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Brand: Kita-Boshi Pencil Co.
Made in: Japan
Older Kita-Boshi with JIS mark.
This Tokyo-based company established its first factory in Saroma, Hokkaido, in 1913. In 1951 it became known as the Hokusai Pencil Co., Ltd., and still manufactures pencils today. Learn more at kitaboshi.co.jp.