BGM Kusahanafu Foil Washi Tape: Botanical Tape, 20 mm
BGM Kusahanafu is a foil-stamped washi tape with botanical illustrations of grasses and flowers, 20 mm wide and 5 m long. Yoseka lists four designs (Dandelion, Iris, Rose, Wisteria) at US$5.00 each as of November 3, 2026. The Journal Shop sells Wisteria at £4.99 (about US$6.59) and states China as the origin.
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Product facts
- Product
- BGM Washi Tape, Foil Stamping, Kusahanafu (20 mm × 5 m)
- Brand
- BGM
- Brand origin
- Japan
- Made in
- China*
- Material
- Japanese paper (Yoseka); washi paper with foil (The Journal Shop)
- Released
- January 2026*
- Price range
- $$$5–20 per pack or book, as sold
- Colors
Dandelion
- Rate it
Notes on these facts
- Made in China: The Journal Shop lists country of origin China for the Wisteria roll, and Tidformera says its Flower & Grass Album tape is made in China. Yoseka doesn't state an origin, and BGM's own site (bgm.co.jp) could not be reached. Source. Price: example listing. Released: This is the month Yoseka first listed Rose, Iris and Dandelion (January 2026), not a date from BGM; Wisteria followed in October 2026.
- Colors: names per Yoseka Stationery product photos, checked November 3, 2026. Each swatch is the tape's ground color, sampled from Yoseka's product photos and approximate. The tape carries printed botanical artwork and foil that isn't reproduced here. Tints are representative, not measured. Shops stock different colors.
- How we test and disclose samples: How we test stationery.
- Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026. Conversions to US dollars are approximate, at October 2026 rates (US$1 = ¥158 = ₩1,330 = NT$32.5 = CN¥6.7 = SEK 9.9 = DKK 6.7 = ₺49.6 = C$1.41 = A$1.43 = CZK 21.7; €1 = US$1.12; £1 = US$1.32; CHF 1 = US$1.21).
Key takeaways
- Yoseka lists four Kusahanafu designs on November 3, 2026: Dandelion, Iris, Rose and Wisteria, each 20 mm × 5 m at US$5.00 (our $$ band, $5–20).
- Yoseka says the botanical illustrations are inspired by grasses and flowers, in a calm nature-inspired palette with delicate foil stamping.
- The Journal Shop sells the Wisteria roll as 'Kusakabana (Botanical Album)' at £4.99 (about US$6.59) and states washi paper with foil, made in China.
- Tidformera sells a 20 mm × 5 m 'Flower & Grass Album' tape that it says is made in China; whether it is this series we could not confirm.
- A 20 mm strip across the top of an A6 page takes 20 mm of its 148 mm height; one 5 m roll edges about ten A6 pages (506 mm each), our arithmetic.
What is BGM Kusahanafu washi tape?
It is a 20 mm foil-stamped washi tape with detailed botanical illustrations of grasses and flowers. Yoseka describes “elegant botanical illustrations inspired by grasses and flowers, finished with delicate foil stamping” in a calm, nature-inspired palette. The Journal Shop, which sells the Wisteria roll under the name Kusakabana (Botanical Album), describes purple blooms trailing from dark, twisting stems across a pale cream ground, with foil picking out the finer lines.
BGM is a Japanese brand; its own site could not be read, so the facts below come from retailers.
BGM Kusahanafu specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | BGM |
| Width × length | 20 mm × 5 m (0.79 in × 16.4 ft), per Yoseka and The Journal Shop |
| Material | Japanese paper (Yoseka); washi paper with foil (The Journal Shop) |
| Designs | Dandelion, Iris, Rose, Wisteria (Yoseka) |
| Yoseka price | US$5.00 per roll, November 3, 2026 |
| UK price | £4.99 (about US$6.59) for Wisteria at The Journal Shop |
| Made in | China, per The Journal Shop |
Which Kusahanafu designs are there?
Yoseka lists four: Dandelion, Iris, Rose and Wisteria, each at US$5.00. Its listing dates run from January 2026 (Rose, Iris and Dandelion) to October 2026 (Wisteria), which are listing dates, not BGM release dates.
| Design | Yoseka model | Ground color we sampled |
|---|---|---|
| Dandelion | BM-SDG100 | Teal |
| Iris | BM-SDG102 | Pale blue-violet |
| Rose | BM-SDG097 | Pale blush gray |
| Wisteria | BM-SDG101 | Pale yellow |
Colors are sampled from Yoseka’s photos and are approximate. The Journal Shop calls the Wisteria ground pale cream, so lighting changes how these read.
