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Shumi no Bungubako – January 2026 Issue, Vol. 76

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Shumi no Bungubako – January 2026 Issue, Vol. 76

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●Language: Japanese (Original Japanese Version)— Ships from Japan

A Special Feature Issue Dedicated to the Deep Allure of Fountain Pen Inks!

The January 2026 issue of Shumi no Bungubako presents its highly acclaimed annual ink feature.
This year’s theme, “Dive into the Ink Swamp!”, explores the world of fountain pen inks more deeply than ever—covering the latest trends, behind-the-scenes production, DIY ink-making, and even new writing instruments designed to let you fully experience the beauty of ink.

The issue also includes a special bound-in supplement:
“Pen & Ink Brand Fountain Pen Ink Catalog,” featuring 1,139 colors—the largest number ever listed.
A must-have reference for ink lovers.

Product specifications

Language: Japanese (Original Japanese Version)
Size: Approx. 21 x 29 cm

[Feature Articles]
DIVE into the Ink Swamp!
Actor Mao Tezuka visits The Ryokan Tokyo Yugawara to explore their original inks
Unique and expressive new inks
Ostrich Ink — Celebrating 90 years of craftsmanship
Opening of the “Ink Watercolor Laboratory”
The world of botanical inks — manga artist & illustrator Aoi Aki
Embracing the subtle “wavering lines” drawn with fountain pen inks — illustrator Kara Shisouel
The story behind TAG STATIONERY’s original ink development
Understanding ink through its concepts
New writing instruments that deepen one’s love for ink
Catalog of inks from long-established art material brands
Trends revealed in the “Fountain Pen Ink Catalog” supplement

[Popular Regular Columns]
Hoshino Katsura’s Stationery Life
Shinichi Takeda’s Beloved Tools Notebook
The Breath of Craftsmanship — Voices from the workshops
System Techo Journal
Nobuko Tsutsumi’s Show Me Your Stationery!
Stationery YouTuber Shisa — Review of outstanding tools
Hello to Stationery! with Homare Okamura (Morning Musume)
The Glass Pen Story
Latest updates on premium writing instruments
Confessions of a Fountain Pen Fan from Spain
Makiko Fukushima — This Month’s Recommended Stationery
Kyo Konohata — Choosing Art Materials with Ease
Hiromu Yoshimura’s Notebook Adventures: Highs and Lows
Koichi Furuyama’s Stationery Explorations
Pen and message. Essentials

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