As we reach the halfway point of 2025, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on how my journaling system has evolved. In this mid-year Techo Kaigi—a personal planner conference inspired by the Japanese journaling community—I’ll walk you through the notebooks, planners, and creative tools I’ve used so far, what’s working and what’s not. This post offers a peek into my analog setup and creative process. Grab a warm beverage and read more below.
In this article I will briefly introduce two types of decorative tapes used in scrapbooking, journaling and other paper crafts: washi tape and PET-tape. What are they and how to use