My eye has been on this place for a few years and I have often visited whenever I was in town. Their selection of stationaries, incents, to clocks, and travel items were amazing. All curated for those with an eye of minimalism and simplicity. The prices here are fair as I feel that the quality really exceeds the average patron. I purchased a water bottle that has traversed the United States with me and has done well. A few incenses that smelled amazing and a few other items. The guy at the cash register was super friendly too. We had a small talk about mid century modern vibes and it was great to speak to someone that had a real good sense of the vibe I was trying to aim for. read more

Amazing quality pens. If you love writing/journaling this place is heaven for you. The store is amazingly curated, and you can test the most of the pens before buying (Yes even Kawecos). I'm amazed at the good quality writing paper selection. Plus, they have a cute store stamp for your journal at checkout. 10/10. read more

I have been going to Mono for about a year to pick up my stationary and every day carry essentials. As someone who have been to Japan's largest station store Itoya and shopping around in the Bay Area, I have found many of my favorites for journaling, notes taking, drinkware, sun glasses and crafted canvas handbags. Owner is friendly and helpful to get you what you're looking for. read more

A nicely curated shop full of an eclectic mix of stationary, wallets, pens, paper and other home goods. The selection is primarily from Japan with some items from Germany, Spain and Italy. Browsing around you will find items that you didn't even know existed and after trying them out wonder how you lived without them before. For example a nice fountain pen and quality paper makes writing experience very pleasurable and much easier than a standard ball point pen. Gentleman working here is friendly and will answer any questions that you might have. This is a unique store and definitely fits in with the vibe or the surrounding store in building, such as the vintage clothing store, barber shop, record shop and Credit union. It is nice to see a unique and independent store. Be sure to check their website for the different brands that they offer. The store is organized much in the same way as the website. You can tell that the layout is definitely done by someone with an eye for clean design that is functional and follows the less is more motto, read more

things... In the midst of Moili'ili is Mono a shop filled with some unique high quality Japanese goods that seems to be fitting more for travelers or that home away sense of to be with your own thoughts type of concept. The gentleman there seem to exhume the same type of eclectic vibe as he greets you upon entering this tiny shop I loved how it's all neatly displayed the various bento boxes, drink ware even super cute origami coffee brewer, on the go they have totes and bags to fill with notebooks, journal and even some books. Definitely impressed with the uniqueness found here and it is quite pricey but the value in exchange are quality you're sure to enjoy. Come visit them next in the heart of Moili'ili in the classic James M Chrones or what I've grown up calling it McCullyChop Suey Building on the corner of Moili'ili and South King Street. Thank you! read more

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Great help and fantastic goods! I got all my travelers notebook supplies there. Cool stuff

Best small goods store that provides amazing customer service along with well made products. I'm always happy shopping here and enjoy browsing his well curated products. Thank you for everything Dean! read more

Such a beautiful little stationery store. I got the kyo no oto ink in kokeiro, a beautiful olive color. Nice. Choices for paper and a cute selection of kaweco pens. read more

I initially went into the store on the search for a coffee mug. I did find a small selection in store but they were too small capacity wise so I did not purchase anything that day. However, I was very impressed by the selection of cool, modern, retro items for the home and office that they had to offer. I was especially fond of their analog flip clocks that were just oozing with mid century modern vibes. I will definitely go back to explore their offerings more thoroughly. read more

This is a nice store for high quality stationery. They carry Japanese notebooks/paper (such as Tomoe River, Travelers Company, Life, and Midori), pens (including fountain pens from Pilot, Kaweco, Midori, and Traveler's Company). They also have pen/pencil cases, bags, wallets, and household goods. Prices are reasonable. Local stationery stores are getting harder to find - a couple of them closed in the last couple of years. It's great that Mono is still in business (they recently celebrated their 10th anniversary). The store is small, product selection is limited, and parking is on the street. Despite this, I highly recommend this store for anyone looking for quality stationery. read more

Great store. The person working there was helpful and friendly. He also shared they make leather goods in-house. They have a sweet selection of papers, pens and office stuff. Glad we visited during our time in Waikiki. read more

I needed unique gifts to show my appreciation when I left a temp job. The people were great and I wanted to do something more than just bring in food. I ended up doing goodie bag with things from Mono. I have to admit this was not inexpensive, but I wanted something more special than I could get at other store. I was particularly happy with the dog and cat paper clips that came in different breeds. I wish I had taken a picture but I was just in a hurry to get something nice and unique. read more

I love stationary. This shop has all the aesthetics and little journal and note-taking items I like! I also really like the simplicity and minimalistic design of the whole space. The items are pricey- I purchased a grid notebook for $18 and a folder for $20. The person working at the time was also super helpful and friendly. I definitely recommend all my stationary people to visit this shop. Parking: Street parking read more

I believe that "mono" is the Japanese word for "things." And this place has some of the nicest things and coolest designs. It's like a boutique that you'd find in Tokyo or Seoul. Returned to my old stomping grounds in McCully and decided to pay a visit to Mono. So glad I did. It's an inspiring space filled with office "eye candy," pens, stationary, leather goods, and all kinds of cool things that I never knew existed, let alone wanted & needed. Picked up a pack of Field Notes (Hawai'i edition) and an OHTO pen. Super friendly service. Even the customers here were friendly. A hidden gem and still somewhat of a secret. Highly recommend that you go check it out. read more

