Dear Reader,

When was the last time you took up a pen and wrote on a piece of paper? For me, it was not too long ago when I had to write greetings cards. It reminded me of the simple joys of analog writing to reach out to people.

That is the ethos behind Kakimori, founded on the idea of connecting people through writing. But it was not easy for the artisanal business to take flight onto the global arena. From shipping delicate products such as its glass pens, to safely transporting its customized inks, the Japanese boutique stationery store rose to the challenge to connect to its worldwide customers.

Today, Kakimori is still holding true to its analog roots while spreading the joys of writing in an increasingly digitalized world. As are these Japanese companies that have pivoted in this digital age:

•	Japanese publisher Shueisha turning the pages for manga through digitalization
•	Toudoukan refused to tap out, taking the digital route to reach professional wrestling fans worldwide

Seow Tein Hee
Editor
Logistics of Things

Japanese stationery brand Kakimori is leaving a paper trail to global success In an era dominated by digital screens, analog writing has found an unexpected resurgence in Japanese stationery store, Kakimori.

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