery one tho. Gosh, I forgot what we used to buy in order to get that ruler as a freebie.

[@artisticyeti22]

Right!!

[@Chaox745]

@@keysburntgucci9016 Bruh we had the hard total metals one xD...i cut my wrist many times...

[@tomomi.tsumayu]

I love Japanese Office Stationery! I was introduced to the colored Frixion pens two years ago and I never went back. Over time, I got Frixion markers, Frixion, highlighters and stamps.

[@xole9504]

"I never did, but there are kids that ate glue" *Licks lips while thinking about that sweet taste of glue from the old days* Love the content you keep providing. Keep up the good work, but don't work too hard, you got to make sure to look after Maiko and give her time off from Wolfy. I'm sure at times it will be stressful and you will feel lost, but I have no doubt you'll both be amazing parents! Congratulations btw.

[@xangraneko2290]

Japanese stationery is really at another level. The gray is probably used a lot in bulletjournaling.

[@SiodogRehane]

10:38 the disrespect! Those are the infamous generals from sengoku jidai! Like cmon man everyone knows Date at least 😂

[@lucbian]

Omg, I love stationery, I'm halfway through the video and the squared Glu is absolute heaven. I've been gluing a lot of stuff lately when organizing my documents and some notes I'm taking for a course and the round glue is always causing problems with the corners not sticking properly.

[@miraie9587]

Aww. Thanks for this video. I'm so obsessed about japanese stationary items.

[@LUQNE]

For anyone who does get bothered by scraps like paper or eraser bits on your table, a more eco-friendly version is the Midori Mini Cleaner. Does the same job without needing that sticky paper or buying paper refills. Plus, it looks cute rolling a tiny car across your desk.

[@wabi_sabi8765]

I’m in yr 7 (or grade 7) and I use erasers on the daily, friction pens aren’t s good as the standard pencil ✏️ in my opinion. Also I love your vids they are so interesting because I enjoy the way of living, food and everything in Japan 🇯🇵.

[@chelseycothran4494]

Those are the cutest post it notes!!!

[@Nstquack]

Make Your Own Comic- what I needed for a long time, omg! Now I want to buy most of those items🤩 great video, please make more reviews of Japanese items😊

[@sudhindrakopalle7071]

Japan has so many cool things like these that would make wonderful gifts and souvenirs!

[@mikihara_tsukiko]

10:36 Paolo: "I think that guy's a pirate. Is that a pirate, Maiko?" Me, an 8-years & still counting big weeb fan of Date Masamune: bLaSPhemY!!1!

[@katchoo100]

Lol! I legit exclaimed “It’s Masamune!” and then came here to comment. 😅😂

[@inkdew5620]

*Japan for a modular life style* all the way from your houses to your pens, you get to personalize everything!!

[@Azura.Ashton]

For those of you whom keep asking "a day in the life" videos, please remember that we're still in pandemic. In the meantime, there are dozens of previous videos to rewatch. Stay healthy, stay safe.

[@trishaturner2078]

That stationery is so cute and useful too. Wolfy is gorgeous.

[@wonderlandxbuilder6740]

I guess paying for the membership is my best desicion yet.Keep it up!!

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks for being a member on my KZbin channel. I appreciate it!

[@Simkets]

Of course it is! Paolo is the best! ^^

[@efany82]

When I lived in San Francisco, I'd frequent a Japanese stationary store there. I miss it so much!!

[@suzels2327]

Please make more "day in the life" videos 😊

[@silky0439]

Ooooh! The baby! How adorable! God bless you both!

[@BigSources]

Ive been training 5 years in the mountains to be able to do the final test in order to get the dangerous and hard job of a professional eraser.

[@David-cf8qt]

Matsushita the Fifth?

[@BigSources]

@@David-cf8qt yes?

[@David-cf8qt]

@@BigSources We missed you

[@kythconney7412]

Oooooooooooh that dual highlighter. I’d love that! It’s nice when reviewing notes because i won’t have to keep switching between two highlighters.