Is it Kusahanafu or Kusakabana?
Both spellings appear, and as far as we can tell they name one series. Yoseka writes Kusahanafu; The Journal Shop writes Kusakabana and translates it as Botanical Album. Tidformera sells a BGM tape of the same width called Flower & Grass Album, and bungu.store lists a differently named Kusahana Techo foil tape at 15 mm × 5 m; we could not confirm that either belongs to this series, so this guide covers the Yoseka and Journal Shop listings only.
How much tape do you get?
One roll is 5 m, about ten A6 page borders. An A6 page (105 × 148 mm) has a 506 mm perimeter, and 5,000 mm divided by 506 is 9.9. That is our arithmetic, before corners and waste. A 20 mm strip takes about a seventh of an A6 page’s 148 mm height, so one band across the top is a heading, not a divider. At US$5.00, Yoseka’s price is about US$1.00 per metre.
Who is the Kusahanafu tape for?
It suits people who like pressed-flower and botanical-album pages and want a wide floral strip for a margin, envelope or card. A 20 mm width covers a heading or an edge in one pass, and the foil adds a glint without hiding the print, according to The Journal Shop.
Skip it if you want a thin divider (use 5 mm tape) or a tape to write on: no shop says it is made for writing.
How does it compare with other BGM washi tapes?
It is the botanical one in a family of US$5.00 foil rolls.
| Tape | Width | Yoseka price | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kusahanafu (this guide) | 20 mm | US$5.00 | Botanical |
| Pieni Stitch | 20 mm | US$5.00 | Embroidery look |
| Tokimeki Flavor | 15 mm or 20 mm | US$5.00 | Café treats |
| Slim Washi Tape | 5 mm | US$2.50 | Dots, stars, patterns |
Where is BGM Kusahanafu tape made?
China, according to The Journal Shop. It lists country of origin China for the Wisteria roll. Yoseka doesn’t state an origin and BGM’s own site could not be read. BGM is a Japanese brand, but that tells you where it is from, not where this tape is made.
Frequently asked questions
How wide and long is BGM Kusahanafu tape?
20 mm wide and 5 m long, per Yoseka and The Journal Shop. Tidformera lists the same size for a similar Flower & Grass Album tape.
What designs does Kusahanafu come in?
Yoseka lists Dandelion, Iris, Rose and Wisteria. The Journal Shop sells Wisteria under the name Kusakabana. We did not find other designs in the shops we read.
Why do two spellings of the name appear?
Both names appear. Yoseka writes Kusahanafu; The Journal Shop writes Kusakabana and translates it as Botanical Album. They are different romanizations of one series name as far as we can tell, but we could not read BGM's own page to confirm.
How much does Kusahanafu tape cost?
Yoseka listed US$5.00 per roll on November 3, 2026, in our $$ band ($5–20). The Journal Shop lists £4.99 (about US$6.59).
Does Kusahanafu tape have gold foil?
Yoseka says delicate foil stamping, and The Journal Shop says foil picks out the finer lines so they glint as you turn the page.
Is Kusahanafu tape repositionable?
The Journal Shop says the washi tears cleanly by hand and lifts away again whenever you change your mind. We haven't tested it.
Where is Kusahanafu tape made?
China, per The Journal Shop for the Wisteria roll. Yoseka doesn't say, and BGM is a Japanese brand.
Sources
- Yoseka Stationery: BGM Washi Tape, Foil Stamping, Kusahanafu, Wisteria (20 mm × 5 m, Japanese paper, US$5.00, BM-SDG101; read Nov 3, 2026)
- Yoseka Stationery: BGM Washi Tape, Foil Stamping, Kusahanafu, Rose (BM-SDG097)
- Yoseka Stationery: BGM Washi Tape, Foil Stamping, Kusahanafu, Iris (BM-SDG102)
- Yoseka Stationery: BGM Washi Tape, Foil Stamping, Kusahanafu, Dandelion (BM-SDG100)
- The Journal Shop: BGM Kusakabana Botanical Foil Masking Tape, Wisteria, 20mm (washi with foil, origin China, £4.99)
- Tidformera: Washi Tape Flower & Grass Album Tsudo Kusa (BGM, 20 mm × 5 m, made in China)