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NBC Stationery and Gifts at Bugis Junction continues over 60 years of Japanese stationery excellence, operating from #03-05A since evolving from a 1960s postcard company to become Singapore's premier destination for stylish stationery, fancy gifts, and quality lifestyle products specially imported from Japan. Established in Singapore since 1983, this cherished stationery destination offers beautifully designed notebooks, creative writing tools, MT washi tape, and Leuchtturm products alongside character-themed merchandise featuring beloved Japanese IPs including Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, Studio Ghibli, Sanrio, Smiski, and Mofusand that appeal to both practical users and collectors seeking authentic Japanese design aesthetics.
The extensive product range encompasses premium office and school supplies including ballpoint and gel pens, papers, adhesives, and staplers, complemented by gift items such as plushies, stickers, blind box figurines, jigsaw puzzles, and unique souvenirs with diverse designs that celebrate Japanese pop culture and artistic traditions. Each product reflects NBC's commitment to importing high-quality Japanese craftsmanship and design innovation, ensuring customers discover both functional stationery essentials and decorative items that enhance personal expression while maintaining the superior quality standards that have made Japanese stationery globally renowned.
Enhanced by professional gift-wrapping services and regularly updated inventory that introduces seasonal collections and limited-edition items, NBC Stationery and Gifts provides personalized shopping experiences supported by friendly staff who assist customers in finding ideal products for personal use or gift-giving occasions. The store's active social media presence with thousands of followers, combined with their decades-long reputation for Japanese import quality and unique product selection, establishes NBC as an essential destination for anyone seeking authentic Japanese stationery, character merchandise, and distinctive gifts in Singapore's specialized retail landscape.
Based on 30 reviews
Out of 174 shops
Not enough ratings
Carol
This place has a large selection of cute but pricey stationery. The retail exec Lya Ellyana was quite rude and showed attitude. Hope the staff can be better trained to provide good customer service.
Hannah Sim
Rude retail staff (older lady) that insisted we take the unwrapped plushies from her stock stash and refused to let us take the wrapped display ones. We weren’t aware that they had some stashed stocks and the display pieces were purely meant for display. When asked if we could choose from the stock stash, she grumpily replied “all the same. aiya choose what choose, all same”. Although the plushies clearly looked different. Why the rude attitude. She ended up passing us 2/3 of the display pieces we originally chose. So what’s so hard with letting us choose our pieces and if the display pieces can be sold to us in the, why couldn’t we take those?
Joey Oh
I had a disappointing experience at this stationery store due to the extremely poor attitude of one of the staff members. An auntie was telling customers not to draw while they were simply testing the pens, which is the whole point of having testers available. Her tone is not well received, and her behaviour made the entire shopping experience uncomfortable. In retail, especially in a stationery store, basic courtesy and a welcoming attitude should be the minimum. I won’t be returning.
Razali
I went into the shop on 25 Feb 2025 at about 7.50pm. I wanted to some printing. So I approached the counter and asked politely the MALAY LADY WEARING SPECS AND TUDUNG. “Can I do some printing?”. She rudely replied NO!. What kind customer service is this. At least she should have reply. Sorry we do not have printing services. It’s a terrible experience being in the shop. Thanks NBC Stationery and Gift - Bugis Junction for providing such services.
Y M
Have bought stuff in the shop a few times. Until today I found they don’t allow you to take photos in the shop, even if you’re just taking pictures of your friends. It’s a stationery shop, not a museum or customs. They’re certainly “generous” when it comes to putting prices on the tags—the stuff is not cheap. Definitely won’t go again.
Caleb Loo
Super rude lady at the store, nur shirah. Like a person not wanting to work. Attitude problem when my wife ask her if she could pay by paywave. She explained in an impatient way that it was down. Please remove her from the store. Would never go back if shes there.
Joel Ong
Don't know if the lady at the counter (shirah) is having a bad day or something but i just simply asked if I could throw a tissue in the 3 quarter full bin right behind her and she looked at me as though im some kind of peasant who asked her to eat the tissue Then rudely told me to go outside and throw if the bin was empty I understand if it's mafan to clear but almost full and you can't even help to throw for a customer. not sure who's the one handling training and customer service standards??? Please fire that person.
Justin Saw
I intended to buy 50 or more pieces of colored A4 paper from this shop, but I noticed that the price was written directly on each sheet. I found it strange and disappointing, as it made the paper feel like it was in ‘pre-owned’ condition. If I bought them, I would have to erase the price from each sheet myself, which would be very inconvenient. Additionally, the elderly staff (lady) member was rude and unhelpful, which further added to the unpleasant experience. Because of this, I decided to leave without making a purchase.”
TH T
SEE THEIR REVIEWS. WHAT KIND OF STAFF THEY HAVE. LOUSY AND BUSYBODY MANAGEMENT ONLY.RUDE, LAZY, GILA, NON SERVICE ORIENTED, UNPLEASANT DEPOSITION ETC. ALSO CAN WORK, WHO CANT WORK. DONT PATRONISE. ALL ITEMS EXPENSIVE TOO..
G Review
Rude sales lady who scolded us for testing the markers; so I left without buying anything although I was already planning to buy 7 zebra clickart markers.
