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Everything a student needs for the new term is in one place. This collection gathers Japanese stationery that works well for classrooms and study at home, from mechanical pencils and pens to erasers, highlighters and pencil cases to carry them in.

A simple starter kit is one mechanical pencil, one or two pens, a good eraser, a highlighter and a case. If you are buying for a younger student, comfortable grips and easy-to-use erasers matter most. For older students, a pen and pencil that stay comfortable through long writing sessions are worth choosing with care. Use the Pen & Pencil Finder to match items to how your student writes, or the Compare page to weigh two options side by side.

Compare student essentials. Four individual picks under $11. Build your school selection with affordable Japanese pens, mechanical pencils, highlighters and erasers. Choose individual items for notes, homework and planning, with current prices and availability shown on each product.