Nippon Note’s lined notebooks are for people who enjoy writing by hand and appreciate good paper. choose from the slim standard range for everyday notes, or premium notebooks with more pages and silky paper developed for fountain pens and ballpoints.
the covers give stationery lovers something to enjoy before they even open a page. both ranges use “fancy paper”, a speciality paper chosen for its colour and texture. ornamental borders inspired by old books follow a design used for more than half a century. the standard covers have a finish reminiscent of woven cloth, while the premium covers have a subtle shimmer and embossed lettering. either would make a lovely gift for someone who always has a notebook on the go.
standard paper: smooth, acid-free paper developed with Japanese papermaker Oji Paper. it resists deterioration over time, helping preserve notes you want to keep.
standard binding: the cover and pages are sewn together for strength.
standard sizes: A6, A5, semi-B5 and A4.
premium paper: 192 pages of silky paper for fountain pens and ballpoints, available in A6 and A5.
premium binding: opens flat, making it easier to write across the spread.
standard :
acid-free writing paper, speciality paper covers and thread-sewn binding.
premium :
865 premium writing paper, 86.5 gsm; speciality paper covers and Smyth-sewn binding.
Keep dry and store away from direct sunlight.
- A6 : 105 x 148 mm; 104 pages (52 sheets); 6 mm ruling.
- A6 : 105 x 148 mm; 104 pages (52 sheets); 6 mm ruling.
- A5 : 148 x 210 mm; 56 pages (28 sheets); 7 mm ruling.
- semi-B5 : 179 x 252 mm; 68 pages (34 sheets); 6.5 mm ruling.
- A4 : 210 x 297 mm; 80 pages (40 sheets); 7 mm ruling.
- A6 premium : 105 x 148 mm; 192 pages (96 sheets); 6.5 mm ruling; 86.5 gsm paper.
- A5 premium : 148 x 210 mm; 192 pages (96 sheets); 7 mm ruling; 86.5 gsm paper.
Nippon Note’s story starts with Apica and Kyokuto, two familiar names in Japanese stationery. Their exercise books have accompanied generations of schoolchildren, alongside notebooks made for work and everyday writing. Apica began in 1916, while Kyokuto grew from the stationery business Harukichi Sano started in 1922.
The two makers worked separately for almost a century before joining in 2019 to form Nippon Note. Okina, another Japanese stationery maker with roots in 1916, became part of the company in 2024. Each brought its own history of making the paper goods people use throughout their lives.
Today, Nippon Note sees paper as a way to pass words and ideas from one generation to the next. It continues to champion writing by hand alongside digital tools, making room for people to learn, think and leave a record of their lives on paper.
