Hello, I’m Mizunoya from the Techo Team. While planning for this report, I flipped back through the pages of the techos I used this year... and was shocked by how many blank pages there were! I felt a little down about it, but once I started making a habit of simply opening my techo every day, those pages slowly began to fill in. With my confidence somewhat restored, I’m ready to kick off my very own year-end reflection.


Here are the techos I used in 2025:
・Drama Log / Day-Free (A5)
・Deco Journal / HON (A6)
・Life Log / Weeks
・For Work / Cousin (A5)
・Diary / 5-Year Techo (A5)
・Input Log / HON (A6)

... That’s a lot. Even I was surprised. Still, they’re all special to me, so I’d like to reflect on each of them one by one.

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■Drama Log / Day-Free (A5)


In this Day-Free, I drew the title logos of the dramas I watched, wrote down the shows info, and recorded my thoughts. Looking back through it this way is so much fun that I want to continue this journaling style next year too. One drama that left the deepest impression on me this year was “僕達はまだその星の校則を知らない” (“School Lawyer: Finding the Colors of the Stars”). Every line had this gentle warmth, and I grew to truly love the characters. I even used Add-On Sticky Notes to fit all my comments!

■Deco Journal / HON (A6)

Look how wonderfully chunky it got! The pages are so colorful that just flipping through it makes the whole year feel rich and exciting.


The photo shows a page where I tried drawing the pattern from a Yasashii Towel I bought. The drawing isn’t very good at all, but I had so much fun making it that it’s one of my favorite pages.

■Life Log / Weeks

After looking at lots of formats on social media, I finally found a style that fit me this year. On the weekly pages I wrote what I ate; in the memo pages I tracked habits, sleep time, and steps; and at the end of each week, I wrote a short review. Thanks to keeping these logs, I became much more aware of how my body was doing day to day. For example, I noticed I got a small mouth ulcer—and I now know from experience that it fully heals in about six days!

■For Work / Cousin (A5)

For this techo, I used the mindset of “it’s okay if there are blank pages.” Some days I’d write in detail, some days I wouldn’t write at all. I also tried many different formats. It was a generous, forgiving techo that accepted anything. I absolutely love the Taut Zipped cover. It’s always so cute and refreshing to look at. I found the keyholder at the Joy of Life Exhibition. It's super adorable and always cheers me up too.


Here's a page where I simply stuck a coffee bean sticker from my usual coffee shop—the ones they put on the lids. Just seeing it brings back the friendly faces of the staff. Thank you for a year of delicious coffee.

■Diary / 5-Year Techo (A5)

My style for the 5-Year Techo has settled into a “title + details” format. When something happens that I want to remember from year to year, I write that year’s number in a colored pen. Thanks to the Hobonichi Techo App, Thanks to the Hobonichi Techo App, I can jot notes on my phone during my commute and copy them into the techo later, which has helped me just about keep it up. I wonder what color ink I should write with next year?

■Input Log / HON (A6)

This one has quite a few blank pages too, but earlier this year, when I tried fishing for the first time in my life, I caught an aji. A friend taught me how to clean and prepare it, and I copied it into the techo. I could have easily looked up instructions online, but writing it by hand like this lets me remember the whole fun experience of that day. I’m glad I captured it.

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That’s all! Thank you for joining me for this six-book end of year reflection. It’s always hard to get started, but once you begin, it really is nothing but fun. I want to carry that feeling with me and continue enjoying my techos next year too.

To top it off, let me introduce the stationery that supported me this year.

There will be another members report tomorrow, so please come and check it out!

Hello, this is Yoshida from the Techo Team. Can you believe it’s already December? Just the other day, it was the birthday of the Techo Production Team’s beloved mentor, Beckham 3 .



We threw a little surprise party and toasted with cake. Now I can say this, but everything had been planned in secret... until a sparkly-hat-wearing Asako appeared on the “What’s Hobonichi up to?” section of our website... That definitely wasn’t part of the plan.


↑Text of title reads: "Tuesday morning"

I mean she was probably talking about work... but why there of all places?



We’d just climbed one of the more nerve-wracking mountains in the production schedule, so everyone really enjoyed celebrating together. And now that we’ve had our real year-end party, let’s kick off the Hobonichi Techo one, too!

