Tasu Co., Ltd. to Launch "mieru!" and "tsuzuru!" Sticky Notes Developed from Educator Feedback to Reduce Teachers' Detailed Workload
Tasu Co., Ltd. will launch two new products, "mieru!" scale sticky notes and "tsuzuru!" composition sticky notes, under its "+teacher" stationery brand for educators on May 25, 2026. Addressing the issue of long working hours for teachers, the products were developed in response to specific feedback from the field, such as the time-consuming nature of drawing scales and the problem of student papers becoming covered in red ink during composition correction. The items will be sold on the company's official store and a school-focused e-commerce site.
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Tasu Co., Ltd. (Sanda, Hyogo Prefecture / CEO: Koji Watari), which operates the educator-focused stationery brand "+teacher," has announced the general release of two new products for use in educational settings: "mieru!" scale sticky notes and "tsuzuru!" composition sticky notes. Sales will commence on Monday, May 25, 2026, via the official +teacher sales site and Smartschool.
In recent years, as long working hours and increased workloads for teachers have become a societal issue, educational institutions are seeking ways to reduce the daily, detailed burdens of tasks like blackboard preparation, grading, and individual instruction.
The "+teacher" brand previously developed and released "Kaketa! Grid Sticky Notes" based on feedback from an elementary school teacher who noted a lack of space for writing guidance. This product was highly praised for its functionality, design, and deep understanding of classroom needs, winning the 32nd Japan Stationery Award.
The two new products were also born from real-world challenges in education. They were developed based on teacher feedback such as "it takes time to prepare and draw scales" and "students can lose confidence when their composition drafts are covered in red ink." The development theme was to create tools that are "ready to use," "easy to understand," and "encourage students to think for themselves."
Even as digitalization advances in education, a persistent need for analog tools that can be used instantly in the classroom remains. +teacher plans to continue developing products that are useful in lessons and instruction, starting from the ideas of educators.
[Product Information]
■ Product Names: "mieru!" scale sticky notes, "tsuzuru!" composition sticky notes
■ General Release Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
■ Retailers:
・+teacher Official Sales Site: https://shop.plus-teacher.com
・Smartschool: https://www.smartschool.jp
*Sales on e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Rakuten are scheduled to begin after the end of July 2026. Smartschool is a B2B channel for schools and kindergartens.
[Product Features]
■ Features of "mieru!" scale sticky notes:
A sticky note format that can be used instantly when needed, reducing burdens in contexts like individual tutoring. A dotted design makes it easy to create a second scale.
■ Features of "tsuzuru!" composition sticky notes:
A sticky note that provides an easy guide for writing on composition paper. It can be folded along a perforation to provide correction instructions while minimally obscuring the text underneath. It also includes a space for comments.
[About +teacher]
A brand that plans, develops, and sells products in collaboration with educators, based on the concept of "Inventions that improve society through the ideas of educators." The brand won the Design Category at the 32nd Japan Stationery Awards and was recognized in the "Stationery Store Grand Prize 2024" and "2026."
[About Smartschool]
A pioneer in delivery services for schools and kindergartens nationwide, delivering teaching materials, childcare supplies, stationery, and office supplies as early as the next day.
In recent years, as long working hours and increased workloads for teachers have become a societal issue, educational institutions are seeking ways to reduce the daily, detailed burdens of tasks like blackboard preparation, grading, and individual instruction.
The "+teacher" brand previously developed and released "Kaketa! Grid Sticky Notes" based on feedback from an elementary school teacher who noted a lack of space for writing guidance. This product was highly praised for its functionality, design, and deep understanding of classroom needs, winning the 32nd Japan Stationery Award.
The two new products were also born from real-world challenges in education. They were developed based on teacher feedback such as "it takes time to prepare and draw scales" and "students can lose confidence when their composition drafts are covered in red ink." The development theme was to create tools that are "ready to use," "easy to understand," and "encourage students to think for themselves."
Even as digitalization advances in education, a persistent need for analog tools that can be used instantly in the classroom remains. +teacher plans to continue developing products that are useful in lessons and instruction, starting from the ideas of educators.
[Product Information]
■ Product Names: "mieru!" scale sticky notes, "tsuzuru!" composition sticky notes
■ General Release Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
■ Retailers:
・+teacher Official Sales Site: https://shop.plus-teacher.com
・Smartschool: https://www.smartschool.jp
*Sales on e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Rakuten are scheduled to begin after the end of July 2026. Smartschool is a B2B channel for schools and kindergartens.
[Product Features]
■ Features of "mieru!" scale sticky notes:
A sticky note format that can be used instantly when needed, reducing burdens in contexts like individual tutoring. A dotted design makes it easy to create a second scale.
■ Features of "tsuzuru!" composition sticky notes:
A sticky note that provides an easy guide for writing on composition paper. It can be folded along a perforation to provide correction instructions while minimally obscuring the text underneath. It also includes a space for comments.
[About +teacher]
A brand that plans, develops, and sells products in collaboration with educators, based on the concept of "Inventions that improve society through the ideas of educators." The brand won the Design Category at the 32nd Japan Stationery Awards and was recognized in the "Stationery Store Grand Prize 2024" and "2026."
[About Smartschool]
A pioneer in delivery services for schools and kindergartens nationwide, delivering teaching materials, childcare supplies, stationery, and office supplies as early as the next day.