Hello! My name is Kawamura, and I’m a new member of the Hobonichi Techo team. I mainly work on writing content for the Hobonichi Techo Magazine. And after only six months on the team, I held my first ever Techo Kaigi! After much careful deliberation, here’s what I bought:

An Original size Avec & Day-Free


Alongside my work at Hobonichi, I also do some editing, so this year I’ve been using:
• HON: for Hobonichi work
• Weeks: for all other work
• Avec: as my private diary and notebook

I’ve used the user manual that came with my techo as the cover of my Avec, so it looks just like a paperback book.

Still, as someone who likes to travel light, carrying both the HON and the Weeks around has been a bit of a challenge. For the past ten years or so, I’ve used planners with a weekly-left layout like the Weeks. This year marked my first time using a page-per-day techo—and I was taken by how easy it is to use! I've been deeply enjoying it for half a year now. Thank you, everyone. Thank you, page-per-day.
That's why for 2026, I’ve decided to use the Original-size Avec as my main, with the Day-Free as a sub.

My first Techo Kaigi had been going smoothly until I hit one question: Which should I pick for my first ever cover? I spent a month and a half gazing at the Hobonichi Store, checking the stockroom, and wandering around Tobichi. Then after long deliberation, there was something about a particular cover—the gracious, confident lines that become this primitive and calming floral design...



I chose Makoto Matsubayashi’s “Silver Flowers!”

Until now, I would tuck postcards and stamps into my bag or between books, but now they have their own proper place.

In the past—actually, up until the start of this year—I’d buy my techo at the end of the year or right after the new year began. But being in the techo team, where the question of “Which one are you getting next year?” starts popping up as early as September, it already—for me—feels like December. And now that I’ve bought my techo, I can't shake that festive New Year’s mood.

What cover should I use for my personal diary next year?
Should I use the user manual + Original again? Or maybe the Bow & Tie: Galloping Horses HON since it's my zodiac year?
Seems like my Techo Kaigi is far from over...

Anyway, please look forward to tomorrow’s post!

--- Mentioned items ---
Hobonichi Techo 2026 Japanese Avec Books [Original A6 / Jan start]
Hobonichi Techo 2026 Japanese Day-Free Book [A6 / Jan start]
Makoto Matsubayashi: Silver Flowers [A6 Original Size]

Hello!
I’m Momo, and I work on both the Hobonichi Techo production team and the online store.

After some solo “Techo Kaigi” time, here’s what I decided on for next year’s setup.



At first, I thought I’d use the Cousin English Edition (I actually helped in its production) and I even made a little resolution: “This year, I’ll make sure to actually finish my planner—not just turn it into a random memo pad!”

Beyond that, I wanted to use it more intentionally—to write about my days, keep track of my health, jot down to-dos and passing thoughts, and record my feelings and moments that matter to me.

But midway through my Kaigi, as I picked up the Cousin, I suddenly hesitated. “Maybe... I’m not ready for this yet.” There’s something about those neatly divided pages—they make me feel like I have to write perfectly. Honestly, I’m still not confident I can fill it all up properly...

After wandering around Tobichi and browsing the Hobonichi online store for a while, I started to realize that maybe plain notebooks suit me better. There’s such an ease and comfort in being able to write whatever you want, whenever you want without any rules, or pressure. So next year, I’ll try using a plain notebook like a planner—writing diaries, collecting memories, and letting it all flow freely.

My pick for next year
Hobonichi Blank Notebook [A5 Size]



It’s made with Tomoe River paper and opens perfectly flat. Since I plan to write a lot, I went with the A5 size. I'll jot down my schedule and appointments in a Weeks.

My choice of Weeks
Makoto Matsubayashi “Dot” [Weeks / Japanese Edition]



These dots are actually painted with real paint—each one slightly different in shape and texture. They’re so pleasant to look at.



Blank Notebook + Weeks.
It may be an unusual combo, but I think this might be the setup I can actually stick with. With the notebooks decided, it was time to choose a cover.
And this time, I wanted something bold. A color that lifts my mood just by holding it. So naturally—neon pink!

The cover I chose
Makoto Matsubayashi “Pink Flowers” [Cousin Size (A5)]



I’ve been in love with this design since the moment I laid eyes on it. And when I paired it with the Blank Notebook...