[@evalawless5838]

aww wolfy is so cute!se do a day in the life of a high school student

[@musicartculture]

Please do more of these kind of videos! I am constantly surprized how many unique reallt functional home products japan has, like kitchen tools and machine, hygiene products etc

[@porcelain12]

Very interesting! Im a card maker, so everything pen, pencils, paper related...i'll always love it!😜 and I agree ..japanese stationary is the cutest!

[@Mageofpie]

I don't know how many places do it, but my Japanese classes at uni always preferred us to use pencil and I've kind of become accustomed to it. I think it's a great idea for any language student to use pencils because you can fix things up and you're going to make way more writings mistakes with learning a new language than with anything else.

[@NarutoUzumaki-zf4bn]

Hey can You Make More Videos On the day in the life of people? It would be great to know about other japanese worker lives.

[@SeanDennis72]

I finally found the perfect mechanical pencil for me, a Uni Kuru Toga, from watching a video about Japanese stationery on YT. The pencil rotates the lead around as you write so the tip of the lead is always at a nice fine point. It doesn't work well when you write cursive but since I tend to print when I write, the pencil works great. About $10 on Amazon here in the US. I love Japanese stationery and yes, I use erasers ... a lot.

[@jasonicgamer1683]

Hey paolo could you do a video just to introduce the Ainu ethnic group in japan please 😊

[@vidhip8826]

I love the paper cutter! THAT I think is the most useful and makes sense why it exists!

[@bacardiiyaam40]

I mostly miss the "Day in a Life ..." Series from you :)

[@Rick_Poole]

i work for a Japanese company in the UK, our boss brings us thing like this back each time he goes back home. Last time it was the post-it notes with the character heads. Time before was sushi erasers.

[@catchkorea-yourkoreanfrien8495]

📂Documents └📁KZbin └📁 Paolo From Tokyo └📁 Great Videos This video should go in here!

[@zm2027]

Japanese stationary have really the best quality. I have been using a Japanese mechanical pencil for 12 years and it works well.

[@RM209]

"Check out the TOEkyo merch!" (da dan ching) Edit: Why does it work?

[@LizNguyen]

My little nephew has this little eraser bit vacuum thing that sucks up the eraser bits. It's pretty cool, and doesn't cause excess waste.

[@akatosh2795]

10:36 - That is Date Masamune

[@lakemarygardens]

I visit here just to see the baby now. He waved to say hello and that was priceless!

[@capril5140]

11:39 I would feel like a really cool teen if I had that cutter lol

[@angeltt4390]

As a stationary addict this video is awesome! The grey highlighters are big with BuJo (bullet journal) users as well as good for highlighting text etc that needs to be photocopied/scanned.

[@gauconbebe]

I want that comic book so bad but there’s nowhere to buy it online

[@hatanohifumi4645]

Get tachiyomi thien print the pages for your self

[@bharadwajr3430]

Really, japanese stationary is unique. Like one of my dad's colleague bought me a mechanical eraser from Taiwan (which was made in japan )and it is super cool .

[@gwillis01]

There are certain American children who are five or six year olds in the lowest school grade who are very mouth oriented. After putting everything else in the mouth, why not put school glue in the mouth? Elmer's brand glue is the stereotypical glue used in the lowest school grade in America.

[@DFMurray]

That Ichigyo eraser is for spreadsheet cells or for graphing paper. Each side is for various cell widths, the note margins, etc.

[@fullmetalfunk]

"look, i made a little p" ok Paolo, you don't have to brag, damn 😒

[@JenniferColeman]

I exclusively use grey highlighters! I prefer them to colors because they're less obtrusive to others who might want to read something later and not care about my highlighting.

[@davidluong5651]

I still can’t get over your kids name “Wolfy”....😔

[@susansummers6748]

Definitely need more videos with that super cute baby boy!

[@kaykovo1]

Lol I loved her being surprised by the kids eating glue thing 😂

[@cac2244]

I love that you easily move from one topic to the other. Watching your videos is always fun as we never know where it will land us.