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The Ultimate Tokyo Stationery Guide: Planning Your Trip to Itoya, Loft, Traveler's Factory & More!

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Planning a stationery haul in Tokyo? This is the only guide you'll need. I'll show you my "anchor store" strategy to save time, avoid overwhelm, and find your holy grail items at iconic stores like Itoya, Loft, and Traveler's Factory.

Whether you're a seasoned collector or a curious first-timer, this video will help you build the perfect stationery shopping itinerary for your trip to Japan.

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In this video, you'll learn:
✨ My ‘Anchor Store’ strategy to plan your shopping days efficiently.
✨ A breakdown of the 3 main types of stationery stores in Tokyo.
✨ Where to shop in major districts like Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Ginza.
✨ Honest reviews of which stores are worth your time and which you can skip.
✨ Pro tips on how to maximize your tax-free savings (don't forget your passport!).

Happy planning, and I hope you find your stationery treasures!
Phira

// TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Let's Plan Your Tokyo Stationery Trip!
01:25 - The 3 Main Categories of Stationery Stores
01:42 - Category 1: Lifestyle Department Stores (Loft, Hands, Seria)
02:58 - Category 2: Dedicated Stationery Giants (Itoya, Kyukyodo, Sekaido)
04:14 - Category 3: Brand Flagship Stores (Traveler's Factory, Tobichi)
04:52 - Your ‘Anchor Store’ Strategy
07:21 - Best Districts for General Shopping (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza)
10:34 - My Honest Store Reviews & Experiences
22:02 - Final Advice: Avoid FOMO & Enjoy Tokyo!

// LET'S CONNECT
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#Tokyo #Stationery #JapanHaul

20 Comments

@TheJournal.Journey Creator 11 months ago Pinned

🗺 Get my FREE Tokyo Stationery Map!
A curated guide to the best stationery shops in Tokyo.
► Click here: https://stan.store/journaljourney

@Leanne-zk4jk 11 months ago

Honestly, I could just hug you. This has been so incredibly helpful. You have really helped me formulate a plan that is so much simpler than what I had been thinking of doing. I really am grateful for the time you have saved me!! Thank you so much!

@W.i.l.l._Nguyen 11 months ago

Tourist MUST carry their passport on themselves as it is a legal requirement. The likelyhood that you get asked by a police officer is quite low but if he/she happens to ask for it, and you don't have it, it could change a 3 min interaction to a few hours. PLUS think of all the TAX FREE shopping too.

@maggieg2724 11 months ago

I leave for Japan on Monday! This is perfect timing!

@StationeryDumpling 8 months ago

wow this is incredibly incredibly helpful!! thank you so much. I especially love the strategy of mapping out your anchor stores and seeing what else is in the area

@stridybarius 11 months ago

Thanks for sharing! I’m gone down the rabbit hole that is all things traveler’s company so your videos have been extremely helpful!

I’m heading to Kyoto and Tokyo next year so this came at a great time! Thanks again!! 🩵🩷

@zenmaruuuu 3 months ago

Extremely helpful video! Thank you so much for your work!

@wendycross3832 1 month ago

This is such a great video - so informative! I'll be traveling to Tokyo in October for 8 days. I plan to take the train to Narita Airport just to visit the Traveler's Notebook store there as well as a trip to Kyoto. I think I may also do the Yamanote Line stamp challenge - 30 stamps/one day. So excited!!

@beategeibel66 11 months ago

Thank you. That is very helpful.

@moosicianmoosician286 11 months ago

Thank you thank you thank you! I can’t believe how timely your video is. In tokyo and I know most places but I did not realise you can’t do tax free at travellers !! On my way to loft to get all the inserts. ❤❤❤

@cutandrun5965 4 months ago

waow! this is a really nice comprehensive guide to start planning ^u^

@WendySmith-f4j 7 months ago

Wow - this is the best video I have seen for Tokyo stationary shopping planning. Really helpful! Thank you!

@mortgages_by_jason 11 months ago

Thank you for this! Though I have been to tokyo a dozen times, I am focusing this trip on stationery. You just saved me so much time! I never thought about going to Yodobashi for stationery! I, too, am a TF fan!

@insaniquarium92 11 months ago (edited)

Woohoo thank you for sharing! I am visiting Japan in November and cannot wait to see the Plotter flagship store!

@log_my_life 11 months ago

Thank you for the guide! It's really helpful.

@RM-vi7im 5 months ago

Really great video, thank you so much! This is my first time planning a trip to Japan, and I love stationary. Thank you again!

@jenniferpalmer5489 4 months ago

Hi
The link doesn't work 😭 is there a backup link?

@paty_78 3 months ago

Hello, the link doesn't work. It's there another way to get the content? Tia

@shadowguard3578 8 months ago

Not sure if or when I’ll ever go to Japan (I had a layover so that doesn’t count), this is a great video. Logical and methodical. Subscribed. Thank you!