FUKUSEI CO., LTD.

Japanese Paper

Choose Japanese paper for the product you want to make.

Based in Japan, FUKUSEI works with Japanese paper mills and suppliers to support overseas stationery, planner, notebook and publishing projects. We coordinate paper selection, samples, supply conditions and export requirements.

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Japanese paper samples, weight labels and writing-performance references
Paper / Performance / Supply

Find paper by specification

Start with weight, colour and performance — not the mill.

This catalogue is organised around practical specifications and performance rather than by paper mill. Product and mill information is available on dedicated pages where relevant.

Weight
Colour
Feature
01

Tomoe River S

Lightweight writing & planner paper

Regularly handled
Features

A lightweight Japanese writing paper used for planners, diaries and notebooks when page count and writing performance both matter.

LightweightFountain-pen friendlyHigh page-countPlanner / diary
Basic data
Basis weight52 g/m² / 68 g/m²
Colour / shadeWhite / Cream
FormatSheets
FSC statusConfirm per project
SamplesSample request available
Common / reference sizes
  • 1091 × 788 mm
  • 880 × 625 mm
  • 625 × 880 mm
Supply note

Listed sizes reflect formats recently handled by FUKUSEI. Current availability, grain direction and certification documents are confirmed per order.

Check availability / request samples
02

iroful

Fountain-pen & ink-expression paper

Sample / project confirmation
Features

A 75 g/m² white writing paper focused on vivid ink colour and shading for fountain-pen stationery and notebook projects.

Fountain-pen friendlyInk colour / shadingSmooth writingStationery
Basic data
Basis weight75 g/m²
Colour / shadeWhite
FormatParent-sheet format: project confirmation
FSC statusConfirm per project
SamplesSample request available
Common / reference sizes
  • Parent-sheet supply: confirm per project
  • Finished sample formats: A4 / A5 and others
Supply note

The 75 g/m² specification is public. Parent-sheet availability, certification and B2B supply conditions are confirmed separately for each project.

Check availability / request samples
03

b7 Natural

Natural-tone bulky micro-coated paper

Regularly handled
Features

Designed with book and text use in mind, this paper uses a natural white tone for readability while retaining distinctive four-colour print reproduction.

BulkyNatural toneGood readabilityPrint reproduction
Basic data
Basis weight75 / 83 / 92 / 100 / 115 g/m²
Thickness97 / 110 / 125 / 140 / 163 μm
Colour / shadeNatural white / cream tone
FormatSheets; selected roll formats by production condition
FSC statusConfirm per project
SamplesSample request available
Reference performance data
Whiteness84% (reference)
Gloss15% (reference)
Opacity92% / 93% / 94% / 95% / ≥96% by basis weight
Common / reference sizes
  • 788 × 1091 mm (4/6)
  • 636 × 939 mm (Kiku)
  • 625 × 880 mm (A)
Supply note

Thickness, whiteness, gloss and opacity are reference values rather than guarantees. Grain direction, stock, order-made conditions and certification are confirmed before quotation.

Check availability / request samples
04

OCR Writing Paper

Writing / print development grade

Under development
Features

A paper currently under development and evaluation for writing and print applications. It is not shown as a fixed commercial standard.

Development gradeWriting evaluationPrint evaluationSpecification not fixed
Basic data
Basis weight83.7 g/m² / 96.5 g/m² / 104.7 g/m²
Colour / shadeTo be confirmed
FormatDevelopment / project confirmation
FSC statusTo be confirmed during development
SamplesEvaluation sample: project confirmation
Common / reference sizes
  • 1091 × 788 mm target format; final specification to be confirmed
Supply note

Weight, shade, size, certification, availability and commercial conditions may change during development. Contact us before designing around this grade.

Check availability / request samples
05

Marshmallow CoC

Smooth multi-purpose premium paper

Frequently quoted
Features

A high-white, highly smooth uncoated multi-purpose paper suitable for a broad range of printing, from offset to inkjet, with a clean premium surface.

Smooth surfaceOffset / digital printPremium tactile qualityFSC certified
Basic data
Basis weight104.7 g/m² / 127.9 g/m²
Thickness124 μm / 151 μm
Colour / shadeWhite
FormatSheets
FSC statusFSC-certified grade
SamplesSample request available
Common / reference sizes
  • 788 × 1091 mm (4/6)
  • 636 × 939 mm (Kiku)
Supply note

FSC certification is publicly stated for this product family. Final certification wording and documentation for an export order are confirmed with the quotation.

Check availability / request samples

Specifications, certification, grain direction, production lots, stock and minimum order can change. Final supply conditions are confirmed in the quotation and order documents.

Paper Selector

Start with your product, not a paper name.

Answer four quick questions. We will suggest a paper direction and carry your choices into the inquiry form.

1. What are you making?
2. Main writing tool
3. Target grammage
4. Need processing?

Selection Criteria

The essential criteria for selecting paper

Sharing the finished-product use and required performance—not only a paper name—helps us identify more realistic options.

01

Grammage & thickness

Typical discussion range: 52–90 g/m²

We review page count, portability, show-through and binding structure. Available grammages depend on the grade and production conditions.

