KOKUYO Hakobiz: The Pen Case That Stands Open
The KOKUYO Hakobiz (Haco-Biz) Tool Pen Stand is a flat, square zip case that stands upright and opens at the front, so pens, a calculator and a phone stand inside in view. KOKUYO lists it at W215 × D45 × H185 mm, about 160 g. It launched in Japan in February 2019; a larger Hakobiz 2 followed in April 2026.
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Product facts
- Product
- KOKUYO Tool Pen Stand Hakobiz (KAHA-HB11)
- Brand
- KOKUYO
- Brand origin
- Japan
- Made in
- Not stated*
- Material
- Polyester outside and lining; polypropylene and polyurethane core (Amazon US listing)
- Released
- February 2019*
- Price range
- $$$$20–75 per case
- Rate it
Notes on these facts
- Made by KOKUYO Co., Ltd.. Country of manufacture not stated: KOKUYO's Hakobiz pages, its 2018 launch release and the Amazon US listing we read don't state a country of production, so we don't either; check the label. Price: example listing. Released: KOKUYO's December 10, 2018 news release gives February 13, 2019 as the launch date for Hakobiz and the rest of its もちはこ (mochihako) carry series.
- Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026. Conversions to US dollars are approximate, at October 2026 rates (US$1 = ¥158 = ₩1,330 = NT$32.5 = CN¥6.7 = SEK 9.9 = DKK 6.7 = ₺49.6 = C$1.41 = A$1.43 = CZK 21.7; €1 = US$1.12; £1 = US$1.32; CHF 1 = US$1.21).
Key takeaways
- KOKUYO lists the Hakobiz at W215 × D45 × H185 mm (about 8.5 × 1.8 × 7.3 in) outside and about 160 g.
- KOKUYO's product database gives the inside as W200 × D35 × H160 mm; Amazon US says it takes a smartphone up to 5.5 in.
- KOKUYO launched it on February 13, 2019, at ¥3,000 (about US$19); its current list is ¥3,800 (about US$24).
- Hakobiz 2, out April 8, 2026, is 235 × 55 × 185 mm with six pockets and dividers, per Impress Watch.
- On Amazon US it holds a 4.8 of 5 rating from about 4,800 reviews and sits in our $$$ band ($20–75).
What is the KOKUYO Hakobiz?
It’s a flat, square zip case that stands upright and opens at the front, so the tools inside stay standing where you can see them. KOKUYO calls it a ツールペンスタンド＜ハコビズ＞ (tool pen stand, Hakobiz). Amazon US sells it as the Haco-Biz Standing Pen Pouch.
KOKUYO pitches it at people who move between desks at work: you pack pens, a calculator and small tools, carry it by the handle, and set it down as a desk organizer.
KOKUYO Hakobiz specs
| Spec | Hakobiz (KAHA-HB11) |
|---|---|
| Outside (KOKUYO) | W215 × D45 × H185 mm (8.5 × 1.8 × 7.3 in) |
| Inside (KOKUYO) | W200 × D35 × H160 mm (7.9 × 1.4 × 6.3 in) |
| Weight | About 160 g (5.6 oz) |
| Material (Amazon US) | Polyester outside and lining; PP and PU core |
| Colors | Navy (B), Black (D), Brown (S) |
| Closure | Double zipper; side fastening belt; carry handle |
| List price, Japan | ¥3,800 (about US$24) |
| Released | February 13, 2019 |
Sizes, colors and list price come from KOKUYO’s Hakobiz page, which we read in full; the inside size and weight are from KOKUYO’s product database, and the weight matches Amazon US. Amazon US lists it at 8.46 × 1.77 × 7.28 in, the same size in inches.
How does the KOKUYO Hakobiz stand open?
You unzip the front, and the case stands on its base with the opening spreading forward, so you look down into it. KOKUYO says it stands on its own, and Amazon US credits the side fastening belt and the stand-style design.
Inside, tools stand upright instead of lying in a pile. KOKUYO says that makes the contents easy to scan and saves desk space, and that a smartphone can lean against the back.
What fits inside?
KOKUYO lists pens, a calculator, stationery and other work tools, and the Amazon US listing adds smartphones up to 5.5 in. There’s also a zipped inner mesh pocket for small items, per Amazon US.
Neither KOKUYO nor Amazon US publishes a pen count. The 160 mm inside height suits full-length pens and a pocket calculator; an 18 cm ruler would need to go in at an angle.
What colors are there?
KOKUYO lists three: Navy (KAHA-HB11B), Black (KAHA-HB11D) and Brown (KAHA-HB11S). The last letter of the code is the color.
Amazon US sells the black one as Black x Green, with a bright green lining, and describes the brown one’s lining as bright green too.
What is Hakobiz 2?
