Haibara Choyo Accordion Memo Pad

Haibara Choyo Accordion Memo Pad

The Haibara Choyo Accordion Memo Pad combines a genuine chiyogami cover with a flexible system of folded and perforated pages. Its 60 pages can be separated at any fold, allowing the length of the paper to suit each message. It is ideal for notes, lists, reminders, small letters or gift cards and makes a thoughtful choice for anyone interested in Japanese paper and handwriting.

Choyo and the Double Ninth Festival

Choyo comes from the Japanese word Chōyō and refers to the Double Ninth Festival, traditionally observed on the ninth day of the ninth month. In ancient Chinese thought, odd numbers were associated with the yang principle. Nine was the highest single-digit odd number, and its repetition gave the celebration its name, which can be understood as “double yang”.

The tradition reached Japan from China and became one of the five seasonal festivals known as gosekku. It is also called the Chrysanthemum Festival because its date in the lunar calendar coincided with the flowering season. Traditional customs included admiring chrysanthemums, drinking sake scented with their petals and expressing wishes for health, protection and longevity.

Chrysanthemums as a Sign of Good Fortune

The Choyo pattern depicts chrysanthemum flowers and leaves in a rich composition of red, green and yellow. Chrysanthemums begin to flower in early autumn, when the harvest season is approaching, and were therefore interpreted as a favourable sign announcing abundance and the arrival of a prosperous season.

Haibara brings this symbolism to the cover through chrysanthemums of different sizes arranged against a light background. Red gives the composition its strongest visual accent, while green and yellow details define the leaves, flower centres and layered structure of the pattern.

A Cover Made With Haibara Chiyogami

The cover is made with genuine Haibara chiyogami. This traditional Japanese decorative paper is produced from washi and is recognised for its floral, geometric and auspicious patterns as well as the depth of its colours. Choyo belongs to Haibara’s design heritage, turning the memo pad into a small paper object in which craftsmanship and practical use remain closely connected.

An Accordion That Adapts to Every Message

Unlike a conventional memo pad, the pages form a continuous strip folded into an accordion. Every fold includes a perforated line, allowing the paper to be separated cleanly at the chosen point. A single section works well for a quick note, while several connected sections provide enough room for a longer message, detailed list or short sequence of ideas.

The system makes it useful as a desk pad, portable notepad or source of small message cards for gifts. Unfolding the paper gradually reveals its design, while the perforations allow a note to be shared without scissors or an uneven torn edge.

Sixty Decorated Pages for Writing

The pages feature broken red guide lines and delicate chrysanthemums in pale shades. These details create a gentle visual framework without dominating the writing space. Haibara recommends the paper for both ballpoint pens and fountain pens, making it suitable for everyday messages, thank-you notes, lists, reminders and short handwritten compositions.

Product Contents

Includes one Haibara Choyo Accordion Memo Pad with 60 folded and perforated pages. (Photographs are for guidance and small variations from the original product may occur).

Technical Specifications

Format: accordion-folded memo pad.

Closed dimensions: 8 cm high and 10.3 cm wide.

Number of pages: 60.

System: accordion folds with perforations for separating the pages.

Recommended writing instruments: ballpoint pen and fountain pen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do the pages form one continuous strip?
Yes. The paper is folded into an accordion, creating a continuous sequence of connected pages.

Are scissors required to separate a note?
No. Every fold includes a perforated line that allows the paper to be separated cleanly by hand.

Can several pages be kept together?
Yes. You can select the perforation that best suits the message and keep as many connected sections as required.

Is the cover made with genuine chiyogami?
Yes. Haibara states that the cover uses its chiyogami paper featuring the Choyo chrysanthemum design.

Can it be used with a fountain pen?
Yes. Haibara identifies the paper as suitable for fountain pens and ballpoint pens. Its final performance may vary depending on the nib, ink and flow used.

What does the Choyo pattern represent?
It depicts chrysanthemums and their leaves. The flowers are connected with the Double Ninth Festival and traditional wishes for longevity, protection and good fortune.

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Haibara and the Evolution of Folded Paper

Haibara was founded by Sasuke Nakamura in Nihonbashi, Edo, now Tokyo, in 1806. From the beginning, the company specialised in producing and selling high-quality Japanese washi and paper goods. Its delicate ganpi paper achieved particular recognition and established Haibara as an important name in Japanese paper culture.

Alongside its writing papers, Haibara produces and sells chiyogami decorated with original designs. Many of these patterns come from its historical archive and its relationships with Japanese artists. Choyo, with its chrysanthemums and leaves, is one of the representative designs that the company continues to apply to contemporary objects.

The Accordion Memo Pad developed from the construction of Haibara’s signature jabara letter paper. The Japanese word jabara describes a bellows or accordion-like structure. By adding perforations to every fold, Haibara transformed this traditional format into a flexible tool for notes, messages and short pieces of writing.

More than two centuries after its foundation, Haibara continues to combine historical patterns, carefully selected paper and practical ideas for daily life. The Choyo memo pad turns a design associated with good fortune and longevity into a compact object made for writing, unfolding and sharing.

“Among folds and chrysanthemums, even the shortest note can carry a wish for good fortune.”

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