It’s perfect. So inspiring.
Makes me want to write—to express myself—all in one place.
And when I add the Weeks...



The neon pink and black-with-white-dot combo pair beautifully! When I make time to write and record, I feel like time itself slows down a little.
Maybe how I spend my days will start to shift, and life might just get a bit more interesting.
To make things even more cheerful, I also picked up another item from the collab with Makoto Matsubayashi.

This one!
Makoto Matsubayashi: Postcard Set



I’m thinking of using them like this:
•Stick one on the first page of my plain notebook
•Or pop a stamp on one and send it to a friend who loves dots and flowers with a little “What's up?”

And finally, I added one more favorite stationery item.

PLUS × Hobonichi Deco Rush - One Piece”



This Deco Rush tape prints out all kinds of “Don!!” sound effects.



When I’ve worked hard or want to say “YES!” or “Good job!”, I’ll add a little “Don!!” next to my diary entries or notes.
Here’s a little test use:



Next year, I hope to get more comfortable with writing—so that the year after, I can finally use the Cousin English Edition with confidence.

That’s all for my Techo Kaigi report.
I wonder whose setup we’ll see tomorrow?

--- Mentioned items ---
Hobonichi Blank Notebook [A5 Size]
Makoto Matsubayashi: Pink Flowers [A5 Cousin Size]
Makoto Matsubayashi: Dot [Weeks]
Makoto Matsubayashi: Postcard Set
Plus x Hobonichi: Deco Rush - One Piece!

Hello, I’m Aizawa from the Techo team.

Today it’s my turn for Techo Kaigi, so I’ll be introducing the techo and stationery I picked for 2026.
Here they are—ta-da!



I’ve gone simple for 2026.
•Hobonichi Techo 2026 Japanese Original Book [A6 Size / Daily / Jan start / Mon Start]
•Tolight: Garden of Botany [A6 Original Size]
•Kyohei Sakaguchi: En Route to Kumamoto Port at Dawn [Weeks]
•TSUKI no IRO: Add-on Sticky Notes
•Hobonichi Pencil Board (Ice Gray x Yellow) [A6 Size]

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I’ve always admired people who can use multiple techos...

Since there are so many members of the Techo team who use multiple planners so beautifully, I felt inspired to do the same! So for 2025, I bought a total of four planners and notebooks.
And the results...

•5-Year Techo (Diary): Wrote sometimes, skipped sometimes
•Weeks (Reading Log): Completely blank
•Weeks (Food Log): Kept it up for one month, then gave up
•Plain Notebook (Work Notes): Used off and on

Embarrassingly, I didn’t manage to keep up with any of them.

But in last years Techo News, I wrote: “If I manage to stick to my plans, I’ll be reading a book every week and packing lunch every day? I might even become a completely different person by next year!”
And surprisingly, other than during my busiest work periods, I actually did read one book a week—and since September, I’ve been making lunch almost every day. It’s funny, even though I wasn’t writing in my techo, I still managed to make those things happen.
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How I'll use my techo in 2026

■ For work
Original (A6) + Tolight: Botanical Garden


To be honest, I usually take notes for work on my computer, so I thought, “Maybe I don’t need a planner for work.”
But during our Techo team meetings, everyone always has their techo open—and I found myself wanting one too.
Plus, I really wanted to use Tolight’s new cover!

↑ If you look closely, you can see a plaid pattern made up of different colored threads. I especially love the purple ones!

↑ I’ve been using the Cousin (A5) until now, but for 2026, I’ll try the Original (A6) for the first time. With the Add-on Sticky Notes, I won’t have to worry about running out of space!

■ Reading Log
Kyohei Sakaguchi: En Route to Kumamoto Port at Dawn


I plan to use this Weeks to record the books I’ve read—though honestly, I’m not sure I’ll manage to use it consistently.
But that’s okay!

I fell in love with this cover at first sight and just had to have it. Even if I don’t end up using it much, I’ll display it at home where I can always see it.

↑ I really love these clouds—their pinkish-orange color almost looks three-dimensional, even though it’s just printed!

■ Diary
5-Year Techo (continued)


I haven’t written a single entry this month. I keep thinking, “I want to start again!”—but once you lose the habit, it’s surprisingly hard to get back into it.

Just then, a powerful ally appeared: the Hobonichi Techo App! It has a super handy feature called Memory Print, which lets you print photos perfectly sized for your techo.
*Available with the Premium Plan only.