A bigger update, released April 8, 2026, that also carries a mouse, AC adapter and cables. Impress Watch reports it at 235 × 55 × 185 mm, with six pockets and dividers for pens, earphones and small items, at ¥3,800 (about US$24) before tax.
KOKUYO calls Hakobiz 2 a スタンドツールポーチ (stand tool pouch) and sells it in gray, navy and black. KOKUYO’s page still lists the original Hakobiz alongside it. We didn’t find Hakobiz 2 at US retailers yet.
How much does it cost?
The Hakobiz sits in our $$$ band ($20–75) on Amazon US. In Japan, KOKUYO lists it at ¥3,800 (about US$24).
It launched on February 13, 2019 at ¥3,000 (about US$19), per KOKUYO’s launch release.
How does the KOKUYO Hakobiz compare with other KOKUYO cases?
The Hakobiz is the one for a desk’s worth of tools; KOKUYO’s pen cases are built around pens.
| KOKUYO Hakobiz | KOKUYO Neo Critz (Regular) | KOKUYO C2 (L) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 215 × 45 × 185 mm (8.5 × 1.8 × 7.3 in) | 85 × 50 × 195 mm (3.3 × 2.0 × 7.7 in) | 200 × 50 × 50 mm (7.9 × 2.0 × 2.0 in) |
| On the desk | Stands open at the front | Folds into a pen stand | Opens into a tray |
| Holds | Pens, calculator, phone | Pens | Pens |
Neo Critz and C2 figures come from their guides. For a smaller cup-style stand, the LIHIT LAB ACTACT folds down into a pen holder, and our best pencil cases roundup covers more options.
What are the downsides?
It’s not padded: the Amazon US listing says it does not protect its contents from impact. Don’t rely on it for a phone or calculator in a crowded bag.
At 215 × 185 mm it’s also a lot bigger than a pen case, and no pen count is published.
Where is the KOKUYO Hakobiz made?
KOKUYO doesn’t say: its Hakobiz pages, its 2018 launch release and the Amazon US listing we read give no country of production. KOKUYO itself is a Japanese company based in Osaka.
Frequently asked questions
Can you fit a ruler in the KOKUYO Hakobiz?
Full-length pens stand upright in its 160 mm inside height, but an 18 cm ruler would need to go in at an angle. KOKUYO doesn't publish a pen count.
How big is the KOKUYO Hakobiz?
KOKUYO lists W215 × D45 × H185 mm, about 8.5 × 1.8 × 7.3 in, and about 160 g. KOKUYO's product database gives the inside as W200 × D35 × H160 mm.
What fits in a Hakobiz?
KOKUYO says pens, a calculator, stationery and other work tools, and that a smartphone can lean inside. Amazon US says phones up to 5.5 in fit, and adds a zipped inner mesh pocket for small items.
What's the difference between Hakobiz and Hakobiz 2?
Hakobiz 2, released April 8, 2026, is 235 × 55 × 185 mm against 215 × 45 × 185 mm, with room for a mouse, AC adapter and cables plus six pockets and dividers, per Impress Watch. Both list at ¥3,800 (about US$24) in Japan.
What colors does the Hakobiz come in?
KOKUYO lists Navy (KAHA-HB11B), Black (KAHA-HB11D) and Brown (KAHA-HB11S). Amazon US sells the black one as Black x Green, with a bright green lining.
Does the Hakobiz protect a phone or calculator?
No. The Amazon US listing says it does not protect its contents from impact, so treat it as an organizer rather than a padded case.
Can you carry the KOKUYO Hakobiz by hand?
Yes. It has a carry handle and a double zipper, and KOKUYO pitches it at people who move between desks at work and set it down as a desk organizer.
Sources
- ハコビズ｜文具｜コクヨ (KOKUYO Hakobiz page, read in full: stands tools upright, opens at the front, phone can lean inside, handle; Hakobiz W215 × D45 × H185 mm and Hakobiz 2 W235 × D55 × H185 mm, ¥3,800 each, colors)
- カハ-HB11D 商品情報詳細 (KOKUYO product database: outside W215 × D45 × H185 mm, inside W200 × D35 × H160 mm, about 160 g; read via search snippet)
- ビジネスツールの持ち運びに特化した「もちはこ」シリーズを発売 (KOKUYO news release, December 10, 2018: Hakobiz on sale February 13, 2019, ¥3,000)
- コクヨ、大容量で自立するツールポーチ「ハコビズ2」 (Impress Watch: Hakobiz 2 on sale April 8, 2026, ¥3,800 before tax, 235 × 55 × 185 mm, six pockets, gray, navy, black)
- Amazon US: KOKUYO Pencil Case Pouch, Haco-Biz Standing Pen Pouch, Black x Green (KAHA-HB11D), read October 21, 2026