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For 2025, I used the Techo Cousin and the Tragen / Black. I used them mainly for work tasks and memos—mostly quick, messy scribbles. I stuffed the Tragen full of pens and stationery and carried it everywhere.



This page is full of trivia about Jinbocho, the neighborhood where Hobonichi’s office is located. To gather ideas, I went around asking different people in the office, and I learned so much I didn’t know. It’s become a page I love flipping back to. Apparently there’s even a vintage clothing shop that only opens once every two months.



This page shows the signatures people left after checking some of our recent production samples. But hang on—isn’t everyone way too good at drawing? These are way too cute for casual notes. I had to paste them into my techo. And Kawamura’s elegant handwriting... I’m always jealous. Maybe being surrounded by so much handwriting is one of the small blessings of working in the Techo Team.



Looking back over my techo, there was one stand out page that surprised me. I make it a habit to write out tomorrow's tasks in the evening, then once I complete them, tick them off with a red pen. But look. There isn’t any red. I can’t remember this day at all, but it seems that I didn’t do a single thing I had planned.



This next page is one of my favorites. I stuck in a ticket from the Q-RAIS EXPO, and on the blank weekend page I tested a stamp with my name.

Whether it’s quick little notes or random things you want to paste in, the Hobonichi Techo accepts everything with open arms.
It really has a really big heart.
With that, I'd like to wrap up my Techo End of Year Reflection. Please look forward to another member's tomorrow!

Hello, it’s Higashi from the Techo Team. For our final Techo News of the year, we’re running a special series titled “Hobonichi Techo End of Year Reflection 2025,” where members of the team celebrate the end of the year by flipping through our techos and looking back at how we spent the past year. Please enjoy these real and honest reports from the Techo Team.

Let’s get right into it! This year I used these techos:
• Reading log / Day-Free (A5)
• Diary + Lifelog / HON (A5)
• Wellness tracker / Weeks Mega




■Reading log / Day-Free (A5)

I started using the Day-Free because I wanted to properly keep track of the books I read. I wrote down what book I read on the day in the Monthly Calendar, and used the note pages to jot my thoughts, notes about the book, or quotes that stuck out to me.



Every year, something I really look forward to is copying all of those titles from the monthly calendar into the My 100 list in the bonus pages at the back. It’s such a happy ritual for me. After a year passes, the contents of the books I read at the start have waned a little. Writing the title one more time reminds me of little things about each one like: “Ah, I bought this from that book shop...” or “I remember reading this whilst on holiday!”After flipping back and forth through the pages, I finished listing everything I’ve read so far.



Woah! I’ve read 45 books this year. There are still about 20 days left until New Year’s Eve, so maybe I can squeeze in two or three more. Counting them up gives me that little extra push to keep going.


■Diary + Lifelog / HON (A5)

I used the HON freely—writing in my diary every day, sticking in cute wrappers from treats I enjoyed, just doing whatever I liked with it. Maybe it's because there’s lots of space to write but I’ve managed to keep up with it every day so far, even if occasionally it’s only one line. Looking back, the biggest change I’ve noticed is how I use the Remember This pages. I had planned to use them to write my goals or things I wanted to keep in mind for that month.



For January, it was to ‘polish.’ Could it have been a promise to keep my surroundings neat and tidy? Or maybe I wanted to develop a skill? Either way, if we jump 10 months ahead to November...



Well, my goals seem to have wandered off somewhere...
Instead, the page is filled with lots of memories I stuck in. And, you know what? This is perfect as is. It’s my very own techo just for me, so I’m free to change how I use it as and when I please.


■Wellness tracker / Weeks Mega

Finally, my Weeks Mega for wellness tracking. I used the weekly pages to log what I ate, and wrote the weather, humidity, sleep hours, smartphone screen time, and anything else related to my wellbeing in the memo area on the right. I made sure to write all sorts of things that might impact my wellness in detail. My motivation is practically radiating off the pages of last December, with how packed my notes are.



Come to March, and for some reason I’ve only wrote down my breakfasts. Looking back, it's become a page that makes me smile now.



In April, I boldly decided: I’m taking a break. Resting when you’re tired really is the best.

↓Text reads: "Tired, so taking a break."


