Personal shopper · Pens
Japan-only fountain pens and inks, bought for you.
Japanese pen shops commission their own inks and limited-edition pens with makers like Sailor, Pilot and Platinum — sold in-store or online in Japan only, often in small runs. Send us the link and we’ll get it before it’s gone.
- All-in quote before you pay
- Bought new in Japan
- Tracked shipping · US duties prepaid
What we can get for you
Shop-exclusive inks
Original inks from Japanese pen shops — the kind that sell out in a weekend.
Limited-edition pens
Japan-only colours and shop editions from Sailor, Pilot and Platinum.
Maki-e & urushi pens
Lacquer and maki-e pens from Japanese makers and pen shops.
Paper & notebooks
Fountain-pen-friendly paper and notebooks sold only in Japan.
How it works
- 1Send a link or a part numberA link to the pen shop’s product page, or the shop name, ink or pen name and nib size.
- 2Get one all-in quoteItem, our 25% service fee, shipping and (for the US) prepaid duties — one price, before you pay anything.
- 3We buy and shipWe buy it new in Japan, check it in Tokyo and ship it to you with tracking.
Good to know
- Limited runs sell out fast — request as soon as a release is announced, and we’ll try on release day.
- Lottery (抽選) releases can’t be guaranteed.
- Bottled ink is sealed and bagged before it ships.
Request an item
Paste the shop’s product link, or give the shop, ink or pen name and nib size.
Tokyo Carry is an independent personal shopping service in Tokyo. Brand and shop names identify the items we buy on your behalf and imply no affiliation.