Unboxing of Midori Traveler's Notebook black passport

My black Midori traveler's notebook in passport size came in this week, so I thought I would share the unboxing with you.

My standard sized Midori has been with me for over a year, and I've been able to use it to document travels and daily life, both through paint and words. I had wanted a passport notebook due to the small size, as well as the fact that I could use it as a wallet on trips. Unfortunately, it was too expensive for me to purchase for a while. When I found it on sale, I jumped at the chance to purchase it.

Before I go on--please disregard the yellow paint stain in some of the photos. I thought that just about anything could be wiped off my kitchen table, but apparently that isn't the case.

Here is the usual packaging. An extra red elastic and instructions written in Japanese were included in the brown cardboard box. The notebook cover and blank refill came enclosed in the cloth bag.

I can't wait to start using this notebook and seeing it wear over time.