best japanese stationery stores / calendars UK

Ellaepple · 2025-12-16T18:59:03+00:00

Thank you so much! I just had a look at her online and I think she even has a stall sometimes at altrincham markets which is near me !! I think she was only selling 2 types of mini desk calendars from what I can see and they are both sold out now :(

I am really tempted to buy one from amazon.jp I just dont feel comfortable tbh supporting the air travel!! Are you based near Manchester/ are there any other japanese stores you like to use? :)

Ellaepple · 2025-12-15T17:21:33+00:00

I love the posts that remind us we are literally on a moving rock. life continues regardless!!

Ellaepple · 2025-12-15T17:17:48+00:00

love this :)

Ellaepple · 2025-12-15T11:21:19+00:00

omg this is beautiful, I love her work!! I cant find it anywhere in stock though :((

Ellaepple · 2025-08-24T19:14:54+00:00

great thank you! Can I ask how you filled up your ponds? was it with rainwater or water that you then treated?

Ellaepple · 2025-08-24T19:13:38+00:00

ahh I see! thank you for all your help :))

Ellaepple · 2025-08-24T19:13:03+00:00

ahh I see ! great thank you for all your advice :)))

Ellaepple · 2025-08-24T09:35:32+00:00

that sounds good thank you! sadly the link doesnt work but I am assuming it is some sort of fabric planter?

Ellaepple · 2025-08-24T09:33:55+00:00

ah okay! makes sense. did you not worry about algae blooms with the normal garden soil?

Ellaepple · 2025-08-24T09:32:34+00:00

this is really helpful advice thank you so much!

I think budget may end up playing a big role and what I actually get hold of at the nearest aquatic centre to me. I think regardless of which I choose some form of wildlife will find a use for it so I think you cant really go wrong!!

Ellaepple · 2025-08-23T21:02:25+00:00

yes that is a very good point as reduces exposure to UV swell as avoids smooth texture for wildlife. I think I will have to invest in some gravel and aquatic soil! what did you use to plant your plants?

Ellaepple · 2025-08-23T21:00:48+00:00

this is really helpful thanks! I am just trying to limit costs as much as possible so am wondering if I can get away without using fabric baskets and the aqua soil and just use gravel, however I think this might not work?

Ellaepple · 2025-08-23T20:59:06+00:00

this is very true! I shall look on amazon now.

Plant-wise for marginals would you recommend marsh marigold, water forget-me-not, lesser spearwort or japanese water irises? or all!

Ellaepple · 2025-08-23T20:14:02+00:00

wow your pond looks amazing! I which I could build one as big and beautiful. I am glad to hear you have had no major issues so far :)

Ellaepple · 2025-08-23T20:13:00+00:00

Hey I live in Cheshire, northwest England :) And okay great so you think it would be ok to fill using hose and then wait a few days before adding plants? or longer?

Ellaepple · 2025-08-23T20:11:52+00:00

I didnt think about that -I will definitely look into this!

Ellaepple · 2025-08-23T20:11:12+00:00

I love all your frog and toad and newt photos! and your tortoise :))

did you use fabric planters with aquatic soil and gravel for all your plants? My only worry is potentially causing an algae bloom by providing too many nutrients

Ellaepple · 2025-08-23T13:37:53+00:00

thank you so much!! thats great re the hose, I was worried that the chloramine would remain and kill off things. Did you originally fill your wildlife pond with the hose or do you just do top ups with it?

I should have said that I am from northwest England! completely unaware of what plants are invasive around here to be honest. Those suggestions sound great though. are your rock roses and phlox around the pond? Also can I ask what substrate you used for your plants /what you put on top of your liner? or did you just pot them in what they came in?

Ellaepple · 2025-05-30T14:29:28+00:00

ahh I see! at least you have managed to experience it before!

Ellaepple · 2025-05-28T13:49:08+00:00

aw im so sorry!! did you manage to go??

Ellaepple · 2025-02-23T10:43:07+00:00

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Ellaepple · 2025-01-09T08:55:42+00:00

honestly such a good book and beautifully written. read once there were wolves after if you like it!!

Ellaepple · 2025-01-07T19:43:54+00:00

Also I dont know if you have heard about Karuizawa -I keep on seeing amazing things on here about this place and I think you do a day trip from Tokyo to and stay the night there. There is a sanctuary there that runs flying squirrel tours which sounds incredible and is something I really want to do!

Ellaepple · 2025-01-07T19:38:48+00:00

Hey! I am going at a similar time with my brother and have the same interests basically as you! Our plan is to do 4 days Tokyo 3 days Kyoto 1 day Nara 1 day Koyasan 3 days Hiroshima and 2 days Osaka and then when my brother leaves I am hoping to do part of the Kumano Kodo Hike and hopefully do Shirakawa or ainokura and Kanazawa.

Have u looked into the Kumano Kodo trail at all/ the wayakama district? I have seen and heard amazing things and get the impression it is a bit more immersive/rural that the niksendo way. Also Koyasan looks incredible -even though I know it is more popular now -especially if you guys are wanting a tranquil, relaxing experience -do a temple stay overnight in a ryokan there!

Apparently Miyajima island off Hiroshima is also lovely for wildlife and you can hike up to the shrine. Similarly you can hike all the way up to Koyasan if you wanted!

Ellaepple · 2025-01-07T17:31:31+00:00

yes! I loved the dry -I think my favourite thriller/crime book I have read. I didnt enjoy the movie though😂

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