Japanese Stationary Awards (2023-2025)

2022.md

🖋️ 2022 Japan Stationery Awards – Official Winners List 🇯🇵

Celebrating the most innovative, functional, and beautifully designed stationery products from Japan’s top creators.

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🏆 Major Awards

🥇 Grand Prize

Ballsign iD PLUS Gel Pen — Sakura Color Stationery
🖤 Shades: Pure Black, Late Night Black, Forest Black
✒️ Refined, textured, and smooth with center-of-gravity optimization for enhanced writing comfort.

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🎨 Design Award

mahora Manuscript Paper — Big Chestnut Paperwork
🟡 Designed with accessibility in mind: low-saturation colors (lemon yellow, lavender purple, mint green), wider spacing, and high readability — ideal for people with developmental disabilities.

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🛠️ Functionality / Feature Award

MaZi Magnetic Eraser — KUTSUWA
🧲 Contains iron powder to auto-collect eraser crumbs — less mess, more magic!

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🧠 Creative Award

Dr.Grip Series Mechanical Pencil — PILOT (Baile)
🛠️ Modular design allows users to customize weight and balance — tailored to your writing style.

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🗂️ Departmental Awards (35 Total)

#️⃣	🏷️ Category	✨ Product	🏢 Brand
1	Ballpoint Pen	Calme Monochrome Quiet Ballpoint Pen	–
2	Mechanical Pencil	–	Mitsubishi Pencil
3	Multifunction Pen	Juice UP 4 Press Gel Pen	PILOT
4	Pen	Hocoro Fountain Pen	Sailor (Write Music)
5	Eraser	Human Body Eraser	Hinodewashi
6	Color Pen	Sarasa nano Press Color Gel Pen	Zebra
7	Pencil Case	Tablet Stand Type Stationery	KUTSUWA
8	Folder	Waterproof A4 Folder	KING JIM
9	Tape	Transparent Portable 3M Tape	Scotch®
10	Memo	Loose-leaf Portable Word Book	KOKUYO
11	Adhesive	Strong Dotted Double-Sided Adhesive	KOKUYO
12	Post-it	Grid Scratchpad	PILOT
13	Scissors	Pen Scissors	Fujii Raymay
14	Notebook	Sooofa Soft Circle Notebook	KOKUYO
15	Desk Organizer	utlim Reconfigurable Magnet Holder	SONIC
16	Seal	Translucent Engraved Rubber Stamp	SEED
17	Letter Sign	Showa Handbook Letter Sign	Furukawa Paper Works
18	Postcard	Postcard of Hibiya Flower Field	DAIGO
19	Handbook	isshoni Desktop Landscape Notebook	DAIGO
20	Textured Paper	KITTA Masking Paper Pocket Tape	KING JIM
21	Sticker	Transparent Sticker	RYU RYU
22	Clip	Shiba Inu Multifunctional Clip	PINE BOOK
23	Bag	Vertical Business Backpack	KOKUYO
24	Junkudo Bookstore	Cartridge Type Empty Pen	Kuretake
25	Nagasawa Award	Glitter Ink	Kuretake
26	Youdu Baxi Award	Box Opener Privacy Seal	Plus Plus
27	Xiongze Bookstore	Quick-Drying Brush	–
28	Ishimaru Bunkyodo	Lakit Cloud Course Stationery Set	Mitsubishi Pencil
29	Office Supply	Auto-Shrink Pin Compass	KUTSUWA
30	Coach&Four Award	Limited 100 Color Lead Set	Sakura
31	Tsutaya Award	WORKERS'BOX Envelope	HI MOJIMOJI
32	Tokyu Hands	10ml Empty Ink Bottle	Sailor (Write Music)
33	Novelty Institute	Graph Paper	ATABO
34	You Lin Tang	Decorative Paper Tape	Republic
35	LOFT	Three-Color Greeting Card Kit	Shachihata

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📝 Notes

• Some brand/product names are translated from Japanese.
• Awards reflect a wide range of design excellence — from ergonomic innovation to aesthetic impact.