02

Color & surface

White, ivory and natural tones

We consider readability, ink appearance, tactile feel and how the paper supports the product’s brand direction.

03

Writing performance

Fountain pen, gel ink and ballpoint

Samples can be used to review feathering, bleed-through, drying time, smoothness and writing resistance.

04

Format & quantity

Sheet size, MOQ and annual volume

We confirm target size, initial order, expected annual demand, destination and suitable export conditions.

Applications

Main applications

01

Planners & notebooks

For products balancing thinness, page count, writing feel and show-through, including fountain-pen and gel-ink use.

02

Stationery & letter products

For memo pads, letter paper, refills and products where paper tone and tactile quality shape the customer experience.

03

Publishing & text paper

For books, booklets and limited publications requiring readability, appropriate bulk and binding suitability.

04

Custom project requirements

When cutting, printing or binding is required, FUKUSEI can introduce and coordinate long-term partner factories in China according to the project conditions.

Featured grade

For planner, notebook, journal and fountain-pen-focused projects, review Tomoe River S supply conditions, sample testing points and the differences between 52 gsm and 68 gsm.

View Tomoe River S sourcing page

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Named Japanese Papers

Search by paper name.

Dedicated sourcing pages for frequently requested Japanese paper names and project grades.

GSM / Japanese paper comparison

52 / 68 / 75 / 100 / 127.9gsm Japanese paper comparison

Compare Tomoe River S, iroful, b7 Natural, Marshmallow CoC, Kinmari V and OCR paper by performance, print use and B2B supply conditions.

Read paper GSM comparison

Brand and paper comparison

Hobonichi, Jibun Techo, MD PAPER and Japanese planner paper

Learn how finished notebook brands differ from commercially sourced raw-paper grades. Compare Tomoe River S, iroful and other Japanese paper choices without assuming a brand partnership or raw-paper availability.

Read the planner and notebook paper guide
Writing-performance comparison on Japanese paper samples
Sample evaluation / Not certified laboratory testing

Writing Performance

Writing performance should be confirmed with actual samples.

Even at the same grammage, density, surface treatment, color, writing tool and ink flow can change the result. FUKUSEI is not a certification laboratory and does not claim to operate an in-house testing facility. We arrange samples and help organize practical evaluation points for the customer’s intended use.

  • Feathering and line spread
  • Bleed-through and show-through
  • Drying time
  • Nib glide and resistance
  • Paper tone and ink appearance
  • Appearance after printing and binding

Process

From sample request to delivery

01

Confirm requirements

Use, grammage, color, size, writing tools, quantity, schedule and destination.

02

Source in Japan and arrange samples

We communicate with Japanese mills and paper suppliers to confirm candidate grades, availability and supply conditions.

03

Coordinate partner processing when needed

For cutting, printing or binding, we can introduce and coordinate long-term partner factories in China. These are not FUKUSEI-owned factories.

04

Support export and delivery

We confirm packing, export pallets, required documents and transport conditions for overseas delivery.

Supply Conditions

About supply conditions

Production lot, inventory, mill schedule and minimum order differ by paper grade. For repeat projects, sharing annual demand and expected order timing helps us discuss a realistic supply plan with Japanese suppliers.

Buyer Checklist

What should a buyer specify when sourcing Japanese paper?

A useful RFQ does not need to be perfect. The following information is usually enough for FUKUSEI to start narrowing realistic Japanese paper options and discussing supply conditions.

01

Finished-product use

Planner, notebook, stationery or publishing

Explain what the paper will become, how many pages it may have and whether writing feel, thinness, opacity or printing performance is the priority.

02

Target specification

Grammage, shade, size and format

Share target gsm, white/ivory/natural preference, sheet or roll requirement, finished size and any reference paper you already use.

03

Performance requirements

Writing tools, printing and certifications

List fountain pen, gel, ballpoint or marker use, plus any print process, bleed-through limits, drying-time expectations or certification requirements.

04

Commercial conditions

Quantity, annual demand, destination and timing

Initial quantity, expected annual volume, delivery country and target timing help us discuss production lots, supply continuity and export conditions more realistically.

For a fuller B2B purchasing workflow, see our Japanese paper sourcing guide, or send your current specification to FUKUSEI.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can we start with a small sample request?

Yes, subject to the grade and supplier conditions. Please first share the intended use and target specifications.

Does FUKUSEI manufacture paper?

No. FUKUSEI sources and supplies Japanese base paper and coordinates overseas projects with Japanese mills and paper suppliers.

Can you support processing or OEM?

Depending on the project, we can introduce and coordinate long-term partner factories in China. The factories are not owned by FUKUSEI, and specifications, quantity and quality requirements are reviewed case by case.

Which countries can you export to?

Feasibility depends on destination, product specifications, quantity and transport conditions. Please include the delivery country or region in your inquiry.

Project Inquiry

Tell us what paper your project needs.

Share the use, grammage, color, size, writing tools, quantity and destination as far as known. Specifications and reference images can also be attached.

Discuss Japanese paper sourcing