Silent Journey Notebook – Crafted by Japanese Artisans

A project in Kanazawa-shi, Japan by HIirotoshi imakawa
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A once-in-a-lifetime notebook for life’s turning points. Crafted by Japanese hands to quietly embrace your journey.
Backers: 25
Average Pledge Per Backer: ¥17587

Funded: ¥439,682 of ¥2,200,000
Dates: Aug 31st -> Sep 30th (30 days)
Project By: HIirotoshi imakawa
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Latest News

1 Day Left|Final Message!

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We hope this notebook finds its way to your hands.The Silent Journey Notebook is a quiet companion for life’s milestones.It is not just a tool for writing, but a vessel to hold your thoughts, memories, and personal journey. May it become your... (Read More)

2 Days Left|Final Page Personalization

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
 On the final page of your Silent Journey Notebook, we will print your name and a short message.Up to 40 characters in Japanese.Up to 80 characters in English or FrenchWe accept entries in English, Japanese, or French.Here are some examples: 🌿... (Read More)

Title: 3 Days Left|Reward Options

September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
With only 3 days left, here are the four reward options you can choose from: 📩 1. Thank You SupportA quiet gesture of support.You’ll receive a digital thank-you card and an exclusive behind-the-scenes video of the creation process. 📓 2.... (Read More)

5 Days Left|Why I Created This Notebook

September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
With 5 days left, I’d like to share about our brand and why I decided to create this notebook. KASHIKO is a small brand based in Kanazawa, Japan.We create tools that bring calm and spaciousness to daily life—furoshiki, bookmarks, and... (Read More)

6 Days Left|How to Use – Three Quiet Moments

September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
 Here are three quiet ways the Silent Journey Notebook can accompany you: ✍️ Writing – Recording Quiet PromisesOn a warm afternoon in the park, a man quietly opens his notebook and writes down promises and new challenges.Each line becomes a... (Read More)

7 Days Left|Why Now? The Meaning of Writing by Hand in the Digital Age.

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
These days, we can jot down anything on our smartphones.But handwritten words hold the feelings and scenery of that moment. They bring back memories—“Oh right, this is what I was thinking back then.”Because the words were written by your own... (Read More)

8 Days Left|Born from Japanese Craftsmanship

September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
With 8 days remaining, today I’d like to highlight the craftsmanship behind the Silent Journey Notebook. Its cover is made with Kaga-dyed fabric, a traditional textile art that conveys depth of color and quiet elegance. Each notebook is hand-bound... (Read More)

9 Days Left|What is the Silent Journey Notebook?

September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
With only 9 days remaining, I’d like to once again share the essence of the Silent Journey Notebook. This notebook is carefully hand-crafted by Japanese artisans to accompany you through life’s quiet turning points. Wrapped in Kaga-dyed fabric,... (Read More)

Your Name, Your Notebook ✨ – 10 Days Left!|あなたの名前とメッセージを刻む。残り10日!

September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, We are excited to share our latest short video, showing how each Silent Journey Notebook can be personalized with your name and your special message.This is truly a notebook made for a lifetime – one of a kind, crafted just for you.... (Read More)

Reward Introduction (11 Days Left)

September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, Today we’d like to share a clear overview of the rewards available for the Silent Journey Notebook project.To make it easier, we’ve included mobile screenshots of the reward page. Prices are listed in JPY with approximate USD... (Read More)

初めての方へ日本語版:Silent Journey Notebook 支援ガイド|残り12日

September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarterを初めてご利用される方に向けて、支援の手順をまとめました。「支援したいけど、やり方が分からない」という方はぜひご参考ください。 1.Kickstarterにログイン/新規登録–... (Read More)

Voices from Our Backers|支援者の声と残り13日

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We’ve been deeply encouraged by the warm voices from our backers.  Here are some of their comments: “At first glance it looked like a beautiful notebook, but once I learned about the process, I realized it’s something truly special.” “This... (Read More)

Last Call for Early Bird! |アーリーバード、いよいよ最終日!

September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Today is the final day to grab the Early Bird reward for the Silent Journey Notebook.We’re truly grateful for all the support we’ve received so far.Here are a few voices from our YouTube community: “At first glance, this is a beautiful... (Read More)

2 Days Left! Don’t Miss the Early Bird Rewards|アーリーバード終了まであと2日!

September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for your incredible support so far! 🙏Our Early Bird rewards will end in just 2 days.If you’ve been considering joining this journey, now is the best time.Don’t miss this chance to get your Silent Journey Notebook at a special... (Read More)

Early Bird Ends in 3 Days! | アーリーバード終了まであと3日!

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers and friends, Thank you so much for your amazing support for the Silent Journey Notebook project! 🌸  We are now moving forward with 17 backers and 13% funded, and every pledge means the world to us. ✨ A quick reminder: the Early... (Read More)

The Craft Heritage of Ishikawa: The Story of Kaga-zome|石川の工芸文化と加賀染の物語

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Since the Edo period, Ishikawa Prefecture has been known as one of the most culturally rich regions in Japan. In the castle town of Kanazawa, traditions such as tea ceremony, Noh theater, lacquerware, and ceramics have flourished, and they continue... (Read More)

Gift Set – Our Most Popular Reward.|ギフトセット – 現在一番人気のリワード

September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
This is currently the most popular choice among our backers. The Gift Set includes everything you need to experience the spirit of the Silent Journey Notebook: 1 Silent Journey Notebook – hand-bound with Japanese Kaga-dyed fabric 1 Furoshiki wrap... (Read More)

We’ve Reached 4%! Thank You ! + Behind-the-Scenes Short Video Released.|目標の4%達成!ありがとうございます ! 制作の裏側をショート動画で公開

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, Thank you so much for your warm support.Silent Journey Notebook has now reached ¥101,281 with 7 backers (4% of our goal)!We are truly grateful to everyone who has joined us at the very beginning of this journey. 🙏 Today, we’d like... (Read More)

We’ve been selected as a “Project We Love” by Kickstarter!|Kickstarter公式より「Project We Love」に選ばれました。

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers,  We are thrilled to share some exciting news—our Silent Journey Notebook has been officially selected as a “Project We Love” by the Kickstarter team!  This special recognition means our project will be featured more prominently... (Read More)

Silent Journey Notebook – Standard Plan / スタンダードプラン

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you again for your warm support!Today, I’d like to introduce our Standard Plan—the single Silent Journey Notebook. Each cover is crafted from surplus kimono fabric, dyed in the traditional Kaga style.The design features the Sanogawa... (Read More)

Grateful for Our First Backers & My Story.

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much!On the very first day of this campaign, we’ve already received support from 3 amazing backers. I’m deeply grateful for your trust and encouragement. Let me share a little about myself.I live in Kanazawa, Japan, where I run a... (Read More)

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