On a page in May, I found a small note that reads: “Beware Snacks!!” Apparently I’d eaten too many sweets and was reflecting a bit.



After that, I would sometimes write in it, sometimes not. I filled it out at my pace, admittedly with a lot of breaks. Next year, I’d like to keep a more focused wellness tracker.

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Looking back through multiple techos like this, I noticed: The days I wrote steadily. The days I boldly took time off. The days I ignored my original plans and tried something completely different. All of it is me. And comparing all these pages—each one with a different mood—was so much fun. Now I’m excited to keep using my techo freely and comfortably again next year.

Thank you for reading my End of Year Reflection. Tomorrow, a different Techo Team member will post theirs too, so please check back again.

Hello everyone, I’m Komata from the Techo Team. There’s less than a month left in 2025. For our final Techo News of the year, we’re running a special series titled “Hobonichi Techo End of Year Reflection 2025,” where members of the team will celebrate the end of the year by flipping through our techos and looking back at how we spent the past year. Please enjoy these real and honest reports from the Techo Team. Now, without further ado, I'll go first!



In 2025, I used the One Piece Edition Original Techo with the Going Merry Logbook leather cover, as well as the Hobonichi 5-Year Techo.
“Here’s to 2025! Cheers!!”

■Reflection 1
The Techo App’s print feature is ◎



When it comes to Hobonichi news in 2025, you have to mention the Hobonichi Techo App’s Japanese release. I’m both the “can’t write in my techo every single day” type and the “takes lots of phone photos” type, so the app—which automatically imports and organizes photos by date—has been a lifesaver. Using the app as reference, I can fill in my 5-Year Techo about once every week or two too.

I tried using the Memory Print feature to print my photos in mini size and stick them into the monthly calendar. I traveled to Bulgaria in October, so it became one of my most memorable months of the year.
I had barely used the monthly calendar until now, and most pages were practically blank—but look! It suddenly looks so lively. I think I’ll keep using this feature next year too.

■Reflection 2
Don’t worry about the white!



Let me reflect a little about work. Ahead of the techo and stationery release on September 1, the team have to come up with all the names, and descriptions. Since there’s a lot of items, in order that I don’t make any mistakes, some of my days are just filled entirely with to do lists.





In July, it seems I became a little lazy when it came to writing, and just used it as a to do list or for sticking important memos from work. This is the start of the endless blank pages. But since I’m both the “blank pages don’t bother me” type and the “go easy on yourself” type, looking back now I think: “Ohhh... we must’ve been really busy then. Good job, me.” (After all, this is a celebration!)

■Reflection 3
Fan pages I’m glad I made





Now for some personal highlights.
I really enjoy sticking tickets from exhibitions or events I’ve visited—one glance brings the memory right back.

Here’s a page that I’m especially proud of. I’ve been absolutely hooked on koalas these past few years, so I visited Poporo-chan, a baby koala born at Kanazawa Zoo last year, and even went all the way to Australia just to see more koalas. When I told Asako, who is Team Panda, about my koala obsession, she brought back some koala stickers for me as a present. I was thrilled! Of course, I stuck those right into my techo. I hope 2026 brings many more koala-related memories.

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There’s been blank pages, pages of scribbly handwriting, and some full of doodles. On the other hand, there’s also been times where I’ve written my techo really neatly too... When I checked over the past 11 months, I noticed that I really didn’t have one consistent style. But that makes sense, there’s 365 days in a year, each one a unique and special day you’ll only live once. Next year, I'd like it if I can mix my personal and business, and represent each day in my own way!

Thank you for reading my 2025 reflections. Tomorrow, a different member will post their report, so please check back again!

Hi everyone, this is Kawabata from the techo team. For the 2026 edition, we collaborated with Tolight for the very first time. Have you had a chance to take a look? If not, you can find the lineup here.

This time, I’d like to share more about how Tolight began and the behind-the-scenes story of how these covers were made—things we haven’t been able to fully talk about until now.

The Tolight covers and Weeks feature lush, vivid flowers painted in acrylics. They’re filled with the lively charm of plants in full bloom.

- Tolight: Garden of Botany - Original Size (A6)
- Tolight: Garden of Botany - Cousin Size (A5)
- Tolight: A Bright Year - Weeks

Tolight: a brand built around the designers' own drawings.



