MD Notebook Cover A5 Cow Leather: Made in Tokyo

Product facts

Product

MD Notebook Cover [A5] Cow Leather (91804373)

Brand

Midori

Brand origin

Japan

Made in

Japan^*

Material

Primarily vegetable-tanned domestic cowhide

Price range

$$$$over $75 per item

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Notes on these facts

• Made by Designphil Inc. (Tokyo). Made in Japan: MD PRODUCT's product page says tanning, sewing and finishing of this cover are all done in Tokyo. Source. Price: example listing.
• 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

• The cowhide is domestic, tanned at a 78-year-old tannery in Sumida, Tokyo, per MD PRODUCT.
• It is primarily vegetable tanned, which MD PRODUCT says deepens in luster and hue over time.
• The page says tanning, sewing and finishing all happen in Tokyo.
• It is an event-exclusive limited release now sold online while stocks last.
• It costs 16,500 yen with tax (about US$104.43), 3,300 yen more than the goat leather A5.

What is the MD Notebook Cow Leather Cover?

It is a Tokyo-made A5 cover in rare domestic cowhide. MD PRODUCT calls it a rare Tokyo-born cowhide notebook cover that grows in character with every use. It was an event-exclusive item that, because of demand, is now sold online in limited quantities.

Where does the leather come from?

A 78-year-old tannery in Sumida, Tokyo. MD PRODUCT says only a handful of factories in Tokyo still tan cowhide and that this cover comes from a tannery that has preserved the authentic techniques. The leather is primarily vegetable tanned, a process the page says lets it develop a deeper luster and richer hue over time.

What is made in Tokyo?

Everything, according to the page. MD PRODUCT says that from tanning to sewing and finishing, this cover is made entirely in Tokyo. That is a stronger origin statement than the goat leather cover’s page gives.

How does it compare with the goat cover?

It costs more and comes from a named tannery. The A5 cow cover is 16,500 yen with tax (about US$104.43) against 13,200 yen for the A5 goat leather cover, a difference of 3,300 yen by our arithmetic. The goat cover comes in six sizes, while this cow cover is A5 only.

What should you check before buying?

Stock and size. MD PRODUCT sells the cow cover in limited quantities while stocks last, in A5 only. The page gives no inside dimensions, weight or thickness, so match the A5 name to your notebook rather than to a measurement. The price is the Japanese store price with tax at 158 yen to the dollar, and shipping from Japan is extra. We have not handled the leather.

Which MD notebooks does it fit?

The one that matches the size name. The A5 covers are named for the A5 MD Notebook, which is 176 pages of cream MD Paper at 80 g/m² according to our guide, and the family also has a cotton paper version. MD PRODUCT’s pages do not list inside dimensions or the notebook models each cover takes, so confirm with the store if you plan to use anything other than the standard notebook.

How does vegetable-tanned leather age?

It darkens and shows wear. This is general to the tanning method rather than a claim from the product page: untreated, vegetable-tanned leather tends to darken with sunlight, handling and the oils in your skin, and to pick up marks that many owners count as patina. MD PRODUCT says as much for its own covers, describing the color turning amber and the scratches as part of the character. Because the leather is uncolored, expect the color you receive to be paler than the color it ends up.

Where is it made, and what does it cost?

Tokyo, per MD PRODUCT. At 16,500 yen with tax (about US$104.43) it is in our $$$$ band (over $75). For the budget route see the clear A5 cover.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the leather from?

Domestic cowhide tanned at a 78-year-old tannery in Sumida, Tokyo, per MD PRODUCT.

Is it vegetable tanned?

Primarily, per the page.

Where is it made?

The page says entirely in Tokyo, from tanning to sewing and finishing.

Is it limited?

MD PRODUCT calls it an event-exclusive item offered online in limited quantities.

How much is it?

16,500 yen with tax, about US$104.43.

What size?

A5.

How does it differ from the goat cover?

It uses cowhide rather than Central Asian goat and costs 3,300 yen more for the A5.

Sources (1)

1. MD PRODUCT: MD Notebook Cover [A5] Cow Leather product page (leather, tannery, origin, price; read October 31, 2026)

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