I tried printing both the 20×17mm and 29×22mm sizes.


20×17mm looks like this—it fits perfectly under the date!


29×22mm looks like this.


You could stick it to the right-hand side, but I thought it might be nice to use the space under the date for a diary title, and write the entry next to the photo. I have a feeling this might help me keep up with my techo again!

In 2025, I managed to read books and make lunches, so in 2026 I’m sure I’ll get the hang of the Hobonichi Techo App and write in my techo every day. Then I can finally hold my head high as a true member of the Techo team! If you’re like me and struggle to keep a planner going, please try the app.

On the official Hobonichi Techo YouTube channel, Chizuru and Airi introduce fun ways to make the most of Memory Print. Please check it out!



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The Techo Kaigi 2026 series continues—please check back again tomorrow!

--- Mentioned items ---
Hobonichi Techo 2026 Japanese Original Book [A6 Size / Daily / Jan start / Mon Start]
Tolight: Garden of Botany [A6 Original Size]
Kyohei Sakaguchi: En Route to Kumamoto Port at Dawn [Weeks]
TSUKI no IRO: Add-on Sticky Notes
Hobonichi Pencil Board (Ice Gray x Yellow) [A6 Size]

Hello, I’m Asako from the techo team.
Here are the techos I’ll be using in 2026!



Somehow, they all ended up blue.

It wasn’t intentional—I didn’t plan to make them all the same color.
In fact, I didn’t even hold my own Techo Kaigi this time. The moment I first saw each one, I already knew I was going to buy it. It was love at first sight.
This might be the first time I’ve ever decided so quickly.

Let me introduce them one by one.

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For work: The Little House [HON (A5)]

Why I chose this design

The Little House was a picture book I treasured as a child. Its illustrations, colors, and story all felt different from the others I read—more grown-up somehow.
I remember feeling happy; it was as if I was reading a book for adults, and when I saw that a techo had been made to look just like that book, my heart skipped a beat.

Look at the front cover—



The spine—



And even the back!



Every detail feels so real—down to the touch. Even that smooth, glossy texture is the same. It looks almost identical to the original book, but with “2026” printed in a cute, glinting font. That little detail makes it feel like a special book just for this year, and I can’t help but get excited.



I wasn’t sure about the size at first, but I loved how the A5 felt like a slightly shrunken version of the picture book—so that’s the one I chose.

▲By the way, even the inside cover of the original picture book is adorable!

My first A5 HON — how should I use it?

Once I’d chosen the techo based purely on its look and feel, I had to face the next question: “How should I use it?”
I want to spend as much time with this techo as possible, so I’d decided early on to use it for work. But this year, my work techo is a Weeks Mega, not a page-per-day type.

▲From the Weeks Mega on the left, to the HON on the right!

Looking back at how my techos have changed over the years:
Two years ago —I used a Weeks + Original combo because: “I want to manage my tasks by week! (It’s annoying to rewrite unfinished to-dos the next day.)” and “But still want to take proper notes!”
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I learned that carrying two books to the office doesn’t suit someone lazy like me.
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So this year, I switched to the Weeks Mega, which lets me keep both my to-do list and notes in one place.

▲One of this year’s to-do pages.

I’ve gotten used to listing my tasks on the weekly pages. It’s easy to write and I’ve come to like it, so am hesitant to change—but then I realized something.

For me, it’s easier to look back on work notes when they’re tied to a specific date.

In the Weeks Mega, the memo space on the right wasn’t enough, so I often wrote in its additional graph pages at the back.
But I found myself frequently thinking, “What was that thing we discussed back then?” and needing to flip through my notes to find it.

Compared to when I used a page-per-day techo, it took me much longer to locate what I was looking for.

It’s kind of like rereading your favorite part of a book—you can find that scene by instinct, just from the feel of the pages, right?
It’s the same with techo notes: when I want to revisit something I wrote “around that time,” I think I rely on that same kind of muscle memory.

So I figured this might be a good opportunity to try using a page-per-day techo again.

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And when I thought about it more carefully, I realized that the A5 HON has the same contents as the Cousin—which means it includes weekly pages, too!
Which solves my other issue of wanting space for weekly to-dos.

▲I ran a simulation using tracing paper. It feels like it’s going to work well! Now I’m just debating whether to write in English or Japanese.