The botanical artwork printed on the covers was created specifically for the Hobonichi Techo by Tolight designer Mei Aoyama.



Tolight officially launched in 2021. Their work—painting flowers onto vintage clothing and furniture to give these items a new life—quickly drew a great deal of attention.

From the Tolight x Journal Standard pop up (Sales ended)

Here’s a one-of-a-kind used jacket with plants painted directly onto it in acrylic. The delicate yet vibrant botanical artwork adds a wonderful sense of depth to the chic, dark-toned jacket.





They also work on an art initiative called the RE BLOOMING PROJECT, painting on unused buildings to create spaces that bring people together.

Tolight treats all kinds of surfaces as canvases, breathing new life into them through paint. But why did they start painting plants in the first place?
Aoyama explains: “The beginning was during the stay-at-home period of the pandemic. I felt very low at the time, and wanting to feel even a little brightness or hope, I drew a flower on a wine glass I was about to throw away and displayed it. Flowers are a universal, timeless motif that anyone—regardless of age, gender, or country—can feel close to. I’m drawn to the way they seem to hold the warmth of sunlight within them.”

Capturing the vivid colors and brushstrokes of acrylic painting in a techo cover.

Annen, who oversaw this collaboration on the Hobonichi Techo team, was deeply inspired by Tolight’s work and proposed the project. She experimented with many approaches to preserve the vivid colors and expressive brushstrokes of Aoyama’s original artwork.



She explained, “For the cover made with Gentle Plaid fabric, we used transfer printing to recreate the glossy texture of the artwork.”



“I tried combining the fabric and illustration data, testing prints that blended more with the material, and many other methods. After a lot of trial and error, we arrived at a glossy printing method that really brings out the texture of the flowers.”



“When the sample print arrived, I adjusted the colors, shading, highlights—many details—to bring it closer to the original artwork. In the end, I think we were able to create a cover that really preserves the lively touch of the piece,” said Annen.



For the Weeks, we printed the flowers using glossy silk screening over a matte-textured cover. Can you see the sheen of the petals and leaves?

The entire front cover boldly features the floral artwork, with no “2026” printed on it. According to Annen, the aim was a simple design that “lets you feel as though you’re carrying the flowers themselves with you.”



On the spine, the message “2026 YEAR OF BLOOM” shines subtly—chosen with the wish for a bright, blossoming year.

Tolight’s techo brings a sense of brightness to your daily life and your time spent with your notebook. It’s a wonderful companion for welcoming a new year.

You can see the Tolight lineup on the store here.

Hello, I’m Higashi from the techo team. Isn’t it so much fun to see everyone’s Techo Kaigi? After reading all of my teammates’ posts each day, I finally decided on my own techos for next year!



Every year, I usually just pick whichever techo feels right at the time, so this is actually my first proper Techo Kaigi. I started by reflecting on how I used my techo in 2025 and thought about how I’d like to use it next year, noting down whatever came to mind.

My reflections are on the left, and on the right are photos of the techos I want to use and how I’ll use them.

As I gradually organized my thoughts, I decided to use three techos in 2026: one for my diary, one for hobby tracking, and one for work. Allow me to introduce some of my favorite points about each, and how I'm planning to use them!

Diary
Kyohei Sakaguchi: Field Sky [A5 Cousin Size]


Just looking at Kyohei Sakaguchi’s pastel sky illustration gives me a calm, peaceful feeling.



The cover has a soft, smooth texture, and every time I hold it, it makes me a little happy. I plan to set the Cousin book inside and write freely about my day, my plans, and little everyday moments.



Since the Cousin is quite heavy, I always debate whether to go with the Avec books instead, but I want the feeling of getting to the end of the year and seeing how few pages are left.

The year’s almost over already...!

After much deliberation, I finally decided on using the regular Cousin book. I’m already looking forward to next fall.

Hobby Tracker
Makoto Matsubayashi: Dot [Weeks]
iyo okumi: Hobonichi Pencil Board (Happy Tea Time)


I thought this design for the Weeks was beautiful the second I saw it. Each dot is hand-drawn, so they’re all slightly different sizes and shapes.

Finding the little flower shapes hidden among them makes me happy too.

