https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/faq/faq-tatoo-and-inksticks 2026-08-15T20:08:25+09:00 weekly https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/saibiboku-%E5%BD%A9%E7%BE%8E%E5%A2%A8-the-ink-of-color-and-beauty-kobaien-the-latest-products-from-kobaien 2022-07-06T14:53:49+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/IMG_9767.jpg?v=1636423475 SAIBIBOKU ( 彩美墨, THE INK OF COLOR AND BEAUTY, KOBAIEN ), The Latest Products from Kobaien, https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/we-can-deliver-kobaien-inksticks-to-china-hong-kong-macau-singapore-now 2022-07-06T14:53:49+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/flags.jpg?v=1636882009 We can deliver Kobaien inksticks to China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore now! https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/b2b-and-wholesale-trading-of-kobaien-inksticks 2025-06-02T19:27:52+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/pexels-cottonbro-3951881_7c9c1c7c-d3e9-418b-b270-ff12d80f4be5.jpg?v=1748860072 B2B and wholesale trading of Kobaien Inksticks. https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/koubaien-branch-in-kyoto 2026-01-27T14:02:43+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/sc_2024-01-16_12.06.55_34b71578-07d8-409a-9eac-60eb24b68357.jpg?v=1769490163 Visiting Kobaien in Nara and Kyoto, Japan https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/as-the-weather-gets-colder-kobaien-starts-making-inksticks 2025-06-04T08:28:32+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/01a.jpg?v=1748993312 Kobaien Sumi inksticks making process https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/artwork-by-customer-tindome-art 2024-02-11T11:15:19+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/IMG_0700b.jpg?v=1642632120 Artwork by customer : Tindomë-Art, Sweden https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/artwork-by-customer-artist-eva-tsang-hong-kong 2024-02-11T11:14:50+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/Screenshot_2022-01-21_at_9.18.55_AM.png?v=1642733095 Artwork by Eva Tsang , Hong Kong ( 曾斯琪, 香港 ) “ Golden fishes “ by artist Eva Tsang , Hong Kong https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/kobaien-in-february 2022-07-06T14:53:48+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/IMG_0962.jpg?v=1645792302 Kobaien in February https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/we-started-selling-very-valuable-old-paper-made-from-a-special-mixture-of-soil 2022-07-06T14:53:48+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/IMG_0971.jpg?v=1646630477 We started selling very valuable old paper made from a special mixture of soil. https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/due-to-the-war-going-on-in-ukraine-in-addition-to-covid19-more-and-more-countries-are-not-able-to-ship-products-from-japan 2022-07-06T14:53:48+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/christian-wiediger-1XGlbRjt92Q-unsplash.jpg?v=1646959096 Due to the war going on in Ukraine in addition to covid19, more and more countries are not able to ship products from Japan. https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/we-received-a-review-about-akyou-seiboku-%E9%98%BF%E8%86%A0%E9%9D%92%E5%A2%A8 2022-07-06T14:53:48+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/ksnb-03-50-_01_2048_1800x1800_jpg.jpg?v=1646960700 We received a review about AKYOU SEIBOKU ( 阿膠青墨 ) https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/youtube-movies-about-kobaien-inksticks-and-products 2022-07-06T14:53:48+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/sc__2022-03-18_9.49.35.jpg?v=1647564619 Youtube movies about Kobaien inksticks and products. https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/alipay-%E6%94%AF%E4%BB%98%E5%AE%9D-is-available-now 2022-07-06T14:53:48+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/alipay11111.jpg?v=1653035313 Alipay（支付宝）is available now https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/shipping-to-france-is-back-again 2022-07-06T14:53:48+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/Unknown.jpg?v=1656404507 EMS ( International Express Mail Service ) service to Frande has resumed! https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/ems-international-express-mail-service-service-to-uk-neitherlands-italy-has-resumed 2022-07-06T14:53:48+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/flags_f9fa2fb6-5f7c-4252-8f24-508cf3368d50.jpg?v=1656901211 EMS ( International Express Mail Service ) service to UK, Neitherlands, Italy has resumed! https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/review-artworks-by-professor-ng-yuet-lau-earth-paper-gold-silver-%E5%9C%9F%E7%B4%99 2024-02-11T11:16:53+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/Screenshot_2022-07-03_at_1.23.30_PM.png?v=1656924369 Artwork by Ng Yuet Lau, : EARTH PAPER GOLD / SILVER ( 土紙 ) https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/review-artworks-by-ms-eva-tsang-dancing-in-harmony-with-nature-%E7%8F%BE-%E6%9C%AA-%E9%81%8E 