Retro Box Memo / Furukawa Shiko

A nostalgic tribute to Japan’s Showa-era cafés. Winner of the Stationery Grand Prize 2021 (Memo Category – 2nd Place), it’s a perfect blend of vintage design and everyday practicality.

Key Features

• Matchbox-Inspired Design: The memo case is modeled after retro café matchboxes and printed with silk screen for an authentic, nostalgic finish.

• Crafted with Mino-Washi: Features 35 sheets of traditional Mino washi paper, known for its smooth texture and over 1,300 years of Japanese papermaking heritage.

• Charming Details: Each memo features playful matchstick-style lines and whimsical designs from fictional establishments—every box tells its own story.

• Compact & Giftable: The petite size fits easily into a bag or drawer, perfect for small messages, travel notes, or as a souvenir or mini gift.

• Reusable Box: Once the memo sheets are used, the beautifully designed box doubles as a decorative container for small items.

Variants

All designs are original, fictional shop themes

• Restaurant Hatopoppo

• Panda’s Bakery

• Penguin Café

• Neko-Kaburi Coffee

• Café Romance

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