It’s been a long time since I last used an A5 techo for work, but just like how I once felt a little more grown-up reading The Little House as a child, I think this techo will help me spend the year feeling a little more like my best self.
I’m already looking forward to it.

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For personal use: Our Tamagotchi [Weeks]



Tamagotchi is another thing I loved when I was little (especially Kuchipatchi). This cover's made of tie fabric, and the characters are lined up in such a charming, slightly offbeat way that I couldn’t resist—I bought it right away.

▲It even comes with cute stickers! That made me happy. ▲Each item in the Bow & Tie series has a unique pattern layout. I bought mine from the Hobonichi online store, and when I opened it, I found Kuchipatchi peeking out right next to “2026!”

For daily notes

I already use a 5-Year Techo for my diary, but I tend to fill up each day’s space. I don't currently have a place to keep things I wanted to remember—like bits I read in books or online—so I thought I’d try using this Tamagotchi Weeks for that.

▲Something like this, maybe?

The space per day seems just right for jotting things down, so I think it’ll be a perfect fit.

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That was my (very long) Techo Kaigi 2026!
Thanks for sticking with me to the end.
There’ll be another update tomorrow?please look forward to it!

--- Mentioned Items ---
Virginia Lee Burton: The Little House [HON / A5]
Tamagotchi: Our Tamagotchi [Weeks]

©BANDAI
©2025 VLB Rights Holde

Hello, I’m Ayagi from the Hobonichi Techo team.
After holding several Techo Kaigi since the 2026 lineup was announced, I’ve finally made up my mind!
I’d like to use these three techos in 2026.



Isn’t the time spent thinking about which techo to use part of the fun?

I held my Techo Kaigi in my techo.

You can find my Techo Kaigi on YouTube too. Please check it out if you want to see how I made the page above.

Techo 1: Personal use / Scrap journal
I started this “scrap journal” style in 2024, where I simply stick in all sorts of things.



It can be shop cards, pamphlets, chopstick sleeves—anything flat I pick up while I’m out.
When I look back on it, it feels like my scraps bloom into memories, which makes me really happy. Only, your techo does end up quite chunky, so I recommend using an Avec.

I think I'll continue this habit in 2026, with the Kyohei Sakaguchi cover.



I’d like to gaze at it the same way you zone out while looking up at the sky.

Techo 2: For work

This is the one I use for jotting down work notes and organizing my to-dos. In 2025 I used a Cousin techo, but next year I plan to scale down to the more compact Original. I’ll pair it with the Letter cover! I love the string you can wrap around.



I’m already looking forward to carrying it with me!

Techo 3: My on-the-go memo techo
I started this one in 2025. It’s for jotting down anything that pops into my head. I found out that looking back on it later is surprisingly fun.

I carry a mini set of colored pencils with me, too.

I make note of things like: an outfit I noticed on the street, random thoughts, or something about my cat.
Even things that don’t seem important at the time often turn out to be interesting later on — I really recommend it!
For 2026, I plan to make things even more compact by pairing a Weeks with a Tragen cover for extra storage. (Though I haven’t decided which Weeks yet...)

I want to keep my pen and small bits together!

That’s it for my Techo Kaigi 2026!
Thanks for reading, and please look forward to tomorrow’s post from another member.

--- Mentioned Items ---
Kyohei Sakaguchi: Field Sky [A5 Cousin Size]
Letter [A6 Original Size Cover]
Tragen: Purple [Weeks Cover]

Hello! My name is Wenlai, and I’m one of the people in charge of managing the Hobonichi Techo online store.
Today’s theme, “Which techo and stationery will I be using in 2026?”, is a tough one—there are just so many to choose from!



The techos I’ve picked are mostly in calm, neutral colors. Among them, Yumi Kitagishi’s stationery really stands out vividly. I’m the type who buys stationery on impulse without thinking too much—I figure out how to use it later.

This year I've paired the MOTHER Weeks with the Clear Cover "Stripes".



They’re vertical stripes, but don't they remind you of the scanning lines on an old CRT TV? Combined with the monochrome cover, it feels so nostalgic.
Ness and the gang are a little hidden, but that’s fine.