I plan to use this one to log my hobbies—books I read, places I want to go, travel plans, and notes from events. I think it’s perfect for collecting all the things I’m interested in.



I chose iyo okumi’s Happy Tea Time pencil board to go with it. The black characters living in a forest utopia somehow match the color of this techo—it just felt right, so I picked it on instinct.

Work Techo
Tolight: A Bright Year [Weeks]

Even the brand card that comes with purchase is adorable.

For work, I chose this Weeks with its bold floral cover. Each time I open it, I think it’ll give me that little extra spark to do my best.

The flower motif has a glossy shine to it.

I’ll use it for schedules, to-do lists, and also jot down new ideas and things I want to try—anything that helps me grow in my work.

Stationery to use with my techos
“TSUKI no IRO” stationery


The 2026 lineup's new TSUKI no IRO stationery series really caught my attention, so I bought the items interested me the most. The calm, muted colors make them easy to use in all sorts of ways, and buying them all together like this just makes me excited.

Thank you so much for reading all of our Techo Kaigi 2026 posts. You can catch up on any you missed on this page, so please take a look if you there are any you missed.

--- Mentioned items ---
Kyohei Sakaguchi: Field Sky [A5 Cousin Size]
Hobonichi Techo 2026 [Cousin A5 Size / Japanese / Monday start]
Makoto Matsubayashi: Dot [Weeks]
Hobonichi Pencil Board for Weeks (Happy Tea Time - Group Party)
Tolight: A Bright Year [Weeks]
TSUKI no IRO: Sticky Notes
TSUKI no IRO: Add-on Sticky Notes
TSUKI no IRO: Index Stickers
TSUKI no IRO: Translucent Sticky Notes

Hello, I’m Airi. I'm new to the techo team this year. I’ve been carrying out Techo Kaigi after Kaigi since August, and finally decided on my choices for 2026.

Here they are, ta-da!

Wow! I didn’t realize I had this many until I lined them up.

When I couldn’t decide, I just went ahead and bought it. If I’m going to get it eventually, the earlier the better, right? After all, if you think of it as a per-day cost, it’s actually cheaper the sooner you start using it! Especially when just owning them makes me happy.

Here’s what I plan to write in each of them.

It was initially really messy, but I tidied it up to show to everyone.

Diary: Techo Type: Cousin (Avec) / Monthly Calendar: One word diary (I wanna try drawing), Things done (Topics) / Weekly Calendar: / Daily Page: Diary, decoration / Memo: List of recipes I liked / Bonus: Topics (things I've gained).
Body tracking (positive): Techo Type: Weeks / Monthly Calendar: How I feel (face sticker), habit tracker (wellbeing ver.) / Weekly Calendar: Sleep tracking, weather, wellbeing, Thanks/Happy/Done / Daily Page: / Memo: Stretching, pressure points / Bonus: Weight (tracked on graph paper).
Work techo : Techo Type: HON [A6] / Monthly Calendar: Tracking work hours, monthly objectives, achievements / Weekly Calendar: / Daily Page: Daily objectives, Todo list, notes / Memo: / Bonus.
Input techo (reading log + more): Techo Type: Weeks Mega / Monthly Calendar: Calendar of books read, habit tracker (input ver.), event schedule / Weekly Calendar: Input log, opinions & thoughts, quotes, output / Daily Page: / Memo: Detailed notes on input / Bonus: My 100 list (books read), time table (contents update schedule).
(NEW) Bullet journal + misc: Techo Type: HON [A6] / Monthly Calendar: Rough plans, birthdays, monthly goals + achievements / Weekly Calendar: / Daily Page: Daily goals, todo list, notes / Memo: Self-love ( first, second, third class) / Bonus: My 100 list (Things I want to do), Weekly techo (daily plans).
(NEW) Fan techo: Techo Type: HON[A6] / Monthly Calendar: Birthdays, event schedule / Weekly Calendar / Daily Page: / Memo: Event log, lyrics, quotes.

Here are my techos that I used this year.

People are often surprised that I use two HONs with the same design.

I introduced how I use them in these posts below:
Diary: X
Reading log: YouTube
Body tracking (positive) techo: Instagram
Work techo: One Question, Three Answers

Sorry for sending you jumping around the internet, but I share different ways to enjoy the Hobonichi Techo in all kinds of places, so I’d be really happy if you took a look! I’ll be showing how I use my 2026 techos in lots of different forms too.

