Kanmido Coco-Fusen Card: Film Sticky Notes in a Card
The Kanmido Coco-Fusen Card is a credit-card-size case, 84 × 53.5 mm and about 1.5 mm thin, that dispenses see-through film sticky notes one at a time. The M version holds 105 notes of 32 × 11 mm in five colors; the S holds 210 narrower ones. Kanmido launched it in April 2012 and has sold over 2 million.
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Product facts
- Product
- Kanmido Coco-Fusen Card M, COLOR Standard (CFC-1003)
- Brand
- Kanmido
- Brand origin
- Japan
- Made in
- Not stated*
- Material
- PET film notes; PP case; acrylic adhesive; paper (per Kanmido)
- Released
- April 2012*
- Price range
- $$$5–20 per item
Notes on these facts
- Made by Kanmido Co., Ltd. (Meguro, Tokyo). Country of manufacture not stated: Kanmido's product page (read in full) and the retailer listings we found for the Card don't state a country. Retailers list two other Coco-Fusen products, the Mini and the Clip, as made in Japan. Price: example listing. Released: First release of the Coco-Fusen Card, per Kanmido's March 15, 2024 press release; the current CFC-1003 design went on sale March 22, 2024.
- 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; €1 = US$1.12; £1 = US$1.32; CHF 1 = US$1.21).
Key takeaways
- Kanmido gives the case as 84 × 53.5 mm (3.3 × 2.1 in) and about 1.5 mm thin, sized for the card slots in planners, pass cases and phone covers.
- Card M holds 105 notes of 32 × 11 mm (21 in each of 5 colors); Card S holds 210 notes of 32 × 5.5 mm.
- Japanese list prices are ¥627 (about US$4) for M and ¥715 (about US$4.50) for S, including tax; a 210-note M refill is ¥462 (about US$2.90).
- Kanmido says the card first went on sale in April 2012 and passed 2 million sold by March 2024.
- The current design launched on March 22, 2024, replacing the earlier CF-5001 Card M.
What is the Kanmido Coco-Fusen Card?
It’s a thin, card-size case of see-through film sticky notes, made to live in the card slot of a planner, pass case or phone cover. Coco-Fusen (ココフセン) is Kanmido’s line of film notes; ふせん (fusen) is the Japanese word for sticky notes and page markers.
Kanmido, a sticky-note maker based in Meguro, Tokyo, first sold the card in April 2012 and says it passed 2 million sold by March 2024. In the US it’s sold by JetPens and by Hobonichi alongside its Techo planners.
Coco-Fusen Card specs
| Spec | Card M | Card S |
|---|---|---|
| Case | 84 × 53.5 mm (3.3 × 2.1 in), about 1.5 mm thin | Same |
| Note size | 32 × 11 mm (1.3 × 0.43 in) | 32 × 5.5 mm (1.3 × 0.22 in) |
| Notes in the case | 105 (21 × 5 colors) | 210 (42 × 5 colors) |
| Refill pack | 210 notes | 420 notes |
| Japan list price | ¥627 (about US$4) | ¥715 (about US$4.50) |
| Example model | CFC-1003 (COLOR Standard M) | CFC-2001 (COLOR Sunlight S) |
Prices include tax; before tax they’re ¥570 (about US$3.60) and ¥650 (about US$4.10). The COLOR Standard M refill (CFC-9103) is ¥462 (about US$2.90) including tax. Kanmido lists the materials as PET, PP, acrylic adhesive and paper.
How big is it?
It’s practically a credit card: 84 × 53.5 mm against a standard card’s 85.6 × 54 mm. At about 1.5 mm thin, it slides into the same slots.
An M note is about the height of one line of text plus margin, so it marks a line rather than a page. The S note is half as tall, for single words or tight rows in a planner.
How do the notes come out?
One at a time, like tissues: Kanmido calls it a pop-up case. You pull a note from the slot on the front and the next one follows.
That’s the practical difference from a loose pad of flags: one hand can pull a note while the other holds the book open.
Why film instead of paper notes?
Film is see-through and tougher than paper. You can stick a note over a line of text and still read it, and it doesn’t tear or curl when the book closes on it.
Kanmido treats the film so you can write on it, but warns that water-based and gel pens may dry slowly or not take. The same clear-end idea drives Post-it Flags 680, which are larger at 1 × 1.7 in; for a note big enough for a sentence, a paper pad such as Post-it Notes 654 works better.
