Ukiyo-e (pronounced uu-kee-yo-eh) or “pictures of the floating world” is a genre of Japanese woodblock prints and paintings produced by the culture that bloomed in the urban centres of Edo (modern-day Tokyo), Osaka and Kyoto during the relatively peaceful Shogunate period between 1600 and 1867.

Paperblanks  writing journals are one of the most unique, unusual, and planet friendly journals available.  This British publisher understands how to combine exquisite craftsmanship with environmental commitment.  The acid-free paper is made with only sustainable forest pulp.  The binder boards are European-made with 100% recycled paper.  The company that creates these eco friendly journals is paying a self-imposed company “carbon tax” proportional to the GHG releases.  I could go on and on about this eco friendly writing journal manufacture’s merits but what is really amazing is that these eco journals look too good to be made out of eco friendly products.  Features include a spacious memento pouch that provides a haven for all those loose papers and notes collected along the way, and a ribbon marker helps you to find where you left off.  A magnetic wrap keeps all your thoughts and those collected notes tucked away stylishly. Journaling is a great way to express your most inner eco friendly thoughts.  Also, these writing journals make very special eco gifts.