I’ve put a Day-Free inside the Cousin-size Letter cover. It’s thinner and softer than I expected! The string clasp that wraps around like an envelope keeps the content nice and snug. I love designs where you can feel the craftsmanship. I think I’ll attach the embroidered white cat bookmark here.

White cat, dingle dangle. So cute.

Actually, I’ve been using more and more techos each year.
I started using the Hobonichi Techo in 2023, from right around the time I joined the company. I began using an Avec Book 2 (Jul-Dec) in an Original-sized cover.

2023: 1 techo

The cover features tile art of Mr. Saturn—the red accents are lovely.



I used it as a diary, writing roughly with a fountain pen. You could say my handwriting looked pretty rugged.

2024: 2 techos



In 2024, I started using the Weeks. I came across it at Loft one day, and was struck by how delicate Tomitaro Makino’s illustrations were. I bought it on the spot—total cover love at first sight.

In the bottom left, I would jot down English and Chinese phrases I’d recently learned.

The Weeks is the perfect size to carry everywhere and take quick notes. I also paste stickers and paper bits—like tickets or fortunes. I write down small things from conversations that made me happy or moments I want to remember.

2025: 3 techos



Now it’s 2025, and I’m using three techos. This year, I added a Day-Free—a Christmas gift from Santa (it's true!).



I don’t have any specific rules for how I use the Day-Free. I just keep it on my desk, and pick it up whenever I feel like writing something. I use it to organize my progress on goals, write poems, or jot down my thoughts on a movie. It’s a bit of a luxury time for me.



So for 2026, I’m planning to keep using three techos.
But if that number goes up... well, it goes up. I’m sure I’ll find something to use it for.
After all, I really do enjoy writing.

Well then!
Please look forward to tomorrow’s Techo Kaigi update, too!

--- Mentioned Items ---
Techo & Covers
MOTHER: The Secret of MOTHER 2 [Weeks]
Hobonichi Techo 2026 Japanese Day-Free Book [A5 Size]
Letter [A5 Cousin Size Cover]
Bow & Tie: Galloping Horses [HON / A6 Size]
yuge fabric farm: Kagome Lattice Crest [A5 Cousin Size Cover]

Stationery
Hobonichi: Clear Cover for Weeks
Moomin: Hobonichi Pencil Board for A5 Size (Jungle Game)
Yumi Kitagishi: Embroidered Bookmark - White Cat
Yumi Kitagishi: Sticky Note Roll - White Cat’s Table Decorations

Hello, I’m Kawabata. I create content and handle the newsletter for the Hobonichi Techo team.
Welcome to my own Techo Kaigi!
I went back and forth between Tobichi and the Hobonichi Online Store to decide which techo to use for next year, and I’ve finally made up my mind!

Our sleepy old rabbit kindly modeled for the photoshoot. Isn’t he adorable?!

The reason I chose the Bow & Tie: In the Forest HON? Because there’s a rabbit on the cover!

The Bow & Tie series uses real necktie fabric, with the motifs woven into the material. You’ll find rabbits, squirrels, owls, and even tree stumps. (My own bunny, who was half-asleep earlier, suddenly perked up!)

I did hold a little “Techo Kaigi” in my head, but the result was unanimous, “If you own a rabbit, you have to pick In the Forest!”, My bunny’s fur may be a different color, but I love how realistic this design looks.




The Bow & Tie series is special in that each cover has a slightly different pattern layout. When I stopped by Tobichi, there were two on display, so I picked the one where I liked the rabbit’s placement the best.



I plan to carry it around in a Tragen: Flat Pouch along with some stationery.

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Now for a little reflection.
This year, I gave using both the Weeks and Day-Free a challenge, but I never quite got the hang of them.



I’ve always admired people who use the Weeks so efficiently, so I gave it a try — but I got too caught up in trying to fit all my notes neatly into each weekly spread, and ended up feeling restricted, which threw off my writing rhythm.

Here’s one of the days I took diligent notes from a meeting with Itoi.

As for the Day-Free, I had planned to use it to paste in packages and wrappers I liked... but they just kept piling up in an empty box instead!
I realized that using multiple planners at once is still a bit of a challenge for me.
So for 2026, I’m going back to basics with a HON, one page per day! I’ve used it before, so it feels like returning to my roots. I’ll write work notes and ideas in my techo, and record my daily happenings in the Hobonichi Techo App.


Sometimes “Senpai,” the friendly in-app guide, even leaves the perfect comment on my photos!

