NATIONAL CHAINs Overview
Hands
Formerly named Tokyu Hands, Hands is a home goods and DIY store that has a stationery department. Hands typically carries a range of stationery products from standard office supply to fountain pens and inks.
Maruzen
Maruzen is a national bookstore chain with branches across Japan. Most Maruzen stores only carry basic office supply, but the main branches in Nihonbashi, Marunouchi, and Kyoto carry a more upscale assortment of products.
Loft
From food to beauty products to stationery, Loft is the lifestyle goods chain of choice for both tourists and locals alike. Loft can be found across the country and often have decent stationery corners in most branches.
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