10 Reviews: Best Japanese Notebooks (Sep 2023)

Kokuyo Campus Notebook comes with dots arranged at equal intervals on a striped line, allowing for beautiful Japanese writing. Consequently, this notebook will enable you to draw graphs and straight lines perfectly. No matter what kind of pen you use, this notebook will provide a satisfying writing experience.

Aside from that, the spine fabric is made with a special film laminated to the paper surface, making it resistant to tearing and abrasion. Also, this notebook is made with FSC-certified paper, and the cover is made of recycled pulp, so it is environmentally friendly.

"First & foremost, the notebooks are thin; beware so, they're also pretty flimsy. In addition, they only consist of 30 sheets each however they are double sided. The colors are just splendid and the sheets of paper is this consistency that just, feels a bit more secure for important note taking."

by Gaelle

MUJI Notebook B5 is a thin and simple notebook, yet it shows MUJI’s trademark high quality at an affordable price. In addition, this MUJI notebook is famous in Japan as the “No ghosting notebook.” Hence, as the name implies, this notebook uses paper that prevents ink shadowing, making it perfect for Japanese writing.

Moreover, the manufacturer made this notebook with exceptional smoothness and perfectly textured paper. It can hold all kinds of ink without spilling pen ink onto the next page. Also, this product has more than 500+ positive reviews on the Amazon site, and you can get this notebook at a starting price of $15.21 only.

"I'm obsessed with these notebooks. The paper is on par with my Leuchtturm 1917 journal, which was a wonderful surprise given the price. I'm a fountain pen junkie, so I'm always looking for budget-friendly notebooks that can stand up to free-flowing ink. Also, these notebooks are perfect."

by Tyrannosaurus Rose

Nakabayashi B5 Logical Notebook comes in a 5 Pack, making it perfect for work, college, or school. Coming with a ruled grid, these notebooks produce more effective and neater work and note-taking. As a result, you can produce more organized and neat notes.

Moreover, Nakabayashi B5 Logical Notebook comes in bright colors and in a set for multiple purposes. Likewise, this grid notebook is also great for students of all ages, and we highly recommend it for the more logical type of individuals.

"I love these notebooks. The pages are truly quality and of a great weight. I love that they are thinner but tons of space for everything I need. Love the gridding of these notebooks it is very useful but light enough to fade into the background. Will be buying these again."

by Chrissy Hudman

The Kokuyo Campus Smart Ring Binder offers a slim and portable notebook, making it easy to carry and space-saving. Consequently, this binder uses a smart ring cover and binder that can be folded or opened flat and wide. Thus, you can add or take notes easily.

Furthermore, this binder uses smart rings and fasteners that you can fold perfectly. Also, this notebook has a highly recognized paper quality and can remove sheets of paper and add more easily.

"This is a great school notebook option for those that like to swap out pages, rewrite and reorganize their notes. Moreover, the spiral binder part is a little finicky to open and close and seems very delicate, like if I push to hard or the wrong way, it would snap, but overall I like the option and reusability of this way more than anything else I've tried."

by Sarah Bibbo

PEWOD San-X Sumikko Gurashi offers a notebook with a cute and attractive design. Additionally, this notebook comes in B6 size, making it perfect for everyday use. Consequently, this notebook features a sturdy and durable ring binding, making it perfect for any notebook.

Furthermore, this notebook has 60 sheets of Japanese quality paper guaranteed to be durable and resistant to scratches. Thus, you can freely use any pen on this notebook for attractive and perfect notes.

"Cute, sturdy and good paper. The paper barely ghosts my pens and the ink dries fast! Perfect for todo list, a Good buy!"

by Jasen

Midori Notebook is made using real writing paper that does not fade or leak, even when writing with a ballpoint pen. Consequently, this Notebook is made with attention to detail for your writing comfort. Likewise, this Notebook features a regulated grid, with 0.2-inch (5 mm) lines that resemble old manuscript paper. The grid is at the perfect opacity to keep notes organized without distraction.

Furthermore, Midori presents a notebook with minimal composition but with durable quality. It is bound with stitching for maximum sturdiness, thus following the Japanese grid format in a modern and simple way. So, look no further than this Midori Notebook if you are looking for the best Japanese notebooks.

"Great for sketching, to write with fountain pens and as a bullet journal notebook. Nevertheless, it is minimalist and great value for the money. Lays perfectly flat and holds every day use and abuse. I own these on several sizes. Recommended."

by JARELLANO

Dingbats Wildlife Dotted Medium Notebook is a 16 x 21.5cm journal book with a flat lay design, aesthetically pleasing as well as practical. This A5-sized notebook comes with 96 pages, with 100gsm highest quality paper. Likewise, it is made from recyclable materials and pure FSC-certified paper.

In addition, this hardcover leather notebook is made with vegan PU leather with an elastic closure and pen holder. Its pen holder makes it easy for you to carry the pen with the book. Hence, this notebook can serve as a secret diary and to-do list, keeping your days running and your mind in check.

"I love this notebook and I know I paid about double the price it deserves so that I could have that cool Tiger on the cover. Everyone else is jealous. Well worth it. It's a small premium to pay to gain the envy of all associates."

by RK

Moleskine Art Japanese Album is a notebook with thick paper pages. The manufacturer made this notebook with high-quality thick paper. Additionally, this notebook has a fairly compact size, thus making it very suitable for drawing, sketching, and color tempera on the go.

Moreover, each Moleskine product is bound with thread and has a cardboard bound cover with rounded corners. It had acid-free paper, bookmarks, elastic closures, and expandable inner pockets that contained Moleskine history. Also, this notebook is reasonably priced at $14.95 for a good-quality book.

"I love these books for their continuous pages. I keep a daily journal that includes stamping, drawing, and stickers. The entries can flow into one another and create a better picture of my life. I began with the Pocket size but changed to the larger so I could expand my entries."

by Cate F.

Vera Bradley Mini Spiral Notebook includes 160 college-lined front and back pages (80 sheets). Consequently, each sheet of notebook paper has a header box at the top to quickly jot down important dates or notes, so you can find what you need easily.

Moreover, the inside has a flat-lay design, making it very easy to write, summarize, or create mind mapping. Besides, the hardcover notebook has double-sided pocket pages after the front cover to store all loose notebook papers, assignments, and extras that need to be organized.

"I love this little notebook! It's small enough to stick in your purse yet sturdy enough that it doesn't bend. Plus there is a page with pockets for receipts, etc. I use Washi tape to make little dividers. I love the Vera Bradley pattern I picked out too!"

by Karen Ransom

Topdrawer Romeo Japanese Notebook is a rare luxury notebook for creativity. It is ideal for all kinds of pencils and pens and is perfect for all kinds of fountain pens. Consequently, each Romeo Notebook contains 140 pages (70 sheets) of smooth cream-colored paper. Likewise, the pages are thick at 109 gsm, which is ghosting-resistant.

Furthermore, the notebook has a solid and durable brass-colored double spiral. Besides, the cover is made of Romeo’s luxurious and thick pebble paper board. As a result, it is ideal for various uses, including note-taking, journaling, and writing of all kinds.

"I've been looking for a graph notebook that has thick paper and isn't ugly, and this is it! The graph lines are light and subtle, which is nice because my writing actually stands out on the paper. The spiral is made of a pretty gold metal, and the cover is sturdy. The paper is thick and I haven't had any problems with ghosting at all."

by Raven