Letters From The Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop

On a small street in the elegant Ginza district of Tokyo stands the famous Shihodo stationery shop, where those who enter are sure to find what they came looking for, from the finest washi paper to the most colorful inks. Far from the urban frenzy, Ken Takarada, the owner, has created a space where customers can put their most intimate emotions down on paper. The feel of the pen on the page, the delicate tracing of letters and ideograms, the smell of the paper... In this haven of peace, everyone rediscovers the power of writing. And, thanks to this seemingly simple activity, finds the courage to reconnect with their roots, declare their love, or resolve long-standing misunderstandings in order to move forward on the path to happiness.