Japanese Stationery Awards - Key Highlights

Introduction

• Japanese stationery is renowned globally.
• Awards judged by 13 popular Japanese stationery stores.
• Criteria: designs, functions, and concepts.
• ~1600 nominees evaluated.

Grand Prize

Pentel Hybrid Mattehop Gel Pens

• Opaque on light and dark paper.
• Matte, plastic-like finish when dry.
• Usable on coated papers like photos.
• Tips: Go slow and allow ample drying time.

Design Award

Uni-ball One P

• Guinness World Record holder for blackest gel ink.
• Compact (fits in pockets) and comfortable (wide barrel reduces hand fatigue).
• Solid-colored pen bodies and spring-loaded metal clips.

Functionality Award

Kokuyo Campus Flat Notebooks

• Lies completely flat due to a special binding developed over 3 years.
• Easier and more comfortable writing across pages.
• Larger surface area for note-taking and brainstorming.

Idea Award

Sun-Star Ukanmuri Clips

• U-shaped clips to hold book pages open without damaging spines.
• Attach to books or backpacks.

Ball Pen Award

Pilot FriXion Pens (Waai Gel Pens 2023)

• Thermosensitive ink that disappears with heat.
• Rubber eraser for removing mistakes.
• Recommended for students, professionals, planners.
• New chic ivory bodies with saturated inks.

Multifunctional Pen Award

Uni Jetstream 4&1 Multi Pen

• Includes four ballpoint inks and one mechanical pencil component.
• Bamboo grip section for unique feel and sophisticated look.
• Smooth, low-viscosity ink.

Sticker Award

King Jim Coffret Film Stickers

• Inspired by makeup palettes.
• Foil stickers for planners.
• Combine with other stickers and washi tapes for enhanced visual interest.

Stamp Award

Midori Stamps

• Pre-inked for no separate ink pad needed.
• Crisp, clean lines suitable for water-based pens, markers, and paints.
• Includes titles, accents, calendars, habit trackers.

Washi Tape Award

Mark's Maste Washi Tapes

• Two rolls per set: solid-colored and patterned.
• Perforated for clean tearing; removable and restickable.

Eraser Award

Pentel Ain Dust-Sticking Eraser

• Crumbs stick to the eraser for easy cleanup.
• Suggested use: avoid making messes and use an appropriate cleaner.

Conclusion

• Audience encouraged to suggest deserving stationery items.
• All items available at JetPens.com.