I may have given up pasting wrappers into my techo, but now I can just take a photo and record it in the app!

The Hobonichi Techo App automatically gathers your daily travel routes and photos, so keeping a record feels effortless. And “Senpai,” the guide who comments on what you post, is just so funny that I find myself thinking, “Hey Senpai, look at this!” whenever I upload a photo.

I can’t wait to look back on it a year from now!

Thanks to the Hobonichi Techo App, I’ve built a new daily habit that I have a feeling will make 2026 a lot more fun!
Thank you for joining me for my Techo Kaigi and reflections!
Please look forward to tomorrow’s Techo News too!

--- Mentioned Items ---
Bow & Tie: In the Forest [HON / A6 Size]
Tragen: Flat Pouch for A6 Size

Hello, I’m Iwasawa from the Techo team.
In this series, our team members share the planners and stationery we plan to use in 2026.
Today, it’s my turn to introduce mine!
Here are the planners and stationery I’ll be spending 2026 with. Ta-da!



For work, I’ll continue using the HON and Weeks, and for my personal life, the Cousin Avec.
(I’m also entering my second year with the 5-Year Techo!)
When choosing my designs, my theme was: “Things I’ve always loved, with a sense of calm.”

First up is Moomin. I’ve always loved the richness of the Moomin world. It's filled with characters of many personalities and emotions, the bravery and kindness of Moomintroll, and the beautiful, delicate line work. I’ve read the books, visited exhibitions, and by the time I was writing the product text, my heart was already set! (I’m actually the one in charge of writing the product descriptions for our Moomin lineup.)
For my Cousin Avec, I chose the “Night of the Big Party” cover to use as my personal daily journal.

I can’t get enough of this little tail-inspired tassel!

This is my first year using the Cousin, and I’ll admit... I was nervous at first. “It’s so big... will I really be able to use it?” But once I started, I found it incredibly freeing! I can paste in so much, add little notes, and fill the pages with a year’s worth of happiness. Its flexibility and capacity really won me over, so I’ll definitely be using it again next year.

I can depend on the trusty Cousin to paste lots of things!

Since I keep it at home, its size and weight aren’t an issue. (It does get thicker as I paste things in, so the Avec is just right.) And I love the idea of being able to enjoy the Moomin artwork in a larger size throughout the year!

For work scheduling and to-do management, I’ll also be using another Moomin item, the “To the Outdoor Dance Hall” Weeks.

The card is so cute, I’ll be sure to keep it safe!

I say this every year, but the weekly layout really is perfect for managing my tasks. I track events and interviews on the monthly calendar and the left-hand column of the weekly pages, while using the right side to work through my daily to-dos. It’s such an easy system to use that I honestly can’t imagine changing it anytime soon.

How many years has it been now? This way of using the Weeks just feels right.

And as for the “To the Outdoor Dance Hall” design, I just love the round little shapes of the characters’ behinds! That soft curve is what makes Moomins so endearing, don’t you think? The pale blue background and light orange spine are also such beautiful colors. I’m really looking forward to spending my workdays in 2026 with Moomin by my side.

Ah, and of course, I couldn’t resist picking up some Moomin stationery too. I’ve actually already started using some of it in my current techo. Here’s how I’ve been using the Deco Rush tapes:

I bought them in September but was so excited I ended up decorating my August pages!

There are two kinds of Moomin Deco Rush. I use the Hattifatteners for multi-day events, and Little My to mark special single-day plans. The way the Hattifatteners wriggle across the page just makes me happy. I find myself thinking, “Come on, long-term plans... bring them on!” I’m a little worried I’ll run out soon... maybe I should start stockpiling?

Alongside my Weeks, I’ll also be using a HON (A6) Slash in Navy for work. To be honest, this was the item I debated over the most.
When I appeared on the Hobonichi Techo pre-release live video on YouTube, I was still unsure. Should I go with the Hiroko Kubota design, One Piece, or give up on a HON altogether and use the Moomin Graph Notebook?
After much inner Techo Kaigi of my own, I finally decided on... none of them! I chose the Slash (Navy) HON.



