Chikawa × Japonica Notebooks: All 8 New Notebook Designs Now on Sale and a Big Hit!
“Japonica School Notebook,” a long-running bestseller that has been loved by children since its release in 1970, has teamed up with the anime series “Chikawa” to create the “Japonica School Notebook: Anime Chikawa” collaboration series, which has been rolling out at stationery stores and online shops nationwide since early July 2026.
Based on the classic green cover, the collection features eight retro-cute designs—each depicting a memorable scene from the TV anime—that can be enjoyed by people of all ages!
The suggested retail price is 275 yen (tax included) per notebook. The distributor is Sunstar Stationery, and the manufacturer is Showa Note.
{
“@context”: “https://schema.org”,
“@type”: “Product”,
“name”: “Japonica Study Notebook: Anime Chikawa”,
“image”: “https://collabo-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/chiikawa-japonica-gakushucho-eyecatch.jpg”,
“description”: “A collaboration product between the long-selling ‘Japonica Notebook’ and the anime ‘Chiikawa.’ Available in two types—5mm grid (with reading lines) and blank pages—featuring a total of 8 designs, including Chiikawa, Hachiware, Rabbit, flying squirrel—for a total of 8 designs.”,
“brand”: {
“@type”: “Brand”,
“name”: “Japonica Study Notebook”
},
“manufacturer”: {
“@type”: “Organization”,
“name”: “Showa Note Co., Ltd.”
},
“releaseDate”: “2026-07”,
“offers”: {
“@type”: “AggregateOffer”,
“priceCurrency”: “JPY”,
“lowPrice”: “275”,
“highPrice”: “275”,
“offerCount”: “8”,
“availability”: “https://schema.org/InStock”,
“seller”: {
“@type”: “Organization”,
“name”: “Sunstar Stationery Co., Ltd.”
}
}
}
・The “Japonica Notebook: Anime Chiikawa” series is being released sequentially starting in early July 2026
・The lineup consists of two types: 5mm grid-ruled (with reading guides) and blank pages
・The designs feature four characters—Chiikawa, Hachiware, Rabbit, and Flying Squirrel—for a total of eight variations
・The covers feature a double-sided design with different illustrations on each side; pages 2 and 3 include character introductions
・The suggested retail price is 275 yen each (tax included), and they are available at stationery stores and online shops nationwide
Chiikawa × Japonica Study Notebook: Details on All 8 Varieties
The lineup consists of two types: 5mm grid-ruled (with reading guides) and blank notebooks, featuring designs of the four characters: Chikawa, Hachiware, Rabbit, and Flying Squirrel.
The covers feature a double-sided design with different illustrations on the front and back, for a total of 8 varieties!
Character profiles are featured on the endpapers of Tables 2 and 3.
The 5mm grid notebook features information on each character, while the Free Notebook introduces a wide variety of friends—don’t miss out on exploring not just the covers but the contents as well!
When will the “Japonica Notebook: Chikawa Anime” series go on sale?
They have been gradually going on sale since early July 2026 at stationery stores nationwide and online shops.
How much do they cost?
The suggested retail price is 275 yen (tax included) per notebook.
How many varieties are there?
There are two types: 5mm graph paper (with reading lines) and blank notebooks. Each type features one of four designs—Chiikawa, Hachiware, Rabbit, or Flying Squirrel—for a total of 8 varieties.
What’s the difference between the 5mm grid-ruled notebook and the blank notebook?
The 5mm graph-ruled notebook features guide lines and uses grid lines in colors scientifically proven to reduce eye strain and make writing easier. The blank notebook is plain white, allowing you to freely draw pictures, write text, or create diagrams.
Where can I buy them?
They are available at stationery stores nationwide and online shops. Availability varies by store, so please check the Sunstar Stationery official website for details.
{
“@context”: “https://schema.org”,
“@type”: “FAQPage”,
“mainEntity”: [
{
“@type”: “Question”,
“name”: “When will the ‘Japonica Study Notebook: Anime Chikawa’ go on sale?”,
“acceptedAnswer”: {
“@type”: “Answer”,
“text”: “They have been rolling out gradually at stationery stores and online shops nationwide since early July 2026.”
}
},
{
“@type”: “Question”,
“name”: “How much does it cost?”,
“acceptedAnswer”: {
“@type”: “Answer”,
“text”: “The suggested retail price is 275 yen (tax included) per item.”
}
},
{
“@type”: “Question”,
“name”: “How many varieties are there?”,
“acceptedAnswer”: {
“@type”: “Answer”,
“text”: “There are two types: 5mm grid-ruled (with leader lines) and loose-leaf notebooks. Each type comes in four designs—Chikawa, Hachiware, Rabbit, and Flying Squirrel—for a total of 8 designs.”
}
},
{
“@type”: “Question”,
“name”: “What is the difference between the 5mm grid-ruled and the bound notebook?”,
“acceptedAnswer”: {
“@type”: “Answer”,
“text”: “The 5mm graph-ruled notebooks feature guide lines and use colored grid lines based on scientific data that are easy on the eyes and make writing comfortable. The free-form notebook is a plain white type, allowing you to freely draw pictures, write text, or sketch diagrams.”
}
},
{
“@type”: “Question”,
“name”: “Where can I buy them?”,
“acceptedAnswer”: {
“@type”: “Answer”,
“text”: “It is available at stationery stores nationwide and online shops. Availability varies by store, so please check the Sunstar Stationery official website for details.”
}
}
]
}
Please check the official website. *Please note that the information in these articles may be out of date. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please check the official website for the latest information.
