Moomin Design Comes to the Popular Lifestyle Tool Storage Series

Published: March 24, 2026
Moomin Design Comes to the Popular Lifestyle Tool Storage Series

Nakabayashi Co., Ltd. is adding a Moomin-themed design to its popular "LIFESTYLE TOOL" paper box storage series. The new "Lifestyle Tool Moomin House" collection is set for a nationwide launch in late April 2026, with a limited early release at Loft stores and the Loft online store beginning in late March.

The Beloved Moomin House Illustration

The Moomin House is one of the most iconic settings in the Moomin stories — the largest building in Moominvalley and a symbol cherished by fans around the world.

The design brings together Moomin, Little My, Snufkin, and a host of other familiar characters from the series. Open the box and you'll find additional illustrations of the characters enjoying everyday life on the inside. There may even be a character hiding quietly inside one of the inner pockets — worth a look!

Moomin Lifestyle Tool – open box interior

Moomin Lifestyle Tool – product design

About the "Lifestyle Tool" Series

The "Lifestyle Tool" series is a line of paper box storage products with a clean, simple form that blends naturally with desk and bookshelf interiors. The interior features multiple pockets of varying depths and widths, making it easy to organize stationery, cosmetics, first-aid items, and other small accessories.

When not in use, built-in magnets keep the box securely closed, hiding the contents neatly inside. The box can also be carried with the lid closed, making it a handy option for those working in hot-desking environments without a dedicated desk.

The series has received the Good Design Award (organized by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion) for two consecutive years in 2016 and 2017, earning recognition for both its design quality and concept.

Lifestyle Tool series example 1

Lifestyle Tool series example 2

Lifestyle Tool series example 3

Product Features

  • Moomin design applied to the Good Design Award-winning "Lifestyle Tool"
  • Multiple pockets of varying depths and widths inside – convenient for storing stationery, accessories, and other small items
  • Built-in magnets keep the box firmly closed and conceal stored items
  • Two lineup types: the compact "Box" type and the "File" type that fits in a bookshelf

Lineup Details

Box Type

The Box type has a clean, vertical rectangular shape that makes functional use of its height and variety of pockets.

It's well-suited for desk organization, accommodating stationery such as scissors, masking tape, and erasers, as well as personal seals, mascara, nail polish, and other small items. Available in M size.

Lifestyle Tool Box M Size – LST-BO2M1

LST-BO2M1 (M size)

File Type

When closed, the File type resembles a document folder and can stand upright on a bookshelf or desk. An included title card can be inserted on the spine to note the contents for easy identification.

When lined up on a bookshelf, a ring hole on the spine makes it easy to pull out. Available in B5 size.

Lifestyle Tool File B5 Size – LST-FB5M1

LST-FB5M1 (B5 size)

Product Details

Lifestyle Tool Box – M Size

Item Details
Product Name Lifestyle Tool Box M Size Moomin House
Model Number LST-BO2M1
Suggested Retail Price ¥3,200 (tax included ¥3,520)
Dimensions Approx. W88 × D88 × H245 mm
Weight Approx. 240 g
Materials Paper, magnet, steel

Lifestyle Tool File – B5 Size

Item Details
Product Name Lifestyle Tool File B5 Size Moomin House
Model Number LST-FB5M1
Suggested Retail Price ¥3,500 (tax included ¥3,850)
Dimensions Approx. W212 × D62 × H266 mm
Weight Approx. 450 g
Materials Paper, magnet, steel, stainless steel

Common Specifications

Item Details
Release Region Nationwide (Japan)
Release Date Late April 2026 / Early release at Loft from late March 2026