--- product_id: 1859320 title: "Japanese Albums" price: "$40.50" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/1859320-japanese-albums store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 48 heavy-weight accordion pages 5" x 8.25" large format durable black hardcover with elastic closure Japanese Albums **Price:** $40.50 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your art story with every fold β€” where tradition meets modern creativity! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Japanese Albums - **How much does it cost?** $40.50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1859320-japanese-albums) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Versatile Blank Canvas:** Plain pages invite freeform sketches, collages, and sequencesβ€”ideal for painters and visual storytellers. - β€’ **Built-in Accordion Pocket:** Keep your loose inspirations and notes neatly tucked inside, ready for your next masterpiece. - β€’ **Elegant & Durable Hardcover:** Classic black leather-like cover with elastic closure keeps your art secure and stylish on the go. - β€’ **Premium 165gsm Watercolor Paper:** Thick, acid-free, FSC-certified paper perfect for smooth watercolor washes and mixed media. - β€’ **Seamless Japanese Accordion Design:** Unfold your creativity with 48 connected pages that flow like a traditional emakimono scroll. ## Overview The Moleskine Art Japanese Album Notebook is a large, 5" x 8.25" hardcover sketchbook featuring 48 accordion-folded pages of thick, 165gsm acid-free watercolor paper. Designed with inspiration from traditional Japanese emakimono scrolls, it offers a unique horizontal layout ideal for painters, collages, and sequential art. The durable black cover with elastic closure and internal accordion pocket ensures your creative projects stay protected and organized, making it a premium choice for professional artists and creative managers alike. ## Description desertcart.com Review California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning. Product Description The Moleskine Art Plus Large Japanese Album offers a unique notebook design influenced by the traditional Japanese horizontal emakimono scrolls. Perfect for drawings, collages, and sequences, this book contains one sheet of heavy-weight sketch paper that is folded into 48 accordion pages. Specifications: - Layout: Plain Paper- Dimensions: 5" x 8-1/4"- Hard Cover with elastic closure.- Color: Black- Pages: 48 Accordion Pages- Internal Accordion Pocket- Paper Weight: 165 gsm/111 lb.; FSC Certified Paper; Acid-Free (pH Neutral) Review: great for painters but not for sketch artists - I purchased this when the sketchbook version was sold out this year. and while I have made it work dry media floats all over the surface of this book when your drawing in simple HB graphite. its maddening. the book looks filthy all the time. so if you need a sketchbook - use a sketch book. But for painting in watercolor this book is really great - fabulous!! Color goes down smoothly and lifts effortlessly when needed. a great watercolor book to be sure. So even if your favorite book is sold out - use this for its intended purpose and you won't be dissapointed! Review: Moleskine, I Love You. - Well built. Simple. Archival. Research "Japanese Photo Albums" if you do not know what this is. ## Features - MOLESKINE ART COLLECTION: From sketchbooks and sketchpads to watercolor notebooks with heavy paper, to music notebooks with plain and pentagram pages, to storyboard layout notebooks, Moleskine's art collection of notebooks offer the quality you need. - DURABLE COVER & ELASTIC CLOSURE: Hold writing projects & notes in your Moleskine notebook with an elastic closure band & inner storage folders. Leather-like classic Moleskine cover & thick, ivory paper pages are perfect for writing with fountain pens. - GIFT QUALITY NOTEBOOKS: Moleskine planners, journals and notebooks come in hardcover or softcover and colors like black, red, blue, green and brown. The binding and cover have a durable finish, designed for daily journaling, writing and sketching. - DELUXE QUALITY PAGES: Moleskine's thick, ivory paper pages in a hardcover Moleskine notebook, softcover Moleskine notebook, cahier or volant journal, or Moleskine planner are perfectly textured for writing with a ballpoint pen, fountain pen, or pencil. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 8862933096 | | Best Sellers Rank | #62,987 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #749 in Hardcover Executive Notebooks | | Brand | Moleskine | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (355) | | Date First Available | November 17, 2009 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 7.2 ounces | | Item model number | S33094 | | Manufacturer | Moleskine | | Manufacturer Part Number | S33094 | | Material Type | Paper | | Number of Items | 1 | | Paper Finish | Watercolor | | Product Dimensions | 5.38 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches | | Ruling | Plain | | Sheet Size | 13x21 cm | | Size | Large | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Moleskine - **Color:** Black - **Material:** Paper - **Sheet Size:** 13x21 cm - **Paper Finish:** Watercolor ## Images ![Japanese Albums - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81K7ZfgO+FL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great for painters but not for sketch artists *by K***L on October 24, 2022* I purchased this when the sketchbook version was sold out this year. and while I have made it work dry media floats all over the surface of this book when your drawing in simple HB graphite. its maddening. the book looks filthy all the time. so if you need a sketchbook - use a sketch book. But for painting in watercolor this book is really great - fabulous!! Color goes down smoothly and lifts effortlessly when needed. a great watercolor book to be sure. So even if your favorite book is sold out - use this for its intended purpose and you won't be dissapointed! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Moleskine, I Love You. *by K***R on March 1, 2026* Well built. Simple. Archival. Research "Japanese Photo Albums" if you do not know what this is. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for many Creative activities *by C***. on November 5, 2019* I love these books for their continuous pages. I keep a daily journal that includes stamping, drawing, and stickers. The entries can flow into one another and create a better picture of my life. I began with the Pocket size but changed to the larger so I could expand my entries. ## Frequently Bought Together - Moleskine Art Japanese Album, Hard Cover, Large (5" x 8.25") Plain/Blank, Black, 48 Pages - SAKURA Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens - Archival Black Ink Pens - Pens for Writing, Drawing, or Journaling - Assorted Point Sizes - 6 Pack - Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, Sketchers' Pocket Set, 12 Half Pan w/ Brush --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/1859320-japanese-albums](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1859320-japanese-albums) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-09*