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Thank you to Paper Treats customers and the kindest stationery community who have supported this journey since 2019!

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an unexpected source of joy or delight

Hello and welcome!  Paper Treats started in 2019 with a desire to share my Japanese culture and celebrate many of the artists and brands behind Japanese stationery that you love.  What began as a small personal journey has grown into a space where I can make meaningful connections with this creative and thoughtful community.Whether visiting my brick and mortar or shopping online, I hope that every customer feels as if they are receiving something personal—packaged with love and filled with meaning.  Please take your time to browse and shop at your own pace!

With gratitude,

Mai

Owner, Paper Treats 

Los Angeles, CA

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Brick and Mortar

2361 S Robertson Blvd #A

Los Angeles, CA 90034

*weekday hour subject to change if unexpected conflict comes up with my child's school pick up. I have no employees~! Free parking on residential side streets (no permit restrictions but please be mindful of the neighborhood residents, thank you!) 

Courtesy note for visitors and what to expect (helpful to know before making the drive): Paper Treats doesn't stock traditional stationery supplies, fountain pens, inks, Hobonichi or Travelers but can recommend many wonderful small business retailers that do! 

Paper Treats is inspired by the small shops in the countryside of Japan.  Shop owner Mai is passionate on stories behind the products, sharing personal knowledge of artists, love for letter writing, and community. There is also a free communal table space for journaling or writing (so BYOB); and free postage stamp provided for snail mail. 

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

Meet the Artists & Makers

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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 40 years, my Aunt Chiaki kept this 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 she had saved this letter will always remind me of just how much meaning a letter can hold.