Q: Is Miffy a Japanese character? I always see it in Japanese stationery shops.
A: Miffy is actually Dutch—she was created by Dick Bruna in the Netherlands in 1955. But Japan has a deep love for Miffy, and Japanese stationery brands have been making officially licensed Miffy items for decades. The clean, simple lines of Miffy fit perfectly with the Japanese design sensibility, which is why you see so many Miffy pens, notebooks, and washi tapes coming from Japan. At kawaiizaki, we bring in the Japanese-made Miffy stationery because the quality and the aesthetic feel just right together.
Q: Are the Miffy items at kawaiizaki officially licensed? I don’t want a copy.
A: I completely understand. We’ve spent years connecting with thousands of suppliers to build a supply chain that can source the real thing. Our stationery partners hold the proper official licenses for Miffy, so every item you receive—whether it’s a gel pen or a sticker pack—comes through authorized channels. You’ll see the familiar copyright mark on the packaging, and more importantly, the materials and print quality will feel right. We only stock what we’d happily keep on our own desks.