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A Wandering Scribbler is a resource for creative travelers: lovers of stationery, art, and books, focusing on Japan.
1. Stationery and Journalling
The best stationery, planners, and supplies, and how to document your travels, spark creativity, or plan ahead.
2. Literary Travel
Inviting bookstores, settings from great novels, and creative locations to delight your literary side.
3. Japan
All that I’ve learned and compiled while living in Japan and traveling around the country.
All About Japan
Planner Buying Guides
All About Stationery
About Mackenzie
Mackenzie is a writer and traveler currently living in Japan with her husband, son, and daughter. She loves stationery, hygge, the mountains, British TV, crime dramas, and chai lattes.
Latest Posts
Packing List for Japan in Summer
Being one of the most developed countries in the world, Japan offers a clean and comfortable place to travel. But Japan in the summer has its own set of challenges. With high humidity, long stretches of rain and possible typhoons, and higher crowd levels,...
Top 5 Murakami Novels
Haruki Murakami is one of the most acclaimed contemporary Japanese authors with a worldwide readership. His work is known for its surrealistic elements, vivid imagery, and intricate characters. With over 14 novels and countless short stories to his name, and numerous...
The Most Beautiful and Unique Starbucks in Japan
Are you a Starbucks lover? In Japan, you can find Starbucks cafes in some extraordinary places. Unique locations, with a local touch but always the same Starbucks quality. Whether you enjoy a cup of Starbucks coffee or not, these stores are worth a visit for the...
Guide to Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo
Starbucks is an international brand that no doubt every person on the planet has heard of. I’ll admit that I drink a fair amount of Starbucks and find them great places to write and work in. I’ve found some amazing places in Japan for coffee like...
Cherry Blossom Photography Tips: Where to See Sakura in Japan
Japanese cherry blossoms, or sakura as they’re called in Japanese, are known around the world for their beauty. Typically only lasting a few weeks in March or April, they can be tricky to view if you’re traveling from overseas and need to pin down travel...
Japanese Foods to Try in Spring
Spring in Japan is a beautiful time of the year. With cherry blossom viewing, amazing weather, and plenty of seasonal foods, spring is a great time to visit Japan and experience traditional Japanese food, the popular sakura festivals, and more. Spring is always a...
