Japanese stationery has gained fans all over the world thanks to its constant inventiveness, aimed at making life more enjoyable at home and more effective at work. It's so popular in Japan, there's even an annual show in Tokyo devoted just for fun and new designs. Although we live in a digital age, many people still love to write and make things by hand, and stationery provides the tools to express ourselves creatively. One recent hit item is nib pens individually hand-crafted entirely from glass. Users also love the way they can mix their own inks for these pens to make their writing look even more unique.
VIDEO BY MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPAN