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Japanese children have a winter tradition: they pack snow into a small rounded mound, add two leaves for ears and a pair of red berries for eyes, and suddenly there’s a little snow rabbit sitting on the doorstep. That’s the yuki usagi, and it’s the charming idea behind the Sailor 1911 Casual Shikiori Kusa Asobi Yuki Usagi ball pen.

Kusa Asobi: playing with nature

Kusa asobi means “playing with grass”, the simple games children make out of leaves, flowers and whatever they find outdoors. Sailor’s Kusa Asobi series celebrates those memories through colour, with each pen named after a different nature game. Yuki Usagi takes its green from those leafy rabbit ears, set off by gold plated trim.

It’s part of the wider Sailor Shikiori collection, whose name means “weaving the four seasons”. It’s one of the most loved ranges among Japanese pen collectors.

Shape and feel

Like all 1911 Casual pens, it follows the classic Sailor 1911 outline, with rounded ends and a smooth resin barrel. It’s 134mm long, 12mm in diameter and 22g, a nicely balanced everyday size.

Easy, capless writing

A twist of the barrel brings the tip out. Twist back and it’s safely tucked away, so you can carry it in a pocket or pencil case without worrying about ink marks. Ballpoint ink is dependable, quick drying and works on nearly any paper.

Who it’s for

It’s lovely for nature lovers, teachers, parents who journal their children’s milestones, and anyone who enjoys the storytelling side of Japanese stationery. It also makes a sweet, meaningful gift.

Yuki Usagi ball pen specifications

• Brand: Sailor
• Series: 1911 Casual Shikiori Kusa Asobi
• Colour: Yuki Usagi (green)
• Type: ball pen
• Mechanism: twist
• Material: resin
• Trim: gold plated
• Length: 134mm
• Diameter: 12mm
• Weight: 22g
• Made in: Japan
• Warranty: as per Sailor Japan international warranty guidelines

Why buy from Makoba

We carry a wide range of Sailor Shikiori pens and love helping people build their collections. When you buy from us, the pen arrives authentic, boxed and with its international warranty card. Get your order in by 1 PM and it will usually be on its way that afternoon. Our WhatsApp team is happy to suggest other Kusa Asobi shades, and you’re welcome to browse in person at our Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi and Gurgaon stores. Serving pen lovers since 2009.