ZenPop October 2018, Japanese Stationery Subscription Box

ZenPop October Stationery Box 2018, Bunny Rabbit Pack

This box actually made really good time this month getting here, arriving mid-October, but I was out of Country, so I'm finally reviewing the box.  Thought it would be good to do so before the end of the month.

ZenPop Japanese Stationery Pack has 10 or more stationary items per box.  You can make a one time purchase, or select a subscription plan of 3 or 6 months.  One box per month and those who get a subscription receive a bonus item.  A single box is $29.50, 3 months is $28x3 = $84, and 6 months is $27.50x6 = $165.  Shipping is free (boxes come from Osaka Japan so this is a great deal) and plans don't automatically renew (which is fantastic).

All quotations throughout this post come from the info paper. 

October: Bunny Rabbit Pack

"Bunny rabbits might not get as much attention as kittens or puppies, but they can be just as cute.  We have a special place in our hearts for bunnies, because our Luna is a bunny rabbit.  In Japan it is said that you can see a bunny in the moon making mochi with a hammer.  Since it is our birthday this month, ZenPop is celebrating with this bunny pack, as well as a new manga on instagram called Full Moon Magic featuring Luna's adventures."

 Mini Notepad

"Mini notepad memos are great for making lists or leaving a message for someone.  They are small, cute, and they make you smile.  This one features the gorgeous Lilimary and her cute stuffed animal buddies.  Welcome to my heart."

These mini note papers are adorable.  Example pages are shown a few pictures down.  It comes with two illustrated styles, quite a few pages of each.  I'm starting to get quite the memo/notepad collection.

 Constellation Washi Tape

"In Japan, Zodiac Signs are often used for fortune telling.  One of the popular morning TV show 'Mezamashi TV' has Zodiac Signs fortune telling every day.  Many Japanese maybe saw it before they leave home to work so that they can know their fortune and lucky item."

Bunny Washi Tape

"Because this pack is 'bunny' theme, here's a cute washi tape from Japan!  Most popular rabbit in Japan is called 'Japanese white rabbit'.  It usually has white hair and red eyes.  What kind of rabbits do you like the best?"

I'm also starting to get quite the Washi tape collection.

I love the constellation tape.  Right up my alley.  I've always loved space and the stars.  The bunny tape is cute.  I'll save it for Easter.

 Pilot - Frixion Colors

"Cute pastel color Frixion color pen from PILOT.  Can write smoothly and erase it easily when you want, using the plastic nubbin on the end.  Decorate your notes with Frixion colors and make it colorful! You will get one out of 6 colors."

 It wasn't until I read the description that I realized this is an erasable marker.  It writes smooth, and erases well, though in just the right light you can read what you wrote after it was erased.  Don't use for important documents or journals, but for fun this will be nice.

 Tape Glue Stamp

"Tenori means 'fits in your hand' and Ichioshi means 'highly recommended'.  As you can guess from the name, this stamp glue is a highly recommended palm-sized stationery.  You don't have to paste the entire surface of the paper, it is enough if you stamp it on four corner.  You can stamp approx 500 times!"

You take off the lid and simply stamp the sticky glue.  It's lightly sticky, not heavy, so for temporary stickiness it will be good.  Another unique Japanese stationery item.

 Clip Notes

"Needless to say, this index bunny clip is so useful!  Write a memo inside the rabbit's mouth and clip your papers.  The bunny clip will help you file your documents and also remind you the memo.  Enjoy your study/work time with 3 cute bunnies!!"

These are fun.  This comes with 4 of each bunny type, and you write in the mouth what the note is to what's being clipped together.  One of those things I would have never thought to get, but can be useful in organization.

 Sticky Memos

"In Japan, we celebrate "Ju-go-ya", also known as Tsuki-mi or moon viewing in October.  We give thanks for the rice harvest and pray to the moon for another good harvest.  Also, it is thought that the patterns on the moon looks like a rabbit making mochi.  Can you see the rabbit in these sticky notes?"

Usagi and the moon.  I've known of this legend thanks to Sailor Moon.  These memo pads have the silhouette of a bunny making mochi.  Really fun.

 Birthday Card

"October is not just the month for 'Ju-go-ya', but it is also the month ZenPop was born!  We hut our 2nd anniversary this year and to celebrate our birthday, here's a cute pop up birthday card you can give to someone special on their day!"

 Front: When we're together ...

Inside: It's so much fun!

It's always fun to send birthday cards, and this is a really cute one.

 Kanahei Stickers

"These characters are designed by illustrator Kanahei.  The pink bunny is called 'Usagi (rabbit in Japanese)' and the white bird is called 'Pisuke'.  These two are best friends and they go everywhere together."

Really cute stickers!  I'll be placing these on postcards, though once again I'm going to wait till Easter because the the bunny theme and feeling very springy.

 Mini Letter Set

"4 kinds of rabbits, Dutch, Netherland Dwarf, Holland Lop, and Dwarf Hotot, is featured on this letter set.  Maybe some of them are friends of Luna's!!  It is nice to write a short letter or attach a message to a present to your friends with this bunny letter set."

Cute bunny mini letter set.

I do prefer full size stationery sets, but this will be cute for Easter messages.

 BONUS ITEM:

Subscription Pack, 3 or 6 month only

Luna

"To celebrate the new manga featuring the adventures of Luna, we have included an adorable plush toy for you to enjoy."

I love Luna.  So glad to get this.

It's interesting, I completely understand why this was the October box, but the funny thing is most of these items I'm going to use in Easter, several months from now.  It's a nice, cute box.