Bookcup by Design Students Rie Akutsu & Koji Shimizu

We’re all mildly entertained by all the innovative and cute designs Japan constantly churns out, but every once in a while a truly useful product, such as this Bookcup by design students Rie Akutsu and Koji Shimizu has us actually pulling out our wallets. Shaped like a mug, this leather bookcase is especially practical due to its handles and teabag bookmark. Available in pink, white, yellow, and black, the Bookcup is only available to Japanese residents through it’s website as of now, but we’re looking forward to its inevitable expansion.