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Quick answer
Kimama sticky notes are animal-themed sticky notes from Furukawa Shiko, a paper maker in Mino, Gifu. Each pack holds 40 notes, 20 in a die-cut animal shape and 20 in a soft-edged rectangle, each within 60 × 46 mm. Yoseka lists ten designs in our $$ band ($5–20), and a retailer lists them as made in Japan.
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Notes on these facts
Made by Furukawa Shiko Co., Ltd. (Mino, Gifu). Made in Japan: Paperwhisper's specification lists Made in Japan. Yoseka's listing doesn't state a country, and Furukawa Shiko's own site doesn't list Kimama. The company's head office is in Mino, Gifu Prefecture. Source. Price: example listing.
Colors: names per Yoseka Stationery, checked November 2, 2026. Yoseka lists ten Kimama designs, one pack each. The names are Yoseka's; the tint of each is the main color of the pack card in Yoseka's product photo for that design, hand-picked, so treat it as representative. Tints are representative, not measured. Shops stock different colors.
Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026. Conversions to US dollars are approximate, at October 2026 rates (US$1 = ¥158 = ₩1,330 = NT$32.5 = CN¥6.7 = SEK 9.9 = DKK 6.7 = ₺49.6 = C$1.41 = A$1.43 = CZK 21.7; €1 = US$1.12; £1 = US$1.32; CHF 1 = US$1.21).
Key takeaways
Each Kimama pack holds 40 notes: two designs of 20 sheets, one die-cut in an animal shape and one a soft-edged rectangle, per Paperwhisper and Yoseka.
Paperwhisper lists the notes as within 46 mm tall and 60 mm wide on a 139 × 72 mm mount; Yoseka gives the note as about 4.6 × 6 cm (1.8 × 2.4 in).
Yoseka lists ten designs: Rolling Cat, Fluffy Bird, Cake Dog, Rolling Bear, Hamster, Ghosts, Lazy Rabbit, Rice Ball - Dog, Walking Dog and Relaxed Cat.
Paperwhisper lists Kimama as made in Japan; Furukawa Shiko's own site, which we could read on November 2, 2026, doesn't list the product.
Yoseka sells every design in our $$ band ($5–20), and all ten showed as in stock on November 2, 2026.
What are Furukawa Kimama sticky notes?
They are animal-themed sticky notes from Furukawa Shiko, a paper maker based in Mino, Gifu Prefecture. Each pack holds two designs of 20 notes. Paperwhisper describes one as a die-cut note shaped like a fluffy animal, with room to write on its round body, and the other as a soft-edged rectangle in soft colors with the animal in a small scene.
Yoseka’s product photo shows the pack card printed “KIMAMA FUSEN” and “2 designs × 20 sheets”, with the Furukawa Shiko copyright line. “Fusen” is the Japanese word for a sticky note. For the maker’s washi stickers, see our Furukawashiko washi flake stickers guide.
Furukawa Kimama sticky note specs
Spec
Value
Brand
Furukawa Shiko (Japan)
Notes per pack
40: two designs of 20 sheets
Note size
Within 46 mm tall × 60 mm wide (Paperwhisper); about 4.6 × 6 cm, 1.8 × 2.4 in (Yoseka)
Mount size
139 mm tall × 72 mm wide (Paperwhisper)
Shapes
One die-cut animal, one soft-edged rectangle
Made in
Japan (Paperwhisper)
Adhesive and paper
Not stated by either retailer
US price band
$$ ($5–20), Yoseka, November 2, 2026
We read both retailer pages on November 2, 2026. Furukawa Shiko’s own site loaded that day but doesn’t list Kimama, so every spec here is a retailer’s.
How big are Kimama sticky notes?
Each note fits inside 60 mm wide by 46 mm tall. Paperwhisper says “within”, so the die-cut shape and the rectangle may be smaller than the full box. Yoseka’s 4.6 × 6 cm matches. For comparison, a standard 3 × 3 in sticky note is about 76 mm square, so a Kimama note is smaller.
The backing the notes ride on is bigger: Paperwhisper gives the mount as 139 mm tall and 72 mm wide, which is the size our cover shows.
What designs come in the Kimama line?
Yoseka lists ten designs, each a different animal scene. The names are Yoseka’s: Rolling Cat, Fluffy Bird, Cake Dog, Rolling Bear, Hamster, Ghosts, Lazy Rabbit, Rice Ball - Dog, Walking Dog and Relaxed Cat. Each pack card has its own main color, from soft yellow for Cake Dog to a deeper green for Rice Ball - Dog, and the tiles in the fact card above show them.
We couldn’t find a maker’s list to confirm ten is the full line, and the designs on sale elsewhere may differ. Yoseka’s listing dates from April 2025.
How much do Kimama sticky notes cost?
Yoseka listed every design at US$6 on November 2, 2026, in our $$ band ($5–20). That is about US$0.15 a note across 40 notes. Paperwhisper prices in another currency, so we don’t convert it. Yoseka showed all ten designs in stock that day.
Who are Kimama sticky notes for?
They suit people who decorate journals and planners and want a note with a character on it. The 60 × 46 mm size is small enough to sit on a planner page, and the die-cut animal gives a shape to write inside.
Skip them if you want a pen-friendly, strongly repositionable note, since neither retailer states the paper or adhesive and we haven’t tested them. For other options, see our best sticky notes roundup.
Where are Kimama sticky notes made?
Paperwhisper’s specification says Made in Japan. Yoseka doesn’t state a country, and the maker’s own site doesn’t list the product, so we treat Japan as one retailer’s statement. Furukawa Shiko’s head office is in Mino, Gifu Prefecture, where it works with Mino washi.
Frequently asked questions
How many notes come in a Kimama pack?
Forty. Paperwhisper lists two designs of 20 pieces, and Yoseka lists 20 sheets of each of two designs. One design is die-cut in an animal shape and the other is a soft-edged rectangle.
What is the size of one Kimama note?
Paperwhisper lists the notes as within 46 mm tall and 60 mm wide, and Yoseka gives about 4.6 × 6 cm (1.8 × 2.4 in). The two retailers agree, and Furukawa Shiko publishes no size we could read.
What do the two note shapes look like?
Paperwhisper says one design is a die-cut note shaped like a fluffy, cute animal, with space to write on its round body. The other is a soft-edged rectangle in soft colors with the animal in a playful scene.
How many Kimama designs are there?
Yoseka lists ten, named Rolling Cat, Fluffy Bird, Cake Dog, Rolling Bear, Hamster, Ghosts, Lazy Rabbit, Rice Ball - Dog, Walking Dog and Relaxed Cat. We haven't found a maker list to confirm that is the full line.
What does kimama mean?
Paperwhisper says the Japanese word means a carefree, unrestrained state, and that the notes aim for the same relaxed, cheerful feel.
Are Kimama sticky notes made in Japan?
Paperwhisper's specification says Made in Japan. Yoseka and Furukawa Shiko's own site don't state a country, so that is one retailer's statement.
Can you re-stick Kimama notes, or write on them in ink?
We can't say. Neither retailer states the adhesive strength, the paper type or a pen recommendation, and we haven't tested them. Try a spare note first.
What band is a Kimama pack in?
Yoseka listed every design in our $$ band ($5–20) on November 2, 2026.
