January 2026

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Monthly Digest

Thoughtful Tools for Everyday Moments

This month, we’re sharing new stationery designed for daily writing, small pauses, and personal expression, alongside fresh blog reads exploring Japanese stationery terms and the Bungu Joshi Award 2025.

POP Picks

A few highlights worth sharing.

A Smart First Pen for a New Chapter: SARASA Clip 2+S

Launching on Feb 2, Zebra introduces SARASA Clip 2+S, a slim multi-function pen designed for new working lives. Combining smooth SARASA gel ink in black and red with a mechanical pencil, it keeps the familiar writing feel while offering a lighter, slimmer body for everyday notes, planning, and quick switches between tasks.

*All images and information are taken from ZEBRA official website

Erase to Reveal: Mt. Fuji Edition Air-In Eraser

Releasing on Feb 23 for Mt. Fuji Day, PLUS presents a limited Air-In Mt. Fuji Eraser set inspired by the design of Japan’s former ¥1,000 banknote. As you erase, Mt. Fuji slowly appears, turning an everyday action into a small moment of play, packed in a banknote-style box that makes it perfect as a gift or souvenir.

*All images and information are taken from PLUS official website

Letters Inspired by Stone: Maruai’s MINERA Series

Arriving Mar 9, Maruai’s new MINERA letter sets draw inspiration from minerals like Blue Lace Agate, Pink Amethyst, Jade, and Marble. With subtle textures, stone-like color patterns, and clear wax-style sealing stickers, these letters are designed to add a quiet sense of beauty and intention to handwritten messages.

*All images and information are taken from MARUAI official website

Ink & POP

New stories fresh from the blog.

POP Moment

Not too long. Not too serious. 
Just a small POP of joy.

Do you know? A Japanese gel pen refill can write about 1,000 meters—roughly 250 pages of notes.
Do you know? A Japanese gel pen refill can write about 1,000 meters—roughly 250 pages of notes.

Just POPped

Fresh finds in the shop! 
Limited, seasonal, and oh-so giftable.

New Arrivals in Nov
New Arrivals in Nov

Watch the POP

Tiny journals, and gentle inspiration. Just press play.

Starting a new bullet journal with ZenPop

Another month, another little collection of moments. Turn the page with us.