Mono - Home Decor Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is the best stationary I've laid eyes on in Hawaii. The accessories and decors are my style, and the customer service is good. I really recommend this place because of the value put into the shop to make it organized. read more

Mono - On the left is glue tape, which is a glue product. On the right is the Pentel Graphgear 600, which is a quality mechanical pencil. - Home Decor Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I only found this shop online while looking for a Midori planner, to my surprise, it's here in Honolulu. I am excited to visit sometime.. If you're looking for Japanese stationery, if you like traveler's notebook, maruman, stalogy. you may want to check them in person or online. read more

Mono - Japanese planner - Home Decor Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I'm absolutely in love with visual social media networks like Instagram & Pinterest! I could easily spend hours scrolling through photos of food, travel destinations & street art, but my favorite thing is these networks is photo styling. There's an art toward with creating a photo that inspires an emotion: recreating a recipe, motivating me to save money for a trip or purchasing a product. I believe that's why I'm infatuated with the small designs good store MONO Hawaii. This gift boutique (run by husband & wife: Dean & Cassy Song) is my new favorite Instagram account to follow, they've mastered the art of product styling & do a phenomenal job of showcasing the assortment of office supply & home furnishing merchandise they sell. If you've been looking for the perfect gift to give someone (or yourself), please stop by MONO Hawaii. If you see a featured item you love on their Instagram account, I suggest dropping by the store ASAP, because they only carry a limited quantity of exclusive items from Japan & LA. read more

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Literally my favorite store in all of oahu! I was caught by surprise on how cute this store was. The owner was also very friendly and was so helpful. I wish we had a stationary store like this by D.C. but i'll definitely be coming back when i'm on the island again! read more

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This store is very well-curated and thoughtful. I loved the assortment of items that were neatly organized on the shelves and tables. There's a lot of office/desk accessories, as well as some high end candles and gifts. I bought a candle here, and it lasted quite a while after burning it for several days. While I love the concept of the store, and the uniqueness for Oahu, I wish there were more items for sale that I would buy. Maybe I am not their target demographic, but I am sure this store is enjoyed by many other people. read more

Great shop with high quality stationary and trendy home goods. Lots of minimal, beautifully designed products. The owner is very knowledgeable and accommodating. I have purchased a multiple fountain pens and will definitely purchase more next time. This cute shop is a MUST VISIT when you are in Honolulu. read more

Great shop. Friendly service and reasonable prices. I love the selection of Traveler's Notebooks.

I've been to this store a few times and purchased mostly high quality smooth paper (that's also budget friendly); the perfect marriage with my array of pens from Honolulu Pen Shop. You must get the paper from Mono...it's so smooth and simply the best paper for writing notes or journaling. I've been journaling for over 45 years and I don't know what took me so long to figure out that the quality of the paper is equally important as the pen. When you have the perfect pen and paper, your thoughts flow magically. It really does. Something about smooth paper inspires thoughts to flow. I recently bought Dean's custom journal covers. BHAM! Journaling at its finest! I chose a bold red leather cover that is both gorgeous and functional. You chose the color of the leather and twine. I added a few pockets to my cover. It's great that Dean will work with you to meet your desires. Loved my journal cover so much that I had another leather cover made for my small notebook to keep in my purse. I am definitely planning another visit to Mono, even if to just say hi. Perhaps an 8x11 leather cover is in order. Life is precious! Enjoying the finer things in life is a choice we should all consider. Supporting our small local businesses is a must! read more

This store brings me back to Japan. It has very cool items that I've never seen before.I wish I could buy everything. Store owner is very nice also! read more

I loved this store! I had my eye on going for a while and I am so glad I did!! It had wonderful items- all quality and authentic at a great price, too! Service was also great and the man working was very helpful. I would highly recommend going if you get the chance. read more

Really cool store. They have such an amazing selection of trendy porter bags/accessories that look so urban and cool. Would definitely love to stop by again whenever we make the trek over there. read more

Very hip place! Everything is very aesthetically pleasing here. They lay merchandise out in very neat and organized ways. It's a very minimalist type store, but it works! My favorites are their ceramic jewelry holders and their random assortment of paper goods and agendas. Great to pick up gifts or shop for yourself. They have truly unique and random items that are functional and stylish. I really haven't seen any store that carries the things they carry here on this island. Follow their Instagram (monohawaii) for updates on new merchandise as it comes in. It's located on S King St, (left off McCully and the shop will be immediately on your right). It can be a little easy to miss, but the new In4mation store next door has a picture of a cat on a turtle body haha. I park on the opposite side of the street as there's metered parking. read more

Such a cool store! I got the coolest Japanese metal box for pencils and art supplies and the coolest pen! The shipowner was so kind! Love this store! read more

STYLISH. The store is filled with Japanese designer houseware. It's like a museum that you can buy from. Mostly travel goods, memo pads, and office ware. The store is very clean an nice music. I recommend you just stopping by to take a look and might find something you might like. read more

