The beloved Five Metal Shop calendar may no longer be in production, but its spirit lives on. For 2026, we’ve curated three unique alternatives — from Karel Martens’s colorful riso prints to Postalco Japan’s bold traditions and Kokuyo’s poetic minimalism.

On our recent trip to Tokyo, we visited the brand-new Plotter flagship store. From their iconic brass-spined leather notebooks to the signature orange refills, Plotter continues to set the standard for design-forward stationery. We even got a first look at their newest release — the Plotter Card File, a sleek black-spined organizer that’s already on our personal wishlist.

Plotter isn’t yet available in Europe, but we’re keeping close tabs. Sign up to be the first to know when it arrives — and in the meantime, discover our curated collection of Japanese stationery and des