There is no journal included. The storage box is black and has scratches and wear. The CD's playback surface is clean, but some discs appear hazy, possibly from polishing. These items belonged to a family member, and I have not confirmed playback of the entire content. Please understand this before purchasing. Returns, refunds, and complaints are not accepted to prevent product substitution. I will protect the items with bubble wrap and ship them via the "Rakuraku Mercari" courier service (Takkyubin).