Recently, thanks to the Hobonichi Techo App I’ve been able to memo the things I want to write in my techo without forgetting and the memory print feature helps make filling out my reading log easier. It’s such a reliable companion for my techo.


My tags look like this at the moment. I match them to the topics I write about a lot in my techo.

I’ve added two more techos for 2026, but I have a good feeling I’ll be able to keep up with them all...!

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Since the lineup was announced, I’ve been watching everyone’s Techo Kaigi posts on social media so it feels like we've been holding our Kaigi together! It’s been so much fun. If this Techo News managed to share even a little bit of that joy with you, I’d be so happy.

My theme for 2026 is “Enjoy my techo to the fullest.” To help everyone enjoy their techos, I’ll start by enjoying mine with all my heart!

Look forward to tomorrow’s Techo News!

---Mentioned items---

Techos & Covers
Hobonichi Techo 2026 Avec Books [A5 Cousin Size / Japanese]
Colors: Antique Green [Weeks Mega]
Bow & Tie: In the Forest [Weeks]
Quilt [A6 Original Size]
Slash (Ivory) [HON / A6 Size]
Virginia Lee Burton: The Little House [HON / A6]
[Letter A6 Original Size]
Hobonichi Techo 2026 Day-Free Book [A6 Size / Japanese]
Alettone: Olive [A6 Original Size]

Stationery & Storage
Bow & Tie: Happy Ice Cream Drawer Pouch ?ne
Stappo (Bow & Tie: Happy Ice Cream)
Kyohei Sakaguchi: A Notebook to Help Me Remember
Yuri Sanae: See-Through Sticky Notes (Forest Lake)
TSUKI no IRO: Mini Card Set
TSUKI no IRO: Add-on Sticky Notes
Hobonichi Weekly Calendar 2026
TSUKI no IRO: Sticky Notes
TSUKI no IRO: Dot Stickers
Yuri Sanae: Layering Stickers (Forest Lake)

© 2025 VLB Rights Holder

Hello, I’m Komata from the techo team. On this page, we’ve been sharing the Techo Kaigi sessions of different team members every day. This time, I held my own to decide which planner I’ll be using in 2026.



I’ve been using the One Piece edition techo since 2023, so I thought I'd continue again this year but then... I saw The Little House-inspired HON, which was so lovely, and then 100%ORANGE’s Squirrel Squadron cover, which was so cute too! I couldn't stop teetering between them.



In the end, I decided on the “Hiriluk’s Cherry Blossoms” HON. That deeply moving episode is expressed in a beautifully woven design, with snow, cherry blossoms, and the moon creating an almost dreamlike scene. I love that it also includes extra pages like the One Piece timeline, trivia, and even a fluffy animal encyclopedia!

For my pencil board, I picked the Memories - Punk Hazard design, because of the cute tab at the top. There are also so many new stationery items coming out, so I’m planning to add a few more to my collection soon!



By the way, I used to be a Weeks and Weeks Mega user. I kept both my work and personal schedules in one notebook. Seen in the photo are my techos from 2019 to 2023.



When the One Piece edition came out in 2023, I switched back to the Original A6 sized book for the first time in a while.



Since moving to the Original from the Weeks, I began pasting things more often than before. When I finish the year and see the pages all puffed up, it feels like proof that it’s been a full and happy year. I really love that.













I paste in things like travel memories, museum tickets, fortunes from shrines, candy wrappers, or sticky notes from work—little souvenirs of my year. For 2026, I hope to fill this HON with lots of wonderful memories, too!

Look forward to the next Techo Kaigi too!

©Eiichiro Oda/SHUEISHA

--- Items mentioned ---
ONE PIECE magazine: Hiriluk’s Cherry Blossoms [HON / A6]
Hobonichi Pencil Board for A6 Size (Memories - Punk Hazard)

Hello, I’m Shioguchi from the techo team. Is everyone enjoying these Techo Kaigis? I was surprised to see so many Avec and Day-Free users this year. It’s fascinating to read about everyone’s reasons for choosing their particular setups.

Here’s my lineup for 2026.



