There are many people who, after encountering Japanese stationery items like anime and manga, wish to purchase them locally or consider them as souvenirs due to the renowned quality of Japanese stationery. Among these stationery items, plastic erasers were first introduced in Japan before spreading worldwide. In this article, we introduce eight recommended Japanese erasers. Their compact size makes them perfect as souvenirs.
Tombow Pencil Eraser MONO
The MONO eraser, released in 1969, is highly renowned in Japan. It often appears in Japanese anime under slightly modified names. Its signature colors of blue, white, and black on the sleeve make it easily recognizable. Aside from its soft texture and excellent erasing capabilities, the MONO eraser is also known for its availability in various sizes.
＜Basic Information＞
Name: MONO Eraser (PE-01A)
Manufacturer: Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd.
Suggested Retail Price: ¥77 (excluding tax, ¥70)
Sakura Color Products Corporation Eraser Foam Eraser Double
The Foam Eraser Double is characterized by its moderate firmness, allowing for easy erasing with a light touch, as well as its ability to collect eraser dust effectively. It can erase even dark pencils like 2B or 6B pencils firmly, making it convenient for drawing with pencils.
＜Basic Information＞
Name: Foam Eraser Double (RFW-S)
Manufacturer: Sakura Color Products Corporation
Suggested Retail Price: ¥77 (excluding tax, ¥70)
Pentel Eraser Ain
The Ain eraser comes in four types: a type that erases lightly, a type that gathers eraser dust, and a type that adheres eraser dust to the eraser. Among them, the type that erases lightly features a slightly firmer eraser body with minimal eraser dust. It is particularly easy to use for children with less strength.
＜Basic Information＞
Name: Pentel Ain Eraser Light Erasing Type (Small)
Manufacturer: Pentel Co., Ltd.
Suggested Retail Price: ¥77 (excluding tax, ¥70)
Seed Eraser Radar
Manufactured by a long-standing company since 1915, the Radar eraser is characterized by its simple blue sleeve. It offers moderate firmness and excellent erasability. It has recorded a high erasing rate of 97% in the “Japan Eraser Manufacturers Association” erasing test standards. The company that first introduced plastic erasers to the world, Seed Corporation, produces this eraser.
＜Basic Information＞
Name: Radar SR-70
Manufacturer: Seed Corporation
Suggested Retail Price: ¥77 (excluding tax, ¥70)
Seed Eraser Clear Radar
This is the translucent version of the previously introduced eraser, Radar. Both the eraser body and sleeve are translucent, allowing for better visibility of the area to be erased. Its effectiveness in erasing is surprising. Clear Radar is also available in colored versions such as blue, yellow, and pink. As it differs from regular erasers, it is recommended as a souvenir.
＜Basic Information＞
Name: Clear Radar 100
Manufacturer: Seed Corporation
Suggested Retail Price: ¥110 (excluding tax, ¥100)
Kokuyo Eraser “Kadokeshi”
One of the joys of using a new eraser is the ability to erase with its corners, isn’t it? This Kadokeshi is specialized for erasing with the corners, boasting 28 corners for precise erasing. With its moderate firmness, it is easy to use when erasing small details.
＜Basic Information＞
Name: Eraser “Kadokeshi”
Manufacturer: Kokuyo Co., Ltd.
Suggested Retail Price: ¥190 (excluding tax)
Hinodewashi Eraser “Matomaru-kun”
The standout feature of Matomaru-kun, as the name suggests, is its ability to gather eraser dust effectively. Because the eraser dust adheres to the eraser body, it keeps the desk clean. Additionally, it can erase with light pressure. It is slightly larger in size compared to the erasers introduced so far, giving it a noticeable presence.
＜Basic Information＞
Name: Matomaru-kun
Manufacturer: Hinodewashi Corporation
Suggested Retail Price: ¥120 (excluding tax)
Tombow Pencil Holder Eraser Mono Stick
This is the stick type of the Mono eraser introduced at the beginning of this article. Being a stick, it is less likely to be cumbersome when placed in a pencil case and can also be stored in a pen holder. Furthermore, it is refillable, allowing for repeated use. Recommended for erasing fine details as it can erase from a single character.
＜Basic Information＞
Name: Mono Stick
Manufacturer: Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd.
Suggested Retail Price: ¥264 (excluding tax, ¥240)
Conclusion
In addition to the Mono eraser often seen in Japanese anime, Japan offers a variety of erasers with different features such as excellent erasability, easy collection of eraser dust, and light erasing capability. You can purchase them individually or in bulk at various stores. If you’re looking to buy souvenirs, check out stationery stores, 100-yen shops, drugstores, supermarkets, convenience stores, and more.
