Kinokuniya has a place in my heart as I've been coming since I was a student and would used to buy…read moreJapanese fashion magazines and beauty books. How times have changed with print media! Now, the magazine section is tucked in a smaller corner and they sell a lot more merchandise outside of books in the basement area. There is also an art book section which was previously not there - I enjoyed looking at these plus the magazines on interior design. When I'm in the area, I enjoy coming in to browse and get inspiration.

I've been to kinokuniya before and it always has a special place in my heart because I love the…read morehuge collection of manga, anime figurines, the most adorable stationary and Asian book series. The upper level has the cafe (which I didn't get to try since they opened at 11) and manga/figurines. The main level was mostly books from all different genres. Bottom level was stationary and plushies. I took a star off because I had a stroller with me and the elevator only goes to the bottom floor where the stationary is. To get to the second floor there's an escalator which is nice but to get back down you have to take the stairs which you can imagine is not comfortable with a stroller.

Exactly what I was expecting: a real store, with real people, having expertise, and a wide…read moreselection. I went in with a general idea of what I needed for a portfolio to use at a job fair. The manager helped me hone in on a vintage '80's indigo pad. Looks so much better that your standard, big box store options. (Although they have those too.) Was already in a condition that looked new. He also inspected it, and made sure it was freshened up. So, it really popped. They also have all the Pentel's--picked up one of those. As well as, a wide selection of pencils, pens, fountain pens, stationary, ledgers, printer toner, other printer needs, and many other treasures. Classic Manhattan store, in a great location in the Diamond District. I will definitely come again.

Went down to Phil's a couple times during my lunch break. The heavy door makes it feel like a haven…read morefrom the cold. Phil has stacks of many different types of paper. Phil is helpful and gave me interesting insight into the people that buy his paper. There is great paper here and good objects for measuring and working with paper. I reccomended !

This store is out of business. When you go to their website it tell you the site is for sale. And…read moreif you try to call them on the listed phone number you are told this number is not in service. When I worked in the garment district I use to purchase nice pens and stationery.

Last year, I ordered a replacement for my day planner with these people. They fiddled around for…read moreWEEKS before telling me they were having a problem with their vendor for the Preference Collection loose leaf 2020 inserts. I was very understanding, because we were in the beginning of the Covid nonsense and told him I would order this item for 2021, which I did do. Well, THEY SENT ME THE WRONG THING. I ordered the 3-hole version and they sent me the 7-hole version INSTEAD. They should have AT LEAST checked to make sure they were sending me the right item These things are not cheap. The original item was $17 something but by the time I paid for the postage, etc., it was $26! I am furious and disgusted, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE I NEED THIS ITEM NOW!!!!! I notice that the "recent reviews" are from two years ago. Obviously, SOMETHING is happening with this company that has nothing to do with the Covid virus. Don't risk your hard earned money at THIS store.

If you are a BTS fan and/or Korean books + culture fan, look no further, Koryo is the spot where…read moreyou can find most of those you want. They have a large selection of BTS merchandise, Korean books, and other cute things. Pricing are mostly reasonable. The cashiers are mainly gathered behind cash register so we didn't request any service. The interior of the store is pretty clean and very well organized. Definitely check this place out when you are in K-town.

This storefront was interesting since the store shares half the store with a k beauty store. At…read morehalf the size theres a lot of k pop merchandise here. The items in the store are okay priced I guess.

I absolutely LOVE Yoseka Stationary. It's one of my most favorite stationary stores. It's such a…read morechill, calming ambiance when you walk inside. The staff is so nice and helpful. There are plenty of pens, notebooks, fountain pen ink, it's an endless stationary heaven. It's awesome because you can try out all the pens they have and even test out fountain pen ink. I had so much fun testing out some pens, and swatching fountain pen ink. For fountain pen ink, they have organized binders for swatched ink, which is so helpful because there is so much to choose from! I could stay in that store forever. I ended up buying two fountain pen inks, which I love so much and use in my journal. The quality of their products are amazing and i'm already planning to come back very soon :)