Coral
This place has a large selection of cute but pricey stationery. The retail exec Lya Ellyana was quite rude and showed attitude. I hope the staff can be better trained to provide good customer service.
Ji Rui
A rude sales lady scolded us for testing the markers; so I left without buying anything, although I was already planning to buy seven Zebra ClickArt markers.
Theodore Tan
See their reviews. What kind of staff do they have? Only lousy and busybody management: rude, lazy, 'gila,' non-service-oriented, and with an unpleasant disposition. If *they* can work, who can't? Don't patronize them. All items are expensive too.
Jason Saw
Here's the edited review: I intended to buy 50 or more pieces of colored A4 paper from this shop, but I noticed that the price was written directly on each sheet. I found it strange and disappointing, as it made the paper feel like it was in ‘pre-owned’ condition. If I bought them, I would have to erase the price from each sheet myself, which would be very inconvenient. Additionally, the elderly staff member (a lady) was rude and unhelpful, which further added to the unpleasant experience. Because of this, I decided to leave without making a purchase.
Jun Ong
I don't know if the lady at the counter (Shirah) is having a bad day or something, but I just simply asked if I could throw a tissue in the three-quarter-full bin right behind her, and she looked at me as though I'm some kind of peasant who asked her to eat the tissue. Then she rudely told me to go outside and throw it away. If the bin was empty, I'd understand if it's 'mafan' to clear, but it was almost full, and you can't even help a customer throw something away? I'm not sure who's handling training and customer service standards. Please fire that person.
Kyle Loo
Super rude lady at the store, Nur Shirah. She seemed like a person not wanting to work. She had an attitude problem when my wife asked her if she could pay by PayWave. She explained in an impatient way that it was down. Please remove her from the store. I would never go back if she's there.
Yu Ming
I've bought stuff in the shop a few times. Until today, I didn't realize they don't allow photos in the shop, even if you're just taking pictures of your friends. It's a stationery shop, not a museum or a customs office. They're certainly "generous" when it comes to putting prices on the tags—the stuff is not cheap. I definitely won't go again.
Rizal
I went into the shop on 25 Feb 2025 at about 7.50pm. I wanted to do some printing. So I approached the counter and politely asked the **Malay Lady Wearing Specs and Tudung**, “Can I do some printing?” She rudely replied NO! What kind of customer service is this? At least she should have replied, "Sorry, we do not have printing services." It's a terrible experience being in the shop. Thanks NBC Stationery and Gift - Bugis Junction for providing such services.
Joey Goh
I had a disappointing experience at this stationery store due to the extremely poor attitude of one of the staff members. An auntie was telling customers not to draw while they were simply testing the pens, which is the whole point of having testers available. Her tone was unwelcoming, and her behaviour made the entire shopping experience uncomfortable. In retail, especially in a stationery store, basic courtesy and a welcoming attitude should be the minimum. I won’t be returning.
Hana Sim
A rude retail staff member (an older lady) insisted we take the unwrapped plushies from their back stock and refused to let us take the wrapped display ones. We weren't aware that they had stock in the back, and that the display pieces were purely for display. When asked if we could choose from the stock, she grumpily replied, “all the same. aiya choose what choose, all same.” However, the plushies clearly looked different. Why the rude attitude? She ended up giving us 2/3 of the display pieces we originally chose. So what's so hard about letting us choose our pieces, and if the display pieces can be sold to us in the end, why couldn't we take those?
Xin Hao
Can always count on them to provide all my needs when it comes to gifts, cards for all occasions, stationeries etc. The store is really well-stocked with gift cards of unique designs, materials and shapes. The counter staff is also extremely patient and helpful in recommending items to suit what I was looking for. Located conveniently within Bugis Junction. Thank you team!
Zhuo Yan
This is the best place for buying gifts and souvenirs. And also for people whom like Ghibli Studio, like cute things and cute stationary!
Kavya Jayakumar
Plain and simple- this was heaven for me as a stationery enthusiast! The options were so good (varied, I mean), pricing was reasonable, and it's great for buying gifts, too! (10/10 would visit again if I visit Singapore again)
Alan Oliveiro
One of the BEST stores to get cards specially for loved ones for birthday, anniversaries and the like, instead of generic cards sold by other retailers. I will always patronise this store for my stationery needs
Kai jie Clovan Lim
Service was good.They helped me with the pen and was very kind.will come again
Kai Jie Chloe Lim
Service was good. They helped me with the pen and were very kind. Will come again.
Alan Ong
One of the BEST stores to get cards, especially for loved ones for birthdays, anniversaries, and the like, instead of generic cards sold by other retailers. I will always patronise this store for my stationery needs.
Kavya Kumar
Plain and simple, this was heaven for me as a stationery enthusiast! The options were so good and varied, pricing was reasonable, and it's great for buying gifts, too! (10/10 would visit again if I'm ever in Singapore again.)
Zhuo Yen
This is the best place for buying gifts and souvenirs. And also for people who like Ghibli Studio, cute things, and cute stationery!
Sin Hao
Here's the lightly edited review: "I can always count on them for all my needs: gifts, cards for all occasions, stationery, and more. The store is really well-stocked with cards of unique designs, materials, and shapes. The counter staff is also extremely patient and helpful in recommending items to suit my needs. The store is conveniently located within Bugis Junction. Thank you, team!"
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