Notes from the Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop: The bestselling Japanese sensation for cosy fiction lovers...

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Kenji Ueda Emily Balistrieri

Notes from the Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop

The bestselling Japanese sensation for cosy fiction lovers

Kenji Ueda, Emily Balistrieri

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Manila Prints
06 January 2026

Fiction & Literature; Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Fiction in translation

Series: The Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop

A touching tale of connection, healing and the magic of handwritten words from the author of Letters from the Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop

Hidden away in Tokyo's Ginza district lies Shihodo, a hidden gem known only to insiders, with an abundant selection of fine stationery. Behind its counter stands Ken Takarada, the enigmatic shop owner whose warm presence draws those seeking more than just beautiful paper and colourful inks.

To this shop come more customers with worries weighing on their hearts: a young girl being bullied by her classmates, a salary man facing the lonely prospect of retirement. With his quiet wisdom and careful attention, Ken Takarada helps each visitor fulfil their stationery needs, but also to express what lies within their hearts.

In this moving second volume, readers will see how the simple act of putting pen to paper can unlock healing, connection and understanding. Also learn about how Ken and Ryoko - from the neighbouring café Hohozue - met for the first time.

By: Kenji Ueda
Translated by: Emily Balistrieri
Imprint: Manila Prints
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 218g
ISBN: 9781786584670
ISBN 10: 1786584670
Series: The Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 06 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kenji Ueda (Author) Kenji Ueda is a Japanese novelist known for blending fantasy with the charm of everyday life. Born in Tokyo in 1969, he made his debut as a writer in 2021 with Teppan (The Iron Griddle), the revised version of a work he wrote in 2019 for the 1st Japan Delicious Fiction Award.