How do you refill it?
Slip new bundles of 21 into the case. Kanmido’s refill packs hold 210 M notes (two bundles per color) or 420 S notes (four bundles per color), and both sizes share one case, so you can mix them.
Only Card refills fit. JetPens points out that the Coco-Fusen Basic notes, at 1.2 × 4.2 cm, are too large for the card and belong in the Basic holders.
What changed in 2024?
Kanmido relaunched the card on March 22, 2024 with new colors, a smooth matte case and plainer designs. It stopped making the earlier COLOR M (CF-5001) at the end of March 2024 and named the COLOR Standard M (CFC-1003) as its successor.
The case and note sizes stayed the same, so older and newer refills are interchangeable in size.
Which should you choose, M or S?
Choose M for marking passages and lines, and S for color-coding a planner.
| You want to | Pick |
|---|---|
| Mark passages in books and reports | Card M |
| Color-code days, tasks or words in a planner | Card S |
| Write a letter or two on the flag | Card M |
| Carry the most notes per case | Card S |
Kanmido warns that the adhesive can lift the surface of some papers, so it advises against precious, old or borrowed books. For a planner kit, a Hobonichi Pencil Board makes a firm writing surface to go with it.
Where is the Coco-Fusen Card made?
We didn’t find a country stated for the Card. Kanmido’s product page doesn’t say, and retailers list only the Coco-Fusen Mini and Clip as made in Japan, so check the package.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Coco-Fusen Card?
Kanmido gives the case as 84 × 53.5 mm and about 1.5 mm thin, almost exactly the size of a credit card (85.6 × 54 mm). It fits card pockets in planners, notebook covers and pass cases.
How many sticky notes are in a Coco-Fusen Card?
The M size holds 105 notes, 21 in each of five colors. The S size holds 210 narrower notes, 42 in each of five colors.
What size are Coco-Fusen notes?
Kanmido lists the M notes at 32 × 11 mm and the S notes at 32 × 5.5 mm. JetPens notes that the larger Coco-Fusen Basic refills, 1.2 × 4.2 cm, don't fit the card.
Can you refill a Coco-Fusen Card?
Yes. Kanmido sells refill packs of 210 M notes or 420 S notes, in bundles of 21 that you slip into the case. Both sizes use the same case, so you can mix them.
Can you write on Coco-Fusen film notes?
Yes. Kanmido treats the film surface so it takes writing, but warns that water-based pens and gel pens may dry slowly or not write, depending on the ink. A ballpoint or pencil is the safe choice.
Will Coco-Fusen notes damage books?
Kanmido says the adhesive peels cleanly and rarely leaves residue, but warns it can lift the surface or print of some papers. It advises against using them on precious, old or borrowed books.
Where is the Coco-Fusen Card made?
We didn't find a country stated for the Card. Kanmido is a Tokyo company, and retailers list its Coco-Fusen Mini and Clip as made in Japan.
Sources
- Kanmido: ココフセンカード (case 84 × 53.5 mm; M 32 × 11 mm × 105, S 32 × 5.5 mm × 210; CFC-1003 ¥627, JAN 4522163038486; refills; materials; writing and peeling notes; page read in full)
- Kanmido: カードサイズのケースに入ったふせん『ココフセンカード』が全面リニューアル発売 (March 15, 2024: relaunch March 22, 2024; first sold April 2012; 2 million sold; about 1.5 mm thin; page read in full)
- Kanmido: 『ココフセンカード』リニューアル発売に伴う従来品の製造終了のお知らせ (CF-5001 ends; successor CFC-1003)
- Kanmido: 【旧デザイン】ココフセンカード (earlier CF-5001 design)
- JetPens: Kanmido Coco Fusen Sticky Notes, Card (category)
- JetPens: Kanmido Coco Fusen Sticky Notes Card, Medium, Dried Flowers (CFC-1002, 105 notes)
- JetPens: Kanmido Coco Fusen Sticky Notes Basic Refill, M (1.2 × 4.2 cm; not for the card)
- Hobonichi: Coco-Fusen Card (Techo 2024 accessories)
- Hunter Paper Co.: Kanmido Coco Fusen Mini sticky notes (made in Japan)