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📎 Curated from official 2022 results (source: iMedia / Japan Stationery Awards)
🛍️ For more: Stationery Store Awards Archive

2024.md

🖋️ 2024 Japan Stationery Store Awards – Winners List 🇯🇵

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🏆 Major Awards

🥇 Grand Prize

Pentel Mattehop Gel Roller Pen – Pentel
🎨 Smooth-writing gel pen with a soft matte finish that makes even dark paper stand out beautifully.

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🎨 Design Award

Uni-ball ONE P – Uni Mitsubishi
🖊️ A pastel-themed gel pen designed with a minimal, modern aesthetic and recyclable resin body.

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🛠️ Functionality Award

Campus Flat Notebook – Kokuyo
📘 Opens completely flat thanks to an innovative binding structure. Lightweight and highly portable.

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💡 Idea Award

Ukanmuri Clip – Sun-Star
📎 A uniquely designed paperclip shaped like the Japanese "u-kanmuri" radical — fun and functional!

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🗂️ Departmental Awards (Selected)

#️⃣	🏷️ Category	✨ Product	🏢 Brand
1	Ballpoint Pen	Frixion Waai Erasable Gel Pen	Pilot
2	Mechanical Pencil	Kuru Toga Dive	Uni Mitsubishi
3	Multi-function Pen	Jetstream 4&1 Bamboo Grip	Uni Mitsubishi
4	Fountain Pen	#3776 Century Fuji Cloudscape “Scale Clouds”	Platinum
5	Color Pen	Ninipie Deco	Sun-Star
6	Eraser	Ain Eraser (Sticking Type)	Pentel
7	Pencil Case	Kakusta Silicone Pen Holder	Sonic
8	Desktop Storage	Roomy Desk Tray	Lihit Lab
9	Pouch & Bag	Notebook Bellyband	Midori
10	File	Smart Binder	Maruman
11	Sticky Notes	Soft and Chewy Bread Sticky Notes	Sun-Star
12	Letter Set	Flower-colored Washi Letter Set	Midori
13	Card	Fleurir Multipurpose Card + Bookmark	Hallmark
14	Memo	Couleur Foncé BOX Memo	Pilot
15	Notebook	SUNNY LIGHT Notebook	Iroha Publishing
16	Stamp	Paintable Penetration Stamp Half Size	Midori
17	Diary	Campus Diary 2024 (Half Size)	Kokuyo
18	Masking Tape	Masté Slim 2-Roll Set	Mark’s
19	Glue	GLOO Liquid Glue	Kokuyo
20	Seal	HITOTOKI COFFRET Film Stickers (Cosmetic Motif)	King Jim
21	Clip	Smart Double Clip	Kokuyo
22	Scissors	HAKO-AKE 2-Way Cutter & Scissors	Kokuyo
23	Cutter	Foldable Ruler with Cutter	Kutsuwa

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🧑‍⚖️ Judges' Special Awards

• Ryu Ryu Aderia Retro Glass Pen Set – Retro-style glass pen set with accessories
• Sonic Time Sense Timer 3, 2, 1! – Visual bar timer for productivity
• Shachihata Glow Ink Pad – Pearlescent ink pad in nature-inspired colors
• Sun-Star Oshiri Mouse – Hamster-shaped mouse with a clicky “butt”
• Sonic Libigaku Sharpener – Lantern-like rechargeable pencil sharpener
• Raymay Talking Globe & Karuta – Interactive globe with voice info (Japanese only)
• Sailor Dipton Ink – Shimmering dip-pen ink with polarized glitter
• Kokuyo Wall Magnet – Magnetic hook for plasterboard walls
• Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen (Medium Nib) – Combines dip pen flexibility with fountain pen nib
• Uni Metal Lead Case – Stylish, slide-open pencil lead container
• Sun-Star Mogu Mogu Zoo Cleaner – Cute tabletop cleaner (cat design)
• Sonic Chimney Outlet House – Cute, child-safe power outlet with USB ports
• Kanmido File Tab – Washable, durable, reusable index tabs

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📎 Source: PaperWhisper 2024 Retrospective

2025.md

🖋️ 2025 Japan Stationery Store Awards – Winners List 🇯🇵

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🏆 Major Awards

🥇 Grand Prize

KIRE-NA Highlighter – Pilot
🌟 Vibrant, smudge-free highlighter with a sleek design, perfect for precise marking and vivid notes.