Next year, I’ll be using one less notebook than 2025 for a total of four techos.

For Work
Paper Series: Sky [Weeks] + Leather: Taut (Gray & Light Blue) Cover

I like to slide in the back cover of my Weeks so I can still enjoy the cover design.

I’ve been using the same Weeks + Weeks cover setup this year, and it’s been such a perfect fit that I’ve decided to continue with it in 2026. The Taut Weeks cover is similar to the B-Jirushi Yoshida's Passport cover I used for years, so I instantly picked it up as its successor. It’s slim and compact and I love how easy it is to carry. The inside is a lovely pale blue too, so I paired it with the Paper Series: Sky Weeks.

This might be the first time I’ve ever chosen my Weeks book based on the color of the cover!

There are other light-blue options, but the Sky Weeks matched the cover perfectly and, honestly, I was drawn in by that sparkling design.

I mainly use this for task management. I list everything I need to do for the week on the right-hand page, then distribute them across the left-hand schedule as I go. I love that I can keep it open on my desk without it taking up too much space.

Scheduling + Hobby Logging
Paper Series: Black Gingham [Weeks]



This year, I used two separate planners for my personal life—a PAMM for scheduling and a Colors for hobby notes. For 2026, I want to consolidate both into one: the Paper Series: Black Gingham Weeks. I plan to put it in a clear cover and slip in stickers and photos.

Objective Tracking + Journaling
Paper Series: Black Gingham [HON A5]



This will be my third year using a techo for goal tracking and journaling, I've used the A5 HON the whole time. This year, I used the Black Gingham and plan to continue using it next year too.



The Black Gingham HON has a slightly thinner, softer cover than the other versions, which makes it feel more like a notebook. It’s casual and easy to write in, which I love.

I write down what I want to do over the year, list out goals, and gather related thoughts and tasks all in one place. Ever since I started using my techo this way, I feel like I’ve really cut down on wasted time.

Diary
Hobonichi 5-Year Techo



I’ve been using the 5-Year Techo as a diary for four years now. I fell a bit behind this year, but the Hobonichi App has given me a second wind.

That wraps up all the techos I plan to use in 2026. It wasn’t intentional, but I ended up choosing all from the Paper Series. They’re lightweight, and I love their understated, minimalist designs—perfect for someone like me.

Stationery
Here are the stationery items I picked up.

TSUKI no IRO: Translucent Sticky Notes

I use mini sticky notes to jot down tentative plans.

As a fan of mini sticky notes, I was thrilled when these came out.
Before, I used to rely on mini notes from the 100-yen shop, but they varied in thickness and were awkward to carry around. These solved all my problems—I'm going to be a repeat buyer for sure!

TSUKI no IRO: Add-on Sticky Notes

I prefer placing them near the middle of the page, where I can still write over them easily.

These are a lifesaver when I need a bit more space in my work Weeks.

ONE PIECE magazine: Rotating Stamp for the Techo - One Piece Sanby x Hobonichi

I don’t really decorate my techo, so I bought this item to push myself. That said, I bought it more for practical use than decoration. I plan to use it mainly in my HON and my hobby Weeks.

It’s perfect for marking logs and plans—and I love the subtle design!

Moomin: Hobonichi Ink-Absorbing Paper



I use a fountain pen in my 5-Year Techo, so I’ll be using this with it. It’s quite thick, so I might even add a bit of perfume or essential oil to it—it would be lovely to have a faint fragrance when opening the pages.

I’m sure I’ll end up picking up a few more things, but for now, this is my lineup.

Look forward to tomorrow’s Techo Kaigi too!

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---Mentioned Items---

Techo
Paper Series: Sky [Weeks / Japanese]
Leather: Taut (Gray & Light Blue) [Weeks Cover Only]
Paper Series: Black Gingham [Weeks / Japanese]
Paper Series: Black Gingham [HON / A5 / Japanese]
Hobonichi 5-Year Techo

Stationery
Clear Cover for Weeks
TSUKI no IRO: Translucent Sticky Notes
TSUKI no IRO: Add-on Sticky Notes
ONE PIECE magazine: Rotating Stamp for the Techo - One Piece Sanby x Hobonichi
Moomin: Hobonichi Ink-Absorbing Paper

Hello, I’m Ogawa from the domestic sales team. Have you already decided on your techo for 2026? Today, I’d like to introduce the techo and stationery items I’ll be using next year.

