September Box Theme: Memories After School
A nostalgic afternoon, filled with golden light, retro café treats, and the little things that take us back.

Think of the walk home after class, backpack half open, the sky turning gold. A stop at the corner café for something sweet. Homework spread out on the table while the light moves slowly across the room. This month's collection is built around that feeling: the quiet, unhurried hours between school and evening, when everything felt a little softer and a little slower.

Every item this month carries a bit of that afternoon glow, from desk tools dressed in warm yellow to a retro sticker pulled straight from a café menu. Whether you're journaling, writing letters, or just organizing your week, this box invites you to slow down and remember what it felt like to have nowhere to be.

 

What's inside:

A Little Something Extra: This month, current and new 6-month plan members receive a bonus gift.

BONUS. "Oedo Neko Kan" Tin with 5 Hedera Masking Tape Assortment (limited edition, Tsutaya Shoten Books)

A limited-edition tin available only from Tsutaya Shoten Books, illustrated by glass-paint artist Alisa Horita. Her artwork blends glass painting with ukiyo-e, catching light like stained glass. The lid features Kitagawa Utamaro's "Takashima Ohisa," and the sides are painted with Japan's four seasons and Edo-era cats.

What makes it special: Tucked inside is a mini book-shaped cat memo pad, one of four seasonal designs chosen at random, along with 5 random rolls of masking tape from Hedera, a Japanese stationery brand known for minimal, elevated everyday design. It's a small, collectible piece of Edo charm to keep on your desk long after the tape runs out.

Ways to use it:

• Keep the tin on your desk to hold paper clips, stamps, or small treasures.
• Use the memo pad for quick notes tucked into a book or planner.
• Mix the masking tape into your journal spreads for a pop of pattern.

 

1. HIGHTIDE PENCO Sticky Memo Pad — Yellow

A stack of 30 sticky sheets in warm, golden yellow, the color of afternoon light through a classroom window.

What makes it special: The colored paper gives every note a little personality without losing any function. It peels and sticks cleanly to notebooks, planners, or your desk, so nothing gets lost in the shuffle. Works best with pencil, ballpoint, or gel ink.

Ways to use it:

• Plan out your week and keep your to-dos on track.
• Flag pages in a notebook or planner that need a second look.
• Leave a small note for someone, the way you'd pass one in class.

2. NB Japanese Style Sticker Sheet — Crane and Japanese Pattern

A textured paper sticker sheet featuring the origami crane, finished with delicate gold foil details. In Japan, the crane is a symbol of peace, healing, and long life.

What makes it special: The paper stock has a soft, tactile quality you don't often find in stickers, and the gold foil catches the light just enough to feel special without being flashy. It brings a quiet, golden-hour elegance to whatever page it lands on.

Ways to use it:

• Add a single crane to the corner of a letter or card for a meaningful touch.
• Use as a focal point on a journal spread themed around memory or nostalgia.
• Pair with the bird letter set for a cohesive, nature-inspired note.

3. HIGHTIDE PENCO Clip S (Red or Navy)

A small steel clip with the classic Penco design. Each box receives one color: Red or Navy.

What makes it special: It's sturdy enough for real use and nostalgic enough to double as a desk accessory, the kind of clip you remember seeing on your parents' desk or tucked in an old pencil case.

Ways to use it:

• Clip loose papers, receipts, or a stack of stickers together.
• Use as a bookmark for your current read or notebook.
• Keep a snack bag sealed during your own after-school-style break.

4. ZEBRA Mildliner Natural Mild 5-Color Pack

Five double-ended highlighters in Mildliner's signature soft, muted tones. Each pen has a broad chisel tip for highlighting and a fine tip for underlining or lettering.

What makes it special: The water-resistant ink is soft enough to layer without turning your page into a rainbow, closer to the gentle colors of a well-worn textbook than a fluorescent highlighter.

Ways to use it:

• Color-code your planner or weekly spread by category.
• Highlight key lines while studying or reading without overwhelming the page.
• Use the fine tip for hand lettering or small annotations.

5. HIGHTIDE Retro Sticker (Pancake or Chocolate Cornet)

A single sticker sheet from Hightide's New Retro line, printed on the brand's classic yellow backing paper. Each box receives one design: Pancake or Chocolate Cornet, straight off a retro café menu.

What makes it special: Bold outlines and bright, flat colors give these stickers a Pop Art feel straight out of a Showa-era coffee shop, the kind of place you'd stop into after class for something sweet.

Ways to use it:

• Seal an envelope or gift with a little retro café charm.
• Add a snack-themed sticker to a food journal or recipe notebook.
• Use as a fun accent on planner spreads that need a smile.

6. FURUKAWA SHIKO "Kyou no Otegami" Bird Letter Set

A letter writing set made from Rakusui-Shi, a special washi with a texture as delicate as lace, illustrated with a gentle bird motif. Comes with matching envelopes for a complete, ready-to-send set.

What makes it special: Furukawa Shiko has been crafting Mino washi paper products since 1835. This letter set  is made from Rakusui-Shi, a washi with a texture as delicate as lace, illustrated with a gentle bird motif and complete with matching envelopes. It won first place in the Letters category of the Best Stationery Award in 2019. The bird illustration brings a quiet, wistful warmth, like a note passed after the last bell.

Ways to use it:

• Write a letter to someone you've been meaning to catch up with.
• Layer sheets into a journal spread for a soft, textured touch.
• Use loose sheets as collage elements or pair with a small gift.

7. MIDORI Die-Cut Sticky Notes - Flower Garden

A pack of 20 die-cut sticky notes shaped into a finely detailed flower garden, with a small rabbit peeking out from the blooms.

What makes it special: The adhesive sits only on the bottom half of each note, so the die-cut top floats slightly off the page, letting every delicate cutout show. It's the kind of detail that turns a sticky note into something worth keeping.

Ways to use it:

• Peek the die-cut edge out from a notebook to use as a bookmark.
• Leave a small garden-shaped message tucked into a letter or gift.
• Add a soft, whimsical accent to a journal or planner spread.