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🎨 Design Award

THE POST Sustainable Leather Bendy Pencil Case – Luddite
♻️ Eco-friendly leather pencil case with a flexible, minimalist design for stylish organization.

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🛠️ Functionality Award

Jetstream Single Ballpoint Pen (Lite Touch Ink) – Uni Mitsubishi
✒️ Ultra-smooth ballpoint with Lite Touch Ink for effortless writing and reduced hand fatigue.

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💡 Idea Award

HITOTOKI Kori Jirushi Ice Stamp – King Jim
❄️ Creative stamp with an ice motif, adding a playful and unique touch to paper crafts.

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🗂️ Departmental Awards (22 Total)

#️⃣	🏷️ Category	✨ Product	🏢 Brand
1	Ballpoint Pen	bLenU	Zebra
2	Mechanical Pencil	Kuru Toga Metal	Uni Mitsubishi
3	Multi-function Pen	Jetstream 4&1 (Lite Touch Ink)	Uni Mitsubishi
4	Fountain Pen	TUZU Adjust Fountain Pen	Sailor
5	Color Pen	Decot 3 Overlapping Marker Pen	Sun-Star
6	Eraser	Sakura Tree Radar	Seed
7	Pencil Case	UFO Pen Case	Sun-Star
8	Desktop Storage	Memory Tray	Raymay
9	Pouch & Bag	myfa Decoration Box Pouch	LIHIT LAB
10	File	Ito/oshi	PLUS
11	Sticky Notes	To-do Sticky Notes Film	Daigo
12	Letter Set	Flower-colored Washi Ippitsusen	Midori
13	Card	Transparent Card	Ryu-Ryu
14	Memo	Kurutto Ring	Maruman
15	Notebook	Tea & Reading Time Note	Daigo
16	Stamp	Pyokkori Stamp	Sun-Star
17	Diary	Life Log Weekly Planner Block	Mark’s
18	Masking Tape	mt Upcycle Tape	Kamio
19	Seal	Palettone Sticker	Sun-Star
20	Clip	Terrasuno Glowing Clip	Sun-Star
21	Scissors	Cap-integrated Kid Scissors	Kutsuwa
22	Cutter	AKELKEY 2WAY Opener	Sun-Star

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🧑‍⚖️ Judges' Special Awards

• Lion Hanisakku vol.3 (Haniwa-shaped Finger Cots) – Ishimaru Bunkoudou Award: Fun, haniwa-shaped finger cots for page-turning ease.
• Midori Calendar Template – Office Vendor Award: Customizable calendar template for organized planning.
• Nakabayashi Manual Sharpener (Standard + Thick) – Kumazawa Bookstore Award: Versatile sharpener for multiple pencil sizes.
• Kutsuwa Wakeari Writing Board – Coach & Four Award: Portable board for comfortable writing on the go.
• Kokuyo Campus Blue Memorization Sheet – Seibunkan Bookstore Award: Study aid with blue grid for better retention.
• LACONIC® FLEX – TSUTAYA Award: Flexible, modular planner for creative scheduling.
• Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen Stand & Nib Case – Nagasawa Award: Sleek stand and case for dip pen enthusiasts.
• Atabo Stationery Marufude-sen Hex Grids – Novelty Lab Award: Hexagonal grid paper for precise sketching.
• Sonic Pico Arithmetic Drill Trainer – Hands Award: Mental math training tool for kids.
• Max Vaimo 11 Flarme Stapler – Maruzen Junkudo Award: Compact, vibrant stapler with strong performance.
• Sugai World Tiptoes Bookmark Pen – Yurindo Award: Bookmark-shaped pen for dual-purpose convenience.
• El Commun MATOKA Die Cut Mouse Pad – Loft Award: Playful, die-cut mouse pad for desk charm.
• Pentel Art Crayon – Yodobashi Camera Award: Creamy, vibrant crayons for artistic expression.

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📎 Source: PaperWhisper 2025 Awards