World Craft Tatemasu 15 mm Masking Tape: 12 Designs
World Craft's Tatemasu is a 15 mm × 7 m masking tape whose designs are drawn tall, so a long motif runs along the tape instead of repeating. The maker's catalog lists 12 designs in three groups: Food, Fun and Decoration. A roll is listed at ¥187 (about US$1.20) including tax, and the catalog says it is made in China.
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Product facts
- Product
- World Craft Tatemasu 15 mm Masking Tape (TMMT15)
- Brand
- World Craft
- Brand origin
- Japan
- Made in
- China*
- Good for
- Price range
- $under $5 per pack or book, as sold
- Rate it
Notes on these facts
- Made by World Craft Co., Ltd. (Tokyo; now a business division of Katoken Holdings). Made in China: The maker's catalog page for Tatemasu lists China as the country of production. 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 maker's catalog lists Tatemasu 15 mm as 15 mm wide by 7 m long, 12 designs in three groups of four: Food, Fun and Decoration.
- The name starts with tate, Japanese for vertical: the designs are long, stacked motifs (a tall burger, cat tower, a column of dogs) meant to be stuck down a page edge.
- The catalog lists each roll at ¥187 (about US$1.20) including tax, and a 12-design display set of 48 rolls at ¥8,976 (about US$57).
- The catalog says the tapes are made in China; Tatemasu is a registered trademark of World Craft Co., Ltd., a Tokyo stationery maker founded in 2004.
- The catalog gives no tape thickness, adhesive type or paper base; we could not confirm whether it is paper washi.
What is World Craft Tatemasu masking tape?
It is a 15 mm masking tape whose designs are drawn tall, so one long motif runs the length of the tape. World Craft’s page says Tatemasu collects designs where being vertical gives the pattern its meaning: long motifs that a repeating pattern cannot show, and decorations you stick down a page. Its catalog sheet shows a pancake stack, a many-layered burger, a cat tower and a column of peeking dogs as examples. We read the maker’s page and its catalog image on November 5, 2026.
How big is a roll, and how many designs are there?
A roll is 15 mm wide and 7 m long, and there are 12 designs. The catalog sorts them into Food, Fun and Decoration, four designs in each, numbered TMMT15-001 to TMMT15-012. The maker sells a 12-design display set with a stand: 12 designs × 4 rolls, 48 rolls, at ¥8,976 (about US$57) including tax.
What are the designs?
Food has a pancake stack, cheese, a diner burger and seasonings; Fun has a deep-sea trip, stacked animals, fruit animals and a UFO; Decoration has hanging ornaments, a cat tower, peeking dogs and a house-sitting scene. Names above are our translations of the catalog’s Japanese titles; the maker prints English only for some. The catalog photos show the tapes as full-color prints on white or colored grounds.
Is it washi? What do we not know?
The catalog calls it masking tape and gives no base material. We could not confirm that it is paper washi, how thick it is, whether it tears by hand or how strongly it sticks. Compare it with documented tapes such as BGM LIFE foil washi tape 15 mm before assuming the same behavior.
World Craft Tatemasu 15 mm specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maker | World Craft Co., Ltd., Tokyo |
| Roll size | 15 mm × 7 m |
| Designs | 12 (Food, Fun, Decoration), TMMT15-001 to -012 |
| Pack | Sold in units of 4 to shops; 48-roll display set |
| Base material | Not stated |
| Origin | China |
| Price | ¥187 (about US$1.20) including tax a roll |
| Price band ($ = under $5) | $ |
Who is the Tatemasu tape for?
It suits Journaling and planning: the maker says the tall designs are meant to be stuck down a page, and there are 12 to collect at ¥187 (about US$1.20) a roll. The 15 mm width and 7 m length are the maker’s figures.
Skip it if you need a stated paper base, a repositionable-tape claim or clear tape. We have not tested the tape. For more options see our best journaling stickers and washi tape.
What does it cost, and where is it made?
¥187 (about US$1.20) including tax a roll on the maker’s own catalog, in our $ band (under $5). The catalog sheet lists China as the country of production. The maker’s site sells to shops through wholesale sites and lists a few items on Amazon; it has no direct store, so shop prices will differ. Prices change; we did not check retailers.
Frequently asked questions
How wide and long is Tatemasu tape?
15 mm wide and 7 m long per roll, per the maker's catalog.
What does Tatemasu mean?
It starts with tate, the Japanese word for vertical; the maker does not explain the rest of the name. It says it collected designs where being vertical has a meaning: long motifs you can run down a page.
How many designs are there?
Twelve, in three groups of four: Food, Fun and Decoration. The catalog numbers them TMMT15-001 to TMMT15-012.
Which designs does Tatemasu come in?
Food: pancake stack, cheese, diner burger and seasonings. Fun: a deep-sea trip, stacked animals, animals with fruit and a UFO scene. Decoration: hanging ornaments, a cat tower, peeking dogs and a house-sitting scene. Names are translated from the catalog.
Is Tatemasu real washi tape?
Not stated. The catalog calls it masking tape and gives no paper base. We could not confirm it is washi.
How much does it cost?
The catalog lists ¥187 (about US$1.20) including tax a roll, in our $ band (under $5), and ¥8,976 (about US$57) for a 12-design display set. Prices are the maker's list prices and change.
Where is it made?
China, per the catalog. World Craft is a Tokyo company founded in 2004.
Is there a glitter version?
Yes: the maker also lists a foil version, Kirakira Hikaru Tatemasu, with 12 designs in Animal, Holiday and Greeting themes. We did not read its specs.
Sources
- World Craft (maker's site): Tatemasu page and catalog sheet, size, price, shipping unit, country, 12 designs and display set (read November 5, 2026)
- World Craft (maker's site): company profile, founded April 2004, brands, merger with Katoken Holdings on October 1, 2026 (read November 5, 2026)
- World Craft (maker's site): Kirakira Hikaru Tatemasu foil version (read November 5, 2026)