Notes from The Fox

Akari means light in Japanese, and this sheet truly earns the name. Miki Tamura captures the glow of paper lanterns and softly lit windows in her signature chigiri-e style, and the gold foil accents feel exactly like the warm light she is painting.

The Akari sheet is a soft evening in sticker form, featuring paper lanterns, glowing windows, small lamps, moons, and quiet night scenes. I love how Tamura's work rewards slow looking: the more you study each piece, the more tiny details you notice in the torn edges and the placement of the foil.

Product Details and Specs

Imported from Japan | Studio: Kamiiso / Artist: Miki Tamura
Sheet size: 175 x 90 mm
Material: Japanese washi paper with gold foil accents
Count: 1 sheet of assorted sticker shapes
Finish: Matte washi with pressed foil highlights
Adhesive: Low-tack, repositionable

How to Use

Peel each piece gently from the backing sheet and place it on paper, envelopes, journal spreads, or planner pages. The washi adhesive is low-tack, so you can lift and reposition stickers shortly after placement before they settle. Use the larger illustrations as focal points and let the smaller motifs fill in around your writing. These are beautiful for journaling about cozy evenings, marking reflective entries in a night-time diary, or framing a poem on letter paper. Try them on dark or navy pages to let the foil really glow.

FAQ

Are these stickers repositionable? Yes. The washi paper uses a gentle adhesive that lifts cleanly from most paper surfaces if you reposition within a minute or so. The bond strengthens over time.
Will ink and marker show through? The washi paper is slightly translucent, so writing beneath will show through softly. Many journalers use this to their advantage for layered looks.
Is the foil durable? The foil is pressed into the paper and holds up well to normal handling. Avoid direct water contact and heavy rubbing to keep it crisp.
Is this part of the mix-and-match deal? This item is not part of the buy 5 get 1 free deal, which applies only to Suatelier Design stickers and MT washi tape.