2024-02-11T11:15:07+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/Screenshot_2022-01-21_at_6.34.47_PM.png?v=1657068121 Artwork by Eva Tsang, Dancing in Harmony with Nature / 現、未、過 https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/artwork-by-ms-eva-tsang-calico-ranchu-petrol-golfish-with-interesting-stories-%E6%99%BA%E5%B0%BE%E5%B7%A1%E6%B4%8B%E7%84%B6-%E5%A5%87%E8%B6%A3%E8%81%9E%E8%81%B2%E5%8B%95 2025-01-22T15:06:15+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/Screenshot_2022-07-05_at_12.21.25_PM_a115f03b-6c29-4373-b2e6-44227efdb969.png?v=1737525975 Artwork by Eva Tsang, Calico Ranchu Petrol Golfish with Interesting stories ( 智尾巡洋然 · 奇趣聞聲動 ) https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/we-can-deliver-kobaien-inksticks-to-mainland-china-and-australia-again 2022-08-01T22:09:11+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/flag.jpg?v=1659359326 We can deliver Kobaien inksticks to Mainland China and Australia again! https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/artwork-by-customer-tindome-art-sweden 2024-02-11T11:17:03+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/289588550_738225220797621_3115260250663984975_n.jpg?v=1659492566 Artwork by customer : Tindomë-Art, Sweden https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/international-art-exhibition-by-ms-eva-tsang 2022-09-22T21:38:45+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/sc__2022-09-22_21.36.21.jpg?v=1663850325 International art exhibition by Ms.Eva Tsang ( 曾斯琪女士 ) at Belt & Road National Art & Culture Expo ( 一带一路国家文化艺术交流博览会 ) https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/now-on-sale-automatic-inkstick-grinding-machine-lunlun-by-kobaien-%E5%8F%A4%E6%A2%85%E5%9B%AD-%E5%8F%A4%E6%A2%85%E5%9C%92-%E7%9A%84%E8%87%AA%E5%8A%A8%E5%A2%A8%E6%9D%A1-%E5%A2%A8%E6%A2%9D-%E7%A0%94%E7%A3%A8%E6%9C%BA 2022-09-03T12:15:40+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/ezgif.com-gif-maker-4.gif?v=1662174789 Now on SALE! Automatic Inkstick grinding machine “LUNLUN” by Kobaien 古梅园 ( 古梅園) 的自动墨条 ( 墨條 ) 研磨机 https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/kobaien-collectors-items-%E5%8F%A4%E6%A2%85%E5%9C%92-%E6%94%B6%E8%97%8F%E5%AE%B6%E7%9A%84%E7%89%A9%E5%93%81 2022-09-04T17:42:45+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/sc__2022-09-04_17.39.47.jpg?v=1662280959 Kobaien collector's items ( 古梅園 收藏家的物品 ) https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/we-can-deliver-kobaien-inksticks-to-sweden-and-norway-again 2022-09-07T14:08:33+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/sc__2022-09-07_14.05.05.jpg?v=1662527313 We can deliver Kobaien inksticks to Sweden and Norway again! https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/artwork-by-ms-sari-tera 2024-02-11T11:17:14+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/PSX_20221014_110212.jpg?v=1665923997 Artwork by customer : Sari Terä, Finland https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/we-can-deliver-kobaien-inksticks-to-finland-canada-and-brazil-again 2022-11-02T22:09:48+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/sc__2022-11-02_22.07.58.jpg?v=1667394588 We can deliver Kobaien inksticks to Finland, Canada, and Brazil again! https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/white-inksick-%E7%99%BD%E8%8F%AF%E6%B3%89 2022-12-09T10:09:07+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/20221208_165005.jpg?v=1670548147 White inksick ( 白華泉 ) https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/new-year-2023-s-holiday-shipping-schedule 2022-12-22T10:43:10+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/happy-new-year-64.jpg?v=1671673390 New Year ( 2023 ) 's Holiday Shipping Schedule https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/artwork-by-ms-eva-tsang-where-does-the-dispute-come-from 2025-01-22T11:50:03+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/Eva2.png?v=1737514203 Artwork by Eva Tsang, "Where does the dispute come from / 爭端自何方" https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/inkpads 2023-02-02T11:59:21+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/b.jpg?v=1675306761 18 color Kobaien's inkpads ( 印朱 ) are available now! https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/artwork-by-ms-eva-tsang-ancient-hermit 2025-01-22T16:23:33+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/Screenshot_2023-01-10_at_7.46.54_PM_43727020-5c3f-43a7-b358-521200d7247d.png?v=1737530613 Artwork by Eva Tsang, "Ancient hermit / 古代的居士" https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/why-japanese-calligraphy-ink-is-so-expensive-kobaien-inkstick-production-was-featured-on-insider-business 2023-03-02T18:03:28+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/sc__2023-02-28_9.23.51.jpg?v=1677543939 "Why Japanese Calligraphy Ink Is So Expensive" Kobaien inkstick production was featured on Insider Business YouTube channel https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/we-can-deliver-kobaien-inksticks-to-israel 