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Maido in a Box Vol.36:
Winter/Spring Edition
Dive into the world of writing with inks with Maido in a Box Vol.36! From a variety of notebooks and papers to inks and pens, we’ve gathered together a selection of stationery to help you get started in making writing as a hobby and everyday task more fun!
Two Options to Chose from
Maido in a Box Vol. 36
Essential Edition
Price: $45
Maido in a Box Vol. 36
Deluxe Edition
Price: $85
Discontinuation Notice
We are sorry to announce that our monthly stationery box service, Maido in a Box, will be discontinuing its monthly releases after this box. We thank you for the continued support throughout the years of this fun way of sharing a variety of stationery with everyone. This isn’t the end of Maido in a Box though, as we plan on moving to an occasional release of the stationery boxes. We hope that we can continue to bring you the joys of trying new stationery.
About Maido in a Box
Maido in a Box is a monthly stationery and gift box that includes a selection of quality stationery items curated by Maido workers who have a passion for the tools inside. Each item is chosen specifically in hopes that we can connect with our community through our love of fine stationery goods.
Includes:
1. Stationery items that go with the month's theme-- It's a surprise until you open it!
2. Illustrated fact sheet-- Learn about the products and history of the manufacturer!
3. Sample sized inks & swatch card-- these trial-sized inks will help you decide on which color to add to your collection next!
Home Delivery/In-Store Pickup: Home delivery option is available. In-store pickup is available only at Kinokuniya stores at this time.
Please note: Quantity is limited. Non-returnable. Please see the Terms and Conditions here. For any questions, please contact us here.
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Past Maido in a Box
Dive into the world of writing with inks with Maido Box Vol.36! From a variety of notebooks and papers to inks and pens, we’ve gathered together a selection of stationery to help you get started in making writing as a hobby and everyday task more fun!
Stationery shopping for the new school year is always exciting! So for this Maido Box we’ve selected functional and cute stationery that will help make your studies more fun and effective! Get essentials, and a couple non-essentials, but cute stationery items to make your back to school shopping a little easier!
There’s something special about looking back at all the photos you took on a trip that lets you relive the memories you made. Physical photos add an additional layer of fun as you can scrapbook with fun stationery! We hope the photo and travel themed items in this box can help you capture some new memories this year!
Cherry blossom season is almost here! It may be difficult to got to Japan for the sakura, so we're bringing the hanamatsuri (flower festival) to you! This month's Maido in a Box is full of pastel colored and cherry blossom themed items that'll make you want to go outside to journal the blooming flowers of spring!
Retro themed items are a big trend in Japan right now and that goes for stationery too! The great thing about retro items is everyone can feel nostalgic for a specific time era even if they weren’t around for it. We gathered together a series of stationery that encompass Showa Retro, a theme that evokes nostalgia for Japan in the 70s and 80s!
The new year has just started. What better way to start the year with an adorable, hopping critter. 2023 is the year of the rabbits and this month’s box is filled with them. Look out for our special red envelope and sticker that was specially designed for this volume!
With 2022 coming to an end, we gathered together stationery items that were popular throughout the year! From function to aesthetics, everything in this box is top quality stationery that will help you welcome the new year!
To celebrate the opening of the Kinokuniya Bookstores Santa Anita location, we bring you this special edition of Maido in a Box! This month mainly features a selection of art supplies and an exclusive Maido tote bag! The tote bag is perfect to take all of your new items with you wherever you go.
Welcome to the mini Maido zoo! In celebration of World Animal Day, Maido in a box Vol.28 is packed with animal themed stationeries! This collection of creatures from land and sea are guaranteed to add a little fun to your daily tasks!
Cozy up with bottles of ink this autumn to write your loved ones letters! When modern meets the old world, explore both with tools from Brause and KOUS.
Brause was founded in 1850 in Germany and has been manufacturing nibs for writing and drawing ever since. KOUS is an up and coming calligraphy project created by brother and sister duo Rodolfo & Aspacia Kusulas. KOUS offers a modern and elegant take on old world tools with playful design. We hope you fall in love!
Stickers galore! Maido in a Box Vol. 26 is packed to the brim with a wonderful selection of kawaii stickers for all occasions! Plain letters and undecorated journal pages will no longer be a problem with this box! Vol. 26 also comes with a collaboration sticker between Maido and the popular brand of all things kawaii, Thousand Skies!
Let your very own creativity shine through this month with Maido in a Box Vol 25: Spark Your Creativity! With many items perfect for scrap booking and journaling all in your own style, you can customize any of your notebooks however you want! Make your journal truly yours with loads of stationery that will bring your imagination to life!
Summer is here and Maido is ready with the Maido in a Box Vol 24: Happy Summer! It's time for the ocean, sun, and bright colors! Time to get out your sun hats, sunscreen, and these stationery items to journal your summer vacation, or take notes on all the new experiences you have yet to enjoy!
Join Maido in a Box as we unveil our eco-conscious blind box, Maido in a Box Vol 22: Mottainai - Eco Friendly Box. “Mottainai” is a philosophy in Japan meaning to not waste that which still has value. Commonly used to tell children not to waste food, in this box we use it to remind ourselves to reduce, reuse and recycle.
The theme of this volume’s Maido in a Box is hanami. In Japanese, hanami means “flower viewing.” It is a traditional custom to enjoy the cherry blossoms during the spring season. We have gathered various cherry blossom-themed stationery, so our stationery enthusiasts can also enjoy this hanami tradition with us!
Invert your notes and come see just how much white and light colored ink “POPS” on black backgrounds!
Learn about all different kinds of paper in the deluxe edition and get yourself the perfect casual note taking binder in the essential edition!
Inside the final volume of 2021, we are providing you with some of our favorite options to decorate and customize your new or favorite planners!
This stationery mystery box includes some of the best-selling items offered at Maido in 2021!
Get ready for the unveiling of our milestone box! Congrats to Maido for a full year of Maido in a Box!
Get ready for the unveiling of our milestone box! Congrats to Maido for a full year of Maido in a Box!
How productive will you be over the summer? Look into Maido in a Box’s “Productive Summer” volume!
Become an "Urban Explorer" with Volume 11 of Maido in a Box! Join other stationery enthusiasts who always wish to be prepared in the city!
Mai Do has been preparing for this moment for you and your family! Get these special edition gift sets for your mother and/or father and receive free gift wrapping!
Our special edition of Maido in a Box was released in October 2020, and recently restocked in March 2021! Take a peek inside of “Art Box.”


