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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.


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
What to Buy at Muji in Japan
Muji is a popular variety store in Japan offering a wide selection of high quality and stylish products at reasonable prices such as stationery, household goods, furniture, clothes, cosmetics, food, and many other useful items. It has quickly become one of my...
Japan to Reopen for Tourism in June 2022 for Packaged Tours
Borders are open for Packaged Tours The Japanese government announced on May 26, 2022 that Japan will reopen for tourists visiting on packaged tours starting June 10, 2022. Here's a quick breakdown of the details: Only tourists on packaged tours are allowed from June...
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...
Where to Buy Japanese Stationery Online
I love Japanese Stationery. And I know I’m not the only one who does. Even people who don’t have a crazy stationery addiction come to Japan and find themselves wandering through the endless aisles of stationery to marvel at their unique and...
Best Cherry Blossom Treats in Japan
Japanese cherry blossoms can be enjoyed not only by viewing but in various ways. Every year, numbers of Japanese brands, shops, and restaurants release cherry blossom-themed products for a limited time before or during the cherry blossom season. Especially cherry...
Things to do in Spring in Japan
Spring is possibly Japan’s favorite time of year. With great weather, cherry blossoms everywhere, and many activities to celebrate the season, it’s one of the most popular times to visit Japan. March and April are some of my favorite months for exactly those...