Japanese stationery treats

More than stationery. It's the story behind it.

Hello and welcome! I started Paper Treats in 2019 with the desire to share my culture and celebrate the artists behind Japanese stationery that you love. What began as a small personal journey has grown into a space where I can connect with this extremely creative and thoughtful community.

Through Paper Treats, I hope that every customer feels as if they are receiving a care package from home when they place an order—something personal, packaged with intent and filled with meaning. Please take your time to explore, browse and shop at your own pace!

With gratitude,

Mai (まい)

Owner, Paper Treats LLC (Los Angeles, California)

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nobarasha · 野ばら社

Deeply rooted love

For all things paper and all things from the past! Paper Treats is honored to be the first exclusive U.S. retailer of stationery from Nobarasha, an independent book publishing company founded in 1929. Nobarasha has published children's music, song sheets and books for almost 100 years. The postcards you will find in my shop are all reprints from the original publication.

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to my late aunt chiaki

A letter from my childhood

When my Aunt Chiaki passed away in 2017, my mother went back to Japan to attend her sister's funeral. She brought back just a few personal belongings; mostly photographs and postcards, but was surprised to discover this letter in the bundle. It was written by me when I was seven.

For 39 years, my Aunt Chiaki kept the letter I had written. The paper remains so clean crisp, as if I had just written it yesterday. Not even a stain, though my chicken scratch sloppy handwriting certainly hasn't changed! Knowing that she saved this letter will never be forgotten and be a constant reminder of just how profound a letter can be.

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