Introduction

Tategaki & Things 縦書きの文房具 is a quiet corner of the world where vertical writing meets thoughtful paper goods, and everyday living becomes a gentle art.

Every city has its own colors, its own scent—an atmosphere you can almost write with. That’s why each of our collections is named after a place, like a chapter written in hue and mood. Just as vertical writing flows with intention, each city-inspired set invites you to notice the world a little more slowly, a little more beautifully.

— a quiet corner devoted to the gentle beauty of vertical writing, thoughtful paper goods, and the subtle art of everyday living.

This little shop began with a simple wish: to preserve the graceful rhythm of 縦書き（tategaki） — those vertical lines that have carried poems, letters, and private thoughts for generations. In a world that rushes forward and types in rows, we honor the stillness of writing line by line, slowly and vertically—like rain falling softly down a windowpane.

At Tategaki & Things, we believe stationery is more than a tool. It holds thoughts, feelings, and the beauty of everyday life. Each item in our shop—whether a handmade memo pad or a lightly inked envelope—is chosen with care, as a small invitation to pause, write, and reconnect.

Though we’re just a small online shop for now, we dream of opening a physical space someday: a cozy room scented with paper, filled with the texture of washi, and echoing the hush of brush strokes on a quiet afternoon.

Thank you for visiting. We hope you find something here that makes you smile—or inspires you to write something new.

With warmth,
Mimi — curator of calm and creator at Tategaki & Things 縦書きの文房具

I’m Mimi (ミミ), a lover of handwriting, rainy-day reflections, and paper that feels just right. I created Tategaki & Things because I believe vertical writing holds a quiet beauty—a rhythm that brings us gently back to ourselves. Here, you’ll find soft moments collected with care.

Slow lines, soft details, thoughtful living.