While I was still deciding, I worked on this 1 Question, 3 Answers article and spoke with Airi , who uses two Slash HONs herself.
She said, “I like how simple the Slash design is. It doesn’t distract me when I’m working.” That really clicked for me.
When I finally held it in my hands, I felt a kind of calm, as if I was returning to the simplicity of when I first started using a techo. I’m truly looking forward to using it every day in 2026.
Because it’s so simple, I’m also excited about decorating it with stickers and making it my own.
(Though... that might end up being a distraction after all!)

And that’s my 2026 lineup!
Even though I could start now, I have a rule to only begin using new covers at the start of the new year... so for now, I’ll wait patiently. Ahh, I can hardly wait!

Be sure to check out the upcoming Techo Kaigi post tomorrow too!

Below are all the items I mentioned today, if any caught your eye, take a look at their respective pages for more detail!

--- Mentioned Items ---
(Books & Covers)
Hobonichi Techo 2026 Japanese Cousin Avec Books
Moomin: Night of the Big Party A5 Cousin Size
Moomin: To the Outdoor Dance Hall Weeks
Slash (Navy) HON: A6 Size

(Stationery)
Moomin: Hobonichi Pencil Board for A6 Size + A5 Size
Plus x Hobonichi: Deco Rush - Moomin: Hattifattener Wanderer + Little My Strolls Along
Kodomo no Kao x Hobonichi: Pochitto6 Push-Button Stamp (Moomin)
Moomin: Hobonichi Various Sticky Notes
Moomin: Clear Stamp - Moomin (Frame)
Moomin: Hobonichi Stencil - Moomin

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Hello, I’m Mizunoya from the Hobonichi Techo team.
Has everyone decided on their 2026 techo yet?
I’m actually using six different ones (!) this year, but I’d be lying if I said I was keeping up with them all. Even within one book, there are pages I haven’t touched, and it’s been bugging me. To shake off that lingering frustration, I decided to make next year’s theme: Use every page of the Cousin!
Let me introduce the techo and stationery I’m planning to use in 2026.



For personal things:
Tolight: Garden of Botany [A5 Cousin Size]



In 2025, I used the Weeks as a life log, but next year I’ll be recording everything in my Cousin. Here’s what I’m thinking for each section so far:
Yearly Index: Habit Tracker
Monthly Calendar: Illustrated Diary (tentative)
Weekly Diary: Life Log
Daily Pages: Morning Pages or Input Log
Bonus Pages: Still deciding
My goal is to make full use of every page to let my Cousin hold everything personal to me.
I fell in love with the Garden of Botany cover at first sight. I’ve always loved check patterns, and the bright floral print layered on top was just perfect. It was the first one that caught my eye, so I knew it had to be this one!

Drama Techo:
Moomin: Hobonichi Graph Notebook (A5)



I’ve been keeping a drama log in a Day-Free, but when I noticed that the cover of this Moomin notebook shows Moominpappa struggling over a play’s script, I thought “... this couldn’t be more perfect for a drama techo!”
In the Day-Free, I used the monthly calendar to jot down show titles and air dates, but with the graph notebook, I’ll list all the titles and episode numbers on the first page, then color them in as I go.


Thanks to the Add-On Sticky Notes I can plan my use cases.

On the following pages, I’ll draw each drama’s title logo and record my impressions. With the release of the Hobonichi Techo App (available in Japan since October 15), I now jot down my thoughts right after watching an episode. By tagging each entry with the drama’s title, it’s easy to look back later when transferring notes into my techo.


^How I use it at the moment. I write my thoughts once a week.

For Work: Makoto Matsubayashi: Dot [Weeks] + Tragen: Mustard



Isn’t this combination just adorable? Ever since seeing it for the first time, I haven’t been able to get it out of my head. Even now, every time I set eyes on it, my heart skips a beat.
I used a Cousin for work in 2025 but couldn’t quite make full use of it, so this year I’m switching to the Weeks.
I’ll write my to-dos on the left side of the weekly spread and use the right side for meeting notes. I also plan to jot down notes from Hobonichi School talks and Itoi-san’s conversations here.
I’ve realized it’s easier to look back when I keep those notes in one place instead of separating them by date.

Undecided: Hiroko Kubota: Waiting on the Chord HON [A6 Size]



The design and the name are just too lovely, so I’m looking for any reason to bring it home. Maybe “love at first sight” is reason enough?

Diary:
Large Hobonichi 5-Year Techo (2nd Year)

Next year will be my second year using the 5-Year Techo. I’m thinking of changing pen ink colors each year, and I’m still deciding which one to choose next.

