Questions about the Tokyo pop-up? Our Vienna-based customer service team is happy to assist you in English or German.
Call +43 660 945 8518 | Email wecare@paper-republic.com
Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 16:00 CEST / 16:00 – 23:00 JST
essential event details
Dates
18 September–1 October 2026
Opening hours
10:00–20:00 daily
Closing at 19:00 on 23 and 28 September
Location
Itoya Ginza, ground floor
2-7-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku
Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
Getting there
Around three minutes from Ginza Station, Exit A13,
or one minute from Ginza-itchome Station, Exit 9.
No appointment is required to visit the pop-up or journal bar.
Advance booking is required for l’atelier appointments and the mini-journal keyring workshop.
Booking links for l’atelier appointments and the mini-journal keyring workshop will be added here at a later date.
Vienna and Tokyo, bound in craft
For the first time, paper republic is bringing its full experience to Asia through a special collaboration with Itoya Ginza, one of the world’s most recognised destinations for stationery and craftsmanship.
We are especially happy to celebrate this moment at Itoya Ginza, a place long loved by people who share our appreciation for paper, writing and thoughtful design. For the pop-up, our team will be there in person with new products, special activities and plenty of ways to make the experience your own.
Discover the full paper republic experience and create a journal that feels truly yours. Choose your format, leather colour and favourite paper refills, then personalise it with ribbons, embossing or event-exclusive charms.
You can also get closer to the craft behind paper republic through hands-on workshops and l’atelier appointments. During a private l’atelier session, you can design your dream leather journal with our team and discuss a bespoke leather charm, handcrafted in our Vienna workshop.
what you can experience
journal bar
Build a refillable journal around the way you write, plan and work, with every element chosen by you.
Start with your leather journal, choosing the size and colour that suits you. Then pick your favourite ribbon colour and add notebooks, planners or special paper refills to create a setup that feels completely your own. Finish it with embossing and an event-exclusive leather charm.
Our team will guide you through every choice at the journal bar and help you put everything together. Your completed journal will be ready to take home with you the same day
l'atelier
Meet Ani and Johanna for a free, one-hour consultation to create a made-to-order journal through l’atelier live.
Choose your leather, ribbons, pockets and personalisation details, then have your design handcrafted by our artisans in Vienna. You can also discuss a bespoke leather charm based on your own idea.
Appointments take place from 19–23 September and 26–27 September. Advance booking is required. We’ll share booking links here at a later date.
craft table
Join Steffi for a hands-on workshop exploring the materials and techniques behind our leather craft.
Cut and punch the leather, knot the ribbon, add a miniature notebook and finish your piece with embossing. Step by step, you’ll create your own mini-journal keyring to take home with you.
Workshops take place on 21–22 September. Advance booking is required. We’ll share booking links here at a later date.
explore paper republic
Paper republic is a Vienna-based stationery brand creating refillable leather journals designed to stay with you for years, together with paper refills and accessories made to fit inside.
Elastic ribbons inside each leather cover keep your notebooks and other refills securely in place. You can add, remove or rearrange them in seconds, so your journal can easily adapt to how you want to use it.
Take it with you for everyday writing, planning or travel, replacing only the paper once it is full.
Designed and handcrafted in Vienna, every leather piece develops its own character over time, becoming more personal over time.
build your journal system
le portfolio | leather portfolio
A refillable leather organiser with space for paper and everyday essentials.
It can hold up to two thicker, thread-sewn book refills that open completely flat, or four slimmer notebook refills. Its pockets and compartments also offer space for cards, a pen, a smartphone, a passport and loose notes.
Available in:
[a6], [a5] and [a4]
A good choice for: Work, meetings, travel and keeping paper and daily essentials together.
le trifold | leather journal
A high-capacity refillable leather journal for several notebooks. It holds up to six thicker, thread-sewn book refills or twelve slimmer notebook refills.
Its additional fold and internal pocket add extra space, while elastic ribbons make refills easy to add, remove or rearrange.
Available in:
[a6] and [a5]
A good choice for: Carrying several refills or keeping larger writing and planning projects organised in one system.
choose your size
The right format depends on how much writing space you prefer, what you want to carry and where you plan to use your journal.
At Itoya Ginza, you can compare each size in person, hold it in your hands, see how it fits inside different bags and explore it with notebooks and refills already added.
[a6]
Our most compact format, suited to portable planning, short notes and travel.
Compatible with all paper republic [pocket] notebooks and refills, as well as notebooks up to DIN A6 size: 10.5 × 14.8 cm
Closed dimensions
le portfolio | leather portfolio
11.5 × 16 cm
le trifold | leather journal
11.3 × 16 cm
[a5]
A balanced everyday format for planning, meetings, journalling and longer notes.
Compatible with all paper republic [xl] notebooks and refills, as well as notebooks up to DIN A5 size: 14.8 × 21 cm.
Closed dimensions
le portfolio | leather portfolio
15.8 × 22.2 cm
le trifold | leather journal
15.5 × 22.2 cm
[a4]
Our largest format, offering generous space for projects, documents, drawing and detailed planning.
Compatible with all paper republic [a4] notebooks and refills, as well as notebooks up to DIN A4 size: 21 × 29.7 cm.
