Letters from the Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop 3

Author: Kenji Ueda

The Beloved “Stationery” Novel Series — Volume 3 Now Available!

The Ginza stationery shop Shihodo, run by a quietly mysterious young man named Sumi Takarada, has earned a devoted following among those in the know. Beyond its wide selection of writing tools, the shop is known for its original book cover designs and hands-on ink-blending workshops.

Every day, customers with their own worries and regrets find their way to Sumi’s counter.
A veteran craftsman suddenly dismissed by the young master he’s supported for years.
A woman exhausted from the demands of housework and childcare, unable to suppress her envy of her friends’ seemingly fulfilled lives.

As memories of cherished “stationery” items resurface, the fog in their hearts gently lifts—revealing quiet moments of comfort, rediscovery, and connection.