Stationery



After watching this YouTube video where Annen and Shimida introduced TSUKI no IRO, I wanted everything... but I started with these sticky notes.
(An English alternative version can be found here.)

The Guide & Shape Sticky Notes are perfect for leaving a quick message, like “Got it!” or “Confirmed!”, they're cute which is a plus and are already tucked inside my work techo.
The Add-On Sticky Notes are essential for my drama techo. Sometimes my thoughts won’t fit on the page, or I misplace a title logo, these come to the rescue every time.
The Happy Ice Cream Deco Rush is just full of cute ice creams with about three times more varieties than I expected!

In this YouTube video, one of our team members holds their own Techo Kaigi using their techo, so please check it out!
And be sure to come back tomorrow for another member’s Techo Kaigi!

--- Mentioned Items ---

Tolight: Garden of Botany A5 Cousin Size
Moomin: Hobonichi Graph Notebook
Makoto Matsubayashi: Dot Weeks
Tragen: Mustard Weeks Cover
Hiroko Kubota: Waiting on the Chord HON (A6)
TSUKI no IRO: Sticky Notes (Shape / Guide)
TSUKI no IRO: Add-on Sticky Notes
Plus x Hobonichi: Deco Rush (Happy Ice Cream)

© Moomin Characters™

Hello, I’m Yoshida.
Welcome to my very much ongoing Techo Kaigi.
I’m an April-start user, after all.
Yesterday, Hirano introduced the techo he picked on Techo News and ended his post saying,
“Tomorrow, another crew member from the Hobonichi Techo team will share their own Techo Kaigi.
I can’t wait to see what they’ve chosen ? stay tuned!!”
...Well, um, I haven’t decided yet!
Sorry... but it’s only just getting started!
I’m part of the production team for the Hobonichi Techo, and since the April-start editions line up better with our schedule, I’ve always gone with those.
So that’s probably what I’ll pick again this time.
Now that that’s out of the way, let me tell you what I’ve been thinking about.



Weeks
An endless loop of That’s so cute... So stylish... I want it!
I’m drawn to the blue-toned Weeks covers.
The gradation in Kyohei Sakaguchi’s En Route to Kumamoto Port at Dawn is just beautiful.
The notebook with the same design is lovely too.
I’m still not sure if I’ll be able to make full use of it, but the Weeks feels light and approachable, so I’m thinking about how I might use it.



I carry my current Weeks with me when I travel, to jot down itineraries or stick in tickets from museums and trains.
I’m still torn about whether to combine work and personal notes into one, but I think I’ll keep using the Weeks next year too!



Planner
I haven’t used this one yet, but it’s so simple and cool.
A lot of the Techo Team members use it, and I’d love to try it out myself.
When I’m reading, I often jot down thoughts or lines I like on my phone.
Since I usually read while commuting, I’ve been thinking of first saving them quickly in the Hobonichi Techo App, then later transferring them into the Planner.
With the app, I could even snap a photo of the page and save it with my notes and comments.

Cousin
This is my usual work techo.
I often have to take notes quickly during meetings or interviews, so I love that the Cousin’s large size makes it stable and easy to write in.
My scribbles are so rushed that I sometimes can’t even read them later (haha).
One of the reasons I use the Cousin is because I enjoy picking a cover.
But right now, I’m eyeing the HON Slash (Navy).



I’ve always liked basic designs.
Maybe it’s because I admire people who use simple, well-made things for a long time.
When I first started working, one of my senior colleagues used the same black techo every year... I thought that was so cool.
For me, the techo might be something that brings me a little closer to that kind of adulthood.
Cousin or HON Slash...
I just can’t decide.
I almost want to ask for your advice!



I haven’t decided on my techo yet,
but I did pick up the Clear Brown Drawer Pouch.
It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for!
I’d wanted something water-resistant that I could keep by the sink, so the moment I saw it, I knew I had to get it.
I think I’ll use it as a makeup pouch.

My Techo Kaigi will probably keep going until the spring lineup is released.
Until then, please look forward to tomorrow’s Techo News!

--- Mentioned items ---
Kyohei Sakaguchi: En Route to Kumamoto Port at Dawn [Weeks]
Slash (Navy) [HON A5]
Clear Brown Drawer Pouch Container