Closed dimensions
le portfolio | leather portfolio
32 × 23 cm
choose your colour
Explore the available colours in person and see how the grain, tone and texture change under different light.
leather made to change with you
The leather cover is the lasting part of every paper republic journal.
Our full-grain vachetta leather comes from a small, family-run tannery in Tuscany. The hides are vegetable-tanned without chrome using natural tannins, then coloured with aniline dyes that allow the natural grain and markings to remain visible.
Small variations in tone, texture and surface markings are natural characteristics of the leather, rather than faults.
With use, the leather softens, deepens in colour and develops a patina shaped by how it is handled and carried. No two journals begin exactly alike, and no two will age in the same way.
Our leather is certified by the Genuine Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Consortium, and all dyes comply with the European REACH regulation.
handcrafted in Vienna
Every paper republic leather product is prepared in our Vienna workshop.
The leather is inspected and cut before the components are prepared, stitched, assembled and finished by our trained leather craftspeople. Ribbons, embossing, refills and accessories are then added according to each order.
Before leaving the workshop, every piece is checked and carefully packed by our production and stock teams.
make your journal truly your own at the pop-up
personalisation at the pop-up
ribbon changes
Choose from a selection of ribbon colours and replace the standard ribbon with a combination that suits your journal.
Our team will fit the selected ribbon directly at the journal bar.
embossing
Add letters, initials or a name to your le portfolio or le trifold using the embossing machine at the pop-up.
Embossing may require additional time during busy periods. Embossed products cannot be returned or exchanged unless faulty.
exclusive to tokyo: leather charms
Choose from a limited collection of leather charms made especially for Itoya Ginza, including playful references to Vienna and Tokyo.
The collection includes:
- croissant
- name tag
- cheese
- pretzel
- alpine hat
- sausage
- sakura flower
- leather bookmarks
Each charm is made in Vienna using smaller pieces of leather left over from making our journals and accessories.
Available exclusively during the pop-up, while stocks last.
l'atelier in Tokyo
Create a made-to-order journal during a free, one-hour appointment with Ani or Johanna.
Explore the leather colours, combinations, ribbons, pockets and personalisation options available through l’atelier live, and compare physical samples as you create your piece.
You can also discuss an original design for a bespoke leather charm, from a simple shape to a more complex creation.
Appointments are available from 19–23 September and 26–27 September. Advance booking is required. We’ll share booking links here at a later date.
create your own mini journal keyring
Join Steffi for a hands-on workshop introducing the materials and techniques behind paper republic. You will cut and punch the leather, knot the ribbon, add a miniature notebook and finish your keyring with embossing.
At the end of the workshop, you can take home a mini-journal keyring made by you, together with a closer understanding of the craft, materials and care behind every paper republic piece.
duration: 60 minutes
participation fee: ¥2,200, including VAT
language: English
capacity: 10 people per session
journal guides and tutorials
Watch short guides on adding and rearranging refills, changing ribbons, attaching charms and caring for the leather.
choosing your leather journal
how to change out ribbons
5 ways to use le loop | penholder
how to add more paper refills
add a charm to your leather journal
choosing your leather colour
made in Vienna for Tokyo
See how our craftspeople are preparing the exclusive leather charms and special details created for our collaboration with Itoya Ginza.
faq
Can I take my journal home on the day?
Yes. Journals purchased and personalised at the journal bar can be taken home on the same day.
Pieces ordered through l’atelier and bespoke leather charms designed during your private appointment with our team will be handcrafted in Vienna and delivered through Itoya Ginza once complete.
Do I need an appointment to visit?
No. You do not need an appointment to visit the pop-up and the journal bar.
Advance booking is only required for l’atelier appointments and the mini-journal keyring workshop. We’ll share booking links here at a later date.
When are l’atelier appointments available?
Free, one-hour appointments are available on 19-23 and 26-27 September.
Advance booking is required. We’ll share booking links here at a later date.
What can I create during a l’atelier appointment?
Johanna or Ani will guide you through the full l’atelier experience using the options available in the l’atelier live customiser.
You can compare leather colours, ribbons, pockets and personalisation options before creating a made-to-order piece. You can also discuss an original idea for a bespoke leather charm, with options ranging from simple designs to more complex creations.
Bespoke customisation of journals will not be available at the pop-up.
When will my l’atelier order be ready?
Production and delivery times depend on the selected piece and, for bespoke leather charms, the complexity of the design.
The expected timeframe will be discussed during your appointment.
Which languages will be available?
Our Vienna team can assist in English, German and French. Japanese language assistance will be available through the Itoya team.
Will the exclusive charms be available throughout the event?
The charms will be available in limited quantities while stocks last. Availability may vary during the pop-up.
paper republic, Vienna x Itoya, Tokyo: bound in craft
Dates
18 September–1 October 2026
Opening hours
10:00–20:00 daily
Closing at 19:00 on 23 and 28 September
Location
Itoya Ginza, ground floor
2-7-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku
Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
Getting there
Around three minutes from Ginza Station, Exit A13,
or one minute from Ginza-itchome Station, Exit 9.
Questions about the Tokyo pop-up? Our Vienna-based customer service team is happy to assist you in English or German.
Call +43 660 945 8518 | Email wecare@paper-republic.com
Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 16:00 CEST / 16:00 – 23:00 JST
We look forward to welcoming you in Tokyo.
