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HOBONICHI TECHO 2018

Shinsuke YoshitakeA Perfect Day for Picnic BlanketsA6 Size (fits Planner and Original)

This techo cover features an illustration by Shinsuke Yoshitake with people relaxing on blankets on a lawn. The scene is so relaxing and inviting that the sight of it is sure to fill your heart with warmth when you’re having a hectic day.

It’s also fun to look at each of the characters in the illustration and notice new things or wonder what the person is thinking about. Let this cover be the companion that spends a wonderful year together with you.

About Shinsuke Yoshitake

Born 1973 in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Illustrator and children’s book author.
Creates comics, children’s book illustrations, drawings, and illustrated essays about the little things in our daily lives.
Won first place in the 6th Annual MOE Children’s Book Awards and won the Art Prize for the 61st Annual Children's Publishing Culture Awards with his debut book It Might be an Apple.
Other books translated in English include:
Still Stuck
What Happens Next?
Can I Build Another Me?

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PriceJPY5,292JPY4,752JPY4,752JPY4,752JPY4,752JPY4,968JPY3,024(incl. tax, excl. shipping)

LanguageEnglishJapaneseJapaneseJapaneseJapaneseJapaneseN/A
SizeA6 (105 mm x 150 mm / 4.1" x 5.9")A6 (105 mm x 150 mm / 4.1" x 5.9")A6 (105 mm x 150 mm / 4.1" x 5.9")A6 (105 mm x 150 mm / 4.1" x 5.9")A6 (105 mm x 150 mm / 4.1" x 5.9")A6 (105 mm x 150 mm / 4.1" x 5.9")N/A
DatesJanuary - December 2018April - March 2019April - March 2019January - December 2018January - December 