Has he stumbled upon https://www.buntobi.com/ for everyday stationary? They're also on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvv...axxKZHSpahVm1w

I'll enjoy watching Inky.Rocks Thanks! I'm mostly a fine or extra fine pen person. A good JP stationary item brings me so much joy. But then so does the (nearly) perfect computer cable (see, Mr. LapLap isn't the only odd one). It becomes slight territorial obsession when I keep inferior spares or freebies to lend to others so they leave my stuff alone*. Oh. I guess I like nice keyboards and good scissors/cutters, too.

* I've been handed personal pens to sign in at a few ryokans and get a little verklempt when this happens. Good pens are such a personal item and often a commemorative gift from loved ones so sharing it with a guest really drives home the omotenashi. Even if it isn't their favorite fountain pen or bought with this purpose in mind, it is still a really nice touch for pen aficionados.

ETA: Is there a Japanese youtube channel for third wave coffee? Bff & her husband love good coffee so I always pop into a few shops to bring some beans back for them. I know what types of flavors and variants they like but don't actually drink coffee so I rely on scent, reviews (they usually forward a few), and prior purchases.