Notes from 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 secret haven known only to insiders, offering an exquisite selection of fine stationery. Behind its counter stands Ken Takarada, the gentle and enigmatic shop owner whose warm presence draws in those seeking more than just beautiful paper and colourful inks.

To his shop come customers burdened by quiet worries—a young girl being bullied by her classmates, a salaryman facing the lonely prospect of retirement. With his quiet wisdom and attentive care, Ken helps each visitor not only find what they are looking for but also express what lies within their hearts.

In this moving second volume, readers discover how the simple act of putting pen to paper can bring healing, connection and understanding—and how Ken first met Ryoko, from the neighbouring café Hohozue.

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Following the heartwarming success of Letters from the Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop, bestselling Japanese author Kenji Ueda returns with Notes from the Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop—a gentle and uplifting story about connection, healing and the quiet magic of handwritten words. Set once again in the enchanting stationery shop tucked away in Tokyo’s Ginza district, the novel invites readers into the world of Ken Takarada, whose empathy and wisdom touch the lives of everyone who walks through his doors. With over 250,000 copies sold in Japan, Ueda’s new novel continues to celebrate the small yet profound ways that writing can mend hearts and bring people closer.