Embrace the Japanese philosophy of mottainai—a sense of regret over waste—with the TAKEO PAPER MOTTAINAI MEMO — Satogami 02. Created by Japan’s premier specialty paper merchant, TAKEO, this limited-edition memo pad offers stationery lovers a chance to experience rare, discontinued fine papers before they are recycled into new paper stock. A portion of sales from this series supports Wangari Maathai's "Green Belt Movement" tree-planting initiative in Kenya.
First launched in 1998, Satogami is a beloved paper line praised for its simple, rustic texture that evokes the warmth and gentleness of nature. The 02 edition features three carefully selected discontinued shades—Momiji (Maple Leaf), Rindo (Gentian), and Wara (Straw)—in a sturdy 100kg weight. Perfectly sized for quick desk notes, scrapbooking accents, or collage art, this pad provides a fleeting, tactile connection to Japanese paper craft.
- 9 x 9 x 2.5 cm
- 150 sheets (50 sheets × 3 colours)
- Satogami Momiji, Rindo and Wara
- Made in Japan
【ABOUT THE BRAND】
Founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 1899, TAKEO is a legendary paper house that has spent over a century expanding the cultural, technical, and tactile boundaries of paper. Widely recognised as the global pioneer of "Fine Paper" (ファインペーパー), the company focuses entirely on creating high-grade, specialized printing substrates that blend rich sensory elements like unique textures, custom colourways, and intricate patterns. Operating at the intersection of graphic design, traditional craftsmanship, and industrial technology, TAKEO treats paper not merely as a blank recording surface, but as a vital physical medium meant to stimulate human emotion and elevate artistic expression.
Through their dedicated stationery line, TAKEO PAPER PRODUCTS, the brand transforms raw mill artistry into luxury functional tools for the desk, specializing in ultra-premium notebooks, custom envelope packs, and structural folder systems. They are celebrated for revolutionary proprietary sheets like Pachica—a paper that turns beautifully translucent when heat-stamped—and Tant Select with its delicate linen textures. Highly favored by global designers, calligraphers, and bookmakers, TAKEO provides the ultimate fountain-pen-friendly canvas for those who appreciate the natural beauty and structural precision of elite Japanese paper craft.