I have purchased from Yoseka online multiple times over the years... and I recently moved a little…read morecloser so I made sure to visit Yoseka in person. I love their handwritten notes and suggestions as well as what they offer! That day came this past Saturday and I was so excited. It's located in Brooklyn - my first time in the area - and pretty easy to get to (with a transfer or two depending where in Manhattan you're coming from) with a 10 minute walk from the nearest subway station. We were there at around 1 pm and oh my goodness. So. Many. People. I heard this is their second - bigger - location. It was full to the brim. We went on our last day in the City so we had our backpacks on and bags (thankfully no luggage because that would have been impossible to maneuver). First off: the shop is super cute and well thought out, but it's narrow (which I soon realized is the norm as we later visited a few other stores in the neighborhood). There are a set of stairs you take to go up so can't really say it's very accessible to those in wheelchairs unless there's a separate entrance I'm unaware of. Both walls display a lot of things and there are two more floating sections down the middle where you can test try pens. That gives you roughly 3 narrow "aisles" to walk through and there are a lot of things to browse. (There are slide out drawers underneath where you choose the pens once you've tested them out.) Most people stop and browse/test so there's a lot of traffic. I often saw a number of people go outside because there's just so many people. I ended up being one of these people (sorry, no photos because of this) because there's not much room especially with my backpack and it was getting too stuffy for me. (And I already made my online purchases so I was mostly here for the experience on this trip.) There are employees scattered around but they are super busy. However, if one is free, they are really helpful! I did spot Daisy at one point coming out from the back and then out across the street where there's a separate Yoseka area but isn't open to the public - it's a funny feeling spotting someone you "know" for so long in videos/clips but finally in person. It was a little bit of a shock that I couldn't even utter out a "hi" in time before she disappeared, haha. This is a smaller operation though they have expanded over the years. I love the personal touches and they take time packing your order. This does means there's a bit of a wait before it ships, especially if it's during busy season. The notes they write aren't as long as before though. They also have unique, fun items. The only thing is they don't seem to keep a lot in stock. New - especially popular items - don't stay in stock for long and it's not guaranteed they'll get them back again. Sad if it's something you really like and just somehow missed or want to restock. I am under the impression they reserve some items for only in store, so if you're nearby, always nice to try your luck! Items are priced okay. They do have a storefront to support. I hope to visit again someday - but definitely on a weekday. Also because my next visit will likely include my young kids plus husband who hates crowds even more than me and I just can't imagine how that would go. I only suggest perhaps limiting the amount of people inside at a time when it gets busy like some stores do. It would be a more pleasant experience inside especially for those traveling to be there and may also promote more sales. My friend didn't want to ask questions on a pen she was eyeing because there was just too many people. I made one round around the store before I decided I needed fresh air and waited for my friend.

Cursive is one of my favorite stores in NYC. It's located in West village that there're lot of…read morecafes and restaurants as well :) this store has more cards and party goods. I love their tastes and I often stop by. If you like stationaries and home goods, this is the place to go to!

Most extraordinary gifts for picky people. Never disappointed, I've shopped here for years!read more

What a cute venue!l we were able to buy some cute pouches The selection of merchandise products is…read morepretty good. The staff is helpful and nice. Definitely a fun stop in Time Square.

Line Friends is a brand of characters originating as a sticker pack from the popular messaging app,…read moreLINE. Located in Times Square, this Line Friends location is chock full of cute Line Friends themed merch, as well as a ton of great photo ops with different giant-sized Line Friends characters. The most prominent of which is the 11.5' tall mega brown bear located right at the front entrance. Prices are definitely expensive, but you come here more for the pictures and a few souvenirs than to actually stock up on merchandise. We took several cute photos here, bought a few trinkets, and then quickly left before we could do too much damage to our wallets.

One of those shops you can probably only find in bigger cities like New York. This shop boasts an…read moreimpressive variety of greeting cards for all occasions, all beautiful/cute/unique/artsy. They also have planners, notebooks, drawing books, calendars, stationary. Several different types of pens and some art supplies. Office decor as well. A little pricier, especially because of location. Staff was kind and helpful.

Anyone who shops in most retail stores in Manhattan, let alone on 8th Street by New York…read moreUniversity, should be prepared to pay top dollar, especially for the exceptional selection of pens, journals, notepads, greeting cards ( that are significantly more creative than what you'd get in your local stationary shop) and some lovely gifts that writers would appreciate! I walked in recently to shop for a gift for one of my literary friends and i loved the selection of fancy pens as well as less expensive ones. In addition they have one of the most extensive selection of notepads, journals and sketch books. Sarah, one of the members of the staff was very helpful and did a great job gift wrapping my purchase!

One of the cutest stores in the city! This little Japanese…read morestationary store in East Village is a destination for those with a love of epistolography* and cats. From the store logo, to much of the patterns and designs on the stationery and household items that one might find in a cozy writing desk nook, cat inspiration is the theme in this store. You can find cat greeting cards, notebooks, stickers, ink stamps, postcards, memo notes, letterhead, tea towels, and store merch, as well as other products like candles, ink, washi tape, coasters, etc. The store itself is quite tiny like other reviews have mentioned, it gets crowded when there are more than 7-8 customers shopping at the same time. Staff are friendly. They have a lovely wall of letters and notecards posted up right next to the door when you enter. *the art or practice of writing letters.

Tiny but adorable Japanese stationary/gift store. It's very well organized and doesn't have that…read moreoverwhelming perfume-y smell that most other specialty stores have. The store itself has enough room to walk around but when it's crowded (10+ people), it can be difficult to move. Makes for great gifts, though I wouldn't say anything is particularly unique. Prices seem fair.

I love coming here to look at physical magazines (they're becoming rare these days). They have a…read morewide variety of hard-to-find fashion, interior design titles, even international ones. I love that I can always find World of Interiors here.

Find this little pretty thing in mid town during lunch break. Like the bookstore with stationary…read moreand souvenir...vibe. Winter holiday setup feels nice too.