Simple and Easy to Use! Must-Buy 5 Cool Pencil Cases from MUJI in Japan

Stationery is necessary in daily life for studying or working. When your pencil case breaks, it’s difficult to carry them. Why not have a durable pencil case that will last for years? I recommend pencil cases from MUJI. They are simple, stylish, and high-quality products, MUJI’s pencil cases are designed to be both practical and long-lasting.

Therefore, a MUJI-loving writer from “Living in Japan” has picked up five must-have pencil cases that are great for your needs.

Plastic Pencil Cases

Plastic pencil cases are lightweight and easy to carry, so it’s perfect when you have a lot to pack. Also, their semi-transparent design makes it easy to see the contents and convenient. I’ll introduce two top recommendations from MUJI!

■POLYPROPYLENE PEN CASE (Horizontal Type) (¥250 / Approx. $2)

The pencil case measures approximately 18.4 cm wide, 6.4 cm deep, and 2.5 cm high. It’s a nice size to store neatly your everyday pens, erasers, and other essentials.

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I tried putting some stationery items inside, and I could store 4 writing materials and 1 eraser comfortably! This amount is just right for me. Although I didn’t include them this time, the case seems spacious enough to fit sticky notes or a small notepad as well.

■POLYPROPYLENE CASE FOR GLASSES AND SMALL ARTICLES / S (¥190 / Approx. $1.3)

This case is versatile, you can be used for glasses, small accessories, or even as a pencil case. The dimensions are approximately 3.5 cm x 5.5 cm x 16 cm.

You can place it horizontally or stand it upright, so you can easily use it even if it’s small space.

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I tried storing stationery in this case, and it can hold 7 writing materials. The ability to stand it upright is really convenient! Moreover, it’s easy to have your pens when you remove the lid, so your work is more efficient!

Mesh Fabric Pencil Cases

If you want to add a touch of stylishness, a mesh pencil case is the great choice! The semi-transparent material gives it a cool vibe. Of course, it’s also highly practical with good storage capacity. I’ll share three items from all kinds of pencil cases.

■NYLON MESH PEN CASE / SQUARE (¥390 / Approx. $3)

This square-shaped case is made from mesh material and measures approximately 18.5 cm wide, 4 cm high, and 5 cm deep. The sleek black color is chic which is one of its charms.

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I tried storing twelve items such as 10 writing materials, 1 pack of mechanical pencil leads, and 1 eraser, and there’s still plenty of room left! I was surprised at such a compact size. The sleek black color and mesh design are an effortlessly stylish look!

■NYLON MESH PEN CASE (PINK) (¥450 / Approx. $3)

This eye-catching mesh pencil case comes in a vivid pink color. It measures approximately 18.5 cm wide, 5 cm high, and 4 cm deep. Also, there are pink, gray, black, and ivory.

It has a pocket with dividers on the inside.

On the opposite side, there is another pocket without dividers!

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You surely are curious about how much stationery can fit in a case this small, right? I tried it and was able to store 7 writing materials, 1 eraser, and 1 pack of mechanical pencil leads in the pocket.

I think it’s plenty of space for studying or working. Best of all, the compact size makes it easy to put into your bag without taking up much room, it’s definitely a nice feature!

■NYLON MESH PEN CASE (IVORY)  (¥490 / Approx. $3)

It’s a larger version of the pencil case introduced earlier (dimensions: approximately 17 cm wide, 10 cm high, and 5 cm deep). The color options are the same as before, but this time, I chose ivory. It’s a soft hue and looks pretty!

This also features an inner pocket with dividers.

On the opposite side, there’s a pocket without dividers.

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This one is the largest pencil case among the ones introduced so far, and it offers outstanding storage capacity. I tried it by fitting 10 writing materials, 1 pack of mechanical pencil leads, 1 eraser in the pocket, and 1 sticky note set.

I put 1 pack of mechanical pencil leads and 1 eraser, which easily get messy in a pocket.

I was also able to store 1 sticky note set in a pocket this time, which hadn’t been the case before. It’s good for carrying around a lot of stationery. That said, it’s not too big and just the right size to easily fit in your bag!

They have a simple design, so everyone regardless of gender can use them! And you can feel free to use them in formal settings like the office. There are various sizes and stationery fits neatly in any size.

In addition, they are relatively compact, so you can use them without worries even on a small desk. You should find your ideal pencil case at MUJI.

Edited and written by Asami.i

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