Mono - Home Decor Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place makes my stationary-and-little-knick-knacks-obsessed heart soar! I personally love their Travelers Notebooks and customizable leather covers (and other leather goods). I've had mine for almost two years now and this place is my go-to for when I need a refill. This is also my go-to for practical gift giving. The items are rather simplistic but definitely pack a punch. Love this little local shop! read more

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newly opened for about 2 months now, this store has a bunch of unique items for those hard to shop for kind of friends.... you know who i'm talking about.... the hipster friend you have that wears dark framed, non prescription glasses, slouchy beanies, and possibly jeggings..... ;) it reminded me very much of the boutique type shops that are all around San Fran. the look of the store is very clean, and not cluttered, which i like. it gives you time to really observe all the products. speaking to one of the owners, it is a wife and husband operation. they wanted to open a shop with lots of interesting items that rotate regularly.... they said to check out their instagram for the latest on their products! they have lots of japanese stationary type items, decorative things, and items that are not only functional, but design friendly. one of my favorites was a ceramic coin bank shaped like a grenade!! you put your coins in, and when its full, the only way to get them out is to throw it, and destroy :D its my kind of chaos..... i gotta say, this place is dangerous b/c it is in walking distance from where i live... :P read more

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As the store description says, this cozy shop really does sell "Small design goods to improve your home, office, and lifestyle." The store has cute tools that range from vintage/35mm cameras, to computer accessories, to animal-shaped paper clips. And I believe that they are always updating their stock. From the store, I picked up an awesome fox coffee mug, a cute 35mm camera, a pencil case, and a decorative ceramic crow foot. Overall, each item for sale is odd but intriguing due to it's unique design or purpose. My favorite part of the store, however, is the wood walls and decor. It has a very natural/artsy vibe and I felt...clean? I DONT KNOW haha, it's just a nice atmosphere. The store is a little pricey, I spent around $120. WORTH IT, though. Definitely a place to check out if you enjoy artsy goods. read more

Cute small shop squeezed with other hole in the wall shops near mcculley. Incredibly hip and chic. Shout out to Dean, who was an extremely helpful guy, guiding me through my pen obsession. I love pens. Absolutely love this place because they have an amazing ohto pen for a price that I think is worth it. This pen writes so smooth, like silk. They have back packs, notebooks, bento boxes, and clocks of all sorts. Definitely coming back here for all my stationary needs! read more

Mono - Cutest paper bag ever. Environmentally friendly much? - Home Decor Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This place makes me want to put down my phone or tablet, and go back to a hands-on approach where the process is part of the design itself. If you appreciate clean design and organization, you have to check this place out. The feature a lot of design-oriented accessories, stationary supply organizers, some bags, and other items you can only find in Japan, or maybe tiny chic shops in SF. If you're a graphic designer, or looking for a gift for one, this place is awesome! read more

I absolutely adore this boutique. It's small, yet has many unique products that would be otherwise difficult to get locally elsewhere. Perhaps I haven't been looking hard enough around the island, but so far MŌNO is the only place for Porter merchandise (meaning they'll always have my business!). I apologizing for not remembering the name of the gentleman who helped me, but he was friendly & politely answered any questions I had. Their IG showcases some products they receive, as well as inform followers of holiday sales or early closing hours. read more

So effortlessly cool and well curated. I love coming here for beautifully designed every day pieces, like stationary and drink ware. The proprietors have great taste and I always make it a point to come by every time I visit Oahu. Mono carries great brands, like Kinto and Midori. You'll find such unique pieces, that make for very special gifts -- for friends or for yourself ;) read more

This was the first time to the store. Kept wanting to come and finally did. Did not disappoint, love the store and the items in the shop are so cool. The service from owner Dean was outstanding. What a humble environment. I wanna go back every week to see what's new. Aloha. read more

I ran across this little shop the other week and spent about an hour looking at all the amazing items inside. Now I order nearly all of my business gifts from Mono. Specifically, I order the handmade leather wallets that the owner will personalize for free. Great service with real quality items. I would recommend this shop to anyone who has a good book of business and likes to give thoughtful gifts to their clients and associates. read more

I'm so addicted to this shop! I've been here 3 times and every time it's been a pleasure walking around and picking up knick knacks. Started Yoshida & Company collection. -__-" love it. read more

Every time I walk in MONO I always see something I want to pick up and buy. The design of their store is refreshing and make great use of the space. I did go in one day just to pick up a 6 foot Eastern Collective iPhone 5S Cable for $27. It was probably the smartest purchase I've ever made for my iPhone. They have new items in stock each time I check them out. The passion and pride for design and goods is evident in their store and anytime I have a chance to chat with them. This store is definitely one of a kind in Hawaii and worth the visit! You can find street parking all the time, either across the street or around the corner from the store. Follow them on Instagram @monohawaii to see all the new items that roll in. read more

I dropped into this shop to check it out and pick up a few inserts for my TN and I just loved it. The minimalist look and easy feel made it relaxing. AND BONUS everything is so unique and sturdy, reliable. I love this shop! read more