2023-03-10T21:21:36+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/sc__2023-03-10_21.20.20.jpg?v=1678450896 We can deliver Kobaien inksticks to Israel! https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/we-can-deliver-kobaien-inksticks-to-lithuania 2023-05-13T09:30:26+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/llithuania_flag.jpg?v=1682247833 We can deliver Kobaien inksticks to Lithuania! https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/we-can-deliver-kobaien-inksticks-to-poland-and-india 2023-05-13T09:30:13+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/sc_2023-05-13_9.25.48.jpg?v=1683937813 We can deliver Kobaien inksticks to Poland and India! https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/artwork-by-mr-colin-campbell-summer-storm 2024-11-23T17:16:51+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/image0.jpg?v=1689922450 Artwork by Colin Campbell, "summer storm" https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/artwork-by-ms-sabine-danze 2024-02-11T10:46:33+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/025a0e2f-241d-441c-b5c7-bcb32eb22bfd.jpg?v=1689923357 Artwork by Sabine Danze, https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/kobaien-inksticks-at-the-1888-barcelona-and-1889-paris-worlds-expo 2023-07-21T17:04:23+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/relief02.jpg?v=1689926663 Kobaien inksticks at the 1888 Barcelona and 1889 Paris World's Expo https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/we-will-have-summer-vacation-from-august-9-to-16 2023-07-25T10:30:04+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/pexels-kindel-media-6994138.jpg?v=1690248604 We will have summer vacation from August 9 to 16. https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/artwork-by-ms-sabine-danze-2 2024-02-11T11:18:19+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/IMG-9259.jpg?v=1690541035 Artwork By Sabine Danze https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/artwork-by-mr-colin-campbell-overhanging-oak 2024-02-11T11:18:39+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/image0_cfa0b1cd-3624-4daa-96a4-e485b72fd094.jpg?v=1696819176 Artwork by Colin Campbell, “overhanging oak" https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/artworks-by-ms-christiane-boesch 2024-11-23T17:43:08+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/02_After_Masahisa_Fukase.png?v=1732351388 Artworks by Christiane Boesch https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/artworks-by-yasa 2024-02-11T11:17:38+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/Cherry_blossoms_1_on_white_paper_framed.jpg?v=1707101687 Artworks by Yasa "Cherry blossoms" https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/artwork-by-kenny-wong 2024-02-19T20:43:16+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/unnamed.jpg?v=1708340896 ARTWORK BY Kenny Wong https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/plum-blossoms-are-blooming-now-in-kobaien 2024-03-03T21:11:20+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/IMG_2760.jpg?v=1709467473 Plum blossoms are blooming now in Kobaien. https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/12-new-products-added-on-march-3-2024 2024-03-03T21:16:40+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/sc_2024-03-03_17.35.50.jpg?v=1709468163 12 new products added on March 3, 2024. https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/artwork-by-martin-lake 2024-03-05T18:24:54+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/image0_47c9700d-0208-45fa-be8b-f7994c6211ac.jpg?v=1709627760 ARTWORK BY Martin Lake https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/artwork-by-roslyn-levin 2025-01-25T17:59:36+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/Whooping_Cranes_Bowing_2417ab3f-a305-478a-b99a-d8fa44111bac.jpg?v=1737795576 ARTWORK BY Roslyn Levin https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/7-new-products-added-on-may-1-2024 2024-05-01T11:19:40+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/sc-_2024-05-01_11.06.04.jpg?v=1714529671 7 NEW PRODUCTS ADDED ON MAY 1, 2024. https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/colourful-glass-pebbles 2025-01-26T11:10:30+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/pebbles.jpg?v=1737857430 Colourful Glass Pebbles https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/australia-birds 2025-01-26T11:43:30+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/Egrets_at_Dusk_by_Arlo_Mercia.jpg?v=1737859410 Beautiful wild birds in Australia https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/art-works-by-customers/strategising-of-life-without-defeat 2025-01-22T16:37:56+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/eva.jpg?v=1737531476 Strategising of life without defeat https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/the-first-new-inkstick-in-25-years 2024-11-02T17:33:58+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/IMG_6372_2a.jpg?v=1730536134 The first new