I’ve tentatively decided on these!

I haven’t decided on all of the covers yet.

I’m planning to continue using the same three types of techo I’m using this year. At the start of 2025, I only had one, but as the months went by, that number gradually increased. I’ll introduce each techo and the stationery I use with them, one by one.

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1. Diary (Planner + Cover + Stationery)

The first one is my diary, which I use at home.

My diary techo set for 2026.

In 2025, I used the Black Gingham HON, but since I pasted in all sorts of things—tickets, clothing tags, snack wrappers, anything I wanted to keep as a memory—it’s gotten quite thick.

I definitely stuck in too much.

The Black Gingham’s paper cover is soft and flexible, so it’s holding up somehow, but I doubt other HON covers would fare as well. That’s why I’d been torn between sticking with the HON or switching to a techo with a cover.

While I was still deciding, I joined the YouTube “Hobonichi Techo 2026 New Lineup Showcase LIVE”, where I saw the Tolight cover. The vivid floral colors and the brushstrokes that radiate life instantly captivated me. Since I used to work with flowers, I felt an immediate connection—and decided right then and there that I had to use it!

▼You can find the video here. (Japanese only)

Knowing myself, my techo will definitely get thicker toward the second half of the year, so I chose a book that would still look good even if it can’t fit in the cover anymore. The Planner’s luxurious black cover with gold foil stamping feels refined and reliable.

The black cover with gold foil stamping looks so elegant.

When that time comes, I’ll use the freed-up cover as a book cover instead—the A6 size seems very versatile. As for stationery, I’ll be pairing it with the GLOO Roller Tape and a Moomin pencil board. I’ll use the tape to attach things, and the pencil board to make it easier to write afterward. Since the cover has a floral motif, I think the nature-themed Moomin art will match nicely.

2. Work Techo (Cousin Avec)

The second one is for jotting down notes at work.

I’ve got the techo itself, but I’m still deciding on the cover.

In early 2025, I used a single techo for both work and personal life, but from July onward, I added the Cousin Avec Book 2. It’s slim and easy to use, so in 2026 I plan to use the Avec from the start.

My 2025 work techo and pencil board.

I often manage tasks digitally, but just like laying out tools on a workbench, writing down my “today” and “next” tasks in my techo helps me focus on what’s right in front of me.

The Cousin’s generous page size also comes in handy when a sudden phone call comes in—I can jot down notes right away.

3. Writing Techo (Day-Free A5)

The third one I chose is the large A5 Day-Free because the size will allow me to write longer pieces freely on whatever themes I like.

Just the techo for now—no cover yet.

I still have some blank pages left in my 2025 version, but I decided, “I’m going to write even more in 2026!”—so I picked up a new Day-Free early.

I like to decorate my pages by adding washi tape and stickers to the edges, and using date frame stickers in matching colors. It’s my own simple way of decorating.

Simple decoration done my way.

If you’re also using the Day-Free, I highly recommend the date frame stickers. They come in so many designs so it's fun just choosing which ones to use!

4. Bonus (Stationery)

Up until now, everything I’ve chosen has been in conjunction with my techo, but this is different. This one’s purely from the heart—I couldn’t resist getting Yumi Kitagishi’s stickers. There are 30 different illustrations! Isn’t that amazing?

Even the red background sheet looks adorable.

I plan to use them as reward stickers for myself whenever I accomplish something special.
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Thank you for reading about my techo selections and please look forward to tomorrow’s Techo News too.

--- Mentioned items ---
Paper Series: Black Gingham HON [A6 Size / Japanese]
Tolight: Garden of Botany [A6 Original Size]
Hobonichi Techo 2026 English Planner Book [A6 Size]
GLOO Roller Tape Adhesive - Size S
Moomin: Hobonichi Pencil Board for A6 Size (Mysterious Hat)
Hobonichi Techo 2026 Japanese Cousin Avec Books [2 Book set / A5 Size]
Hobonichi Techo 2026 Day-Free Book [A5 Size / Japanese]
Hobonichi Frame Stickers
Yumi Kitagishi: Stickers - Daily Life of White Cat

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