Rare & Hard-to-Find Supplies from Japan

St. Louis Art Supply is proud to be one of America's leading suppliers of Japanese art materials. Our selection goes way beyond the basic sumi inks and washi paper — we stock a huge array of Japanese watercolors, washi tapes, studio accessories, pens, pencils, stationery, and office supplies.

Why are we so committed to supplying products made in Japan? Two reasons: first, Japan has the world's most exciting art supply and stationery industry, with much greater domestic demand than other markets. Second, the Japanese manufacturing sector is known around the world for its efficiency, accuracy, and outstanding value compared to other major export countries. We collect the best supplies in the world, and many of the best-in-class items in our industry come from Japan.

Scroll down to see thousands of writing and painting products from Japanese factories:

Now Now Buttons, Pearl White
CLIPO Mini, Set of 2
Olympus Thin Sashiko Thread, #217 Cyan
Cosmo Seasons Embroidery Floss, #8019
Cosmo Seasons Embroidery Floss, #5004
Now Now Buttons, Pearl Buff
Olympus Sashiko Sampler, Great Wave
Olympus Sashiko Sampler, Mt. Fuji
Selvage Denim Briefcase
Tulip Piecing Needles, #9, Set of Six
Olympus Thin Sashiko Thread, #208 Aqua
Cosmo Seasons Embroidery Floss, #5021
Cosmo Seasons Embroidery Floss, #8027
Cosmo Seasons Embroidery Floss, #5005
Now Now Buttons, Mottled Brown
Now Now Buttons, Shell Black