inkstick in 25 years! Toukaen Paulownia oil inkstick ( Red-Purplish black 桐華煙 ) https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/we-are-starting-a-service-to-issue-free-certificate-of-manufacture-for-the-products-you-purchase-from-this-online-store 2024-11-02T16:38:23+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/1.jpg?v=1730532953 We are starting a service to issue free certificate of manufacture for the products you purchase from this online store. https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/we-were-finally-able-to-put-together-the-materials-for-the-bokufu-a-special-set-of-kobaien-inksticks-using-the-materials-we-received-from-kobaien 2024-11-15T21:15:36+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/IMG_6370b.jpg?v=1731672936 We were finally able to put together the materials for the Bokufu (a special set of Kobaien inksticks) using the materials we received from Kobaien. https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/we-have-started-selling-uda-gami-washi-traditional-japanese-paper 2025-01-11T18:43:38+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/IMG_5873_520x500_32570187-935e-4ae4-b568-2394f63cb342.jpg?v=1736588618 ★New★ We have started selling Uda Gami Washi ( traditional Japanese paper ). https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/we-have-started-selling-akashiyas-brush-with-paint-sets 2025-01-11T18:43:31+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/imgrc0100620128_520x500_86a3365f-6ead-4fa2-aeaf-13fa948bd057.jpg?v=1736588611 ★New★ We have started selling Akashiya's brush with paint sets! https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/why-does-the-inkstick-from-kobaien-smell-so-good 2025-01-06T15:54:49+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/pexels-shvetsa-11286068.jpg?v=1735994175 Why does the inkstick from Kobaien smell so good? https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/new-yoshino-ceder-narafude-brush-horse-tail-goat-japanese-tanuki-racoon-%E5%90%89%E9%87%8E%E6%9D%89%E5%AF%A7%E6%A5%BD%E7%AD%86 2025-01-11T18:13:17+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/sd1_26fa46bc25040b9fe0bae2671c4f1c7c84de5994_ea267bcd-f814-42ac-b596-8e3218be9ad8.jpg?v=1736586797 ★New★Yoshino-ceder Narafude brush (The brush of peace and joy made of Yoshino ceder tree ) 吉野杉寧楽筆 https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/new-we-have-started-selling-handmade-echizen-washi-paper-by-heizaburo-iwano-heizaburou-co-ltd-japan 2025-02-20T19:11:51+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/sc-2025-02-18-14.51.02.jpg?v=1740046311 ★New★ We have started selling Handmade Echizen Washi paper by Heizaburo Iwano Heizaburou Co.,Ltd., Japan. https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/the-products-are-back-in-stock 2025-07-24T18:51:51+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/sc-_2025-07-24_18.19.41_617075b3-2a30-45bf-baf7-143f87a7a427.jpg?v=1753350711 The products are back in stock! https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/important-notice-regarding-mail-shipments-to-the-united-states-due-to-u-s-tariff-and-regulatory-changes 2025-08-26T22:08:11+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/Firefly__858423_430x_a196d5b5-65e6-4e20-8b50-5bd34d0a646a.png?v=1756213691 Due to U.S. political reasons concerning international shipping, we will temporarily suspend shipments to the United States. https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/suspension-of-mail-delivery-to-canada-due-to-strike-action 2025-11-13T22:01:53+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/2025-11-13_21.05.15_089203e6-55df-463f-8fe1-bd71d9a8d9fc.jpg?v=1763038913 << Normalized. >> Suspension of mail delivery to Canada due to strike action https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/product-delivery-to-the-usa-2026 2026-02-26T14:16:50+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/Flag_of_the_United_States__1912-1959__svg_86589ef2-0992-4ddb-8f8c-f4661d7f8888.png?v=1772083010 Resumption of Delivery. Product Delivery to the USA 2026. https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/are-you-interested-in-purchasing-aged-ink-sticks-from-kobaiens-inventory 2026-02-05T10:30:16+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/older_79fe84a5-bec4-47c6-9e4b-4260b6682ff8.jpg?v=1770255016 Are you interested in purchasing aged ink sticks from Kobaien's inventory? https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/discovering-arts-hidden-layers-an-essay-by-israeli-artist-lilia-kostrov 2026-02-25T17:40:00+09:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/0740/4224/articles/2026-02-25_17.31.46.jpg?v=1772008800 Discovering Art's Hidden Layers: An Essay by Israeli Artist Lilia Kostrov Discovering Art's Hidden Layers: An Essay by Israeli Artist Lilia Kostrov https://the-worlds-oldest-inkstick.jp/blogs/blog/margot-tohkou-olejniczak-presents-paintings-from-the-heart-sumi-e-exhibition-in-tokyo-japan 2026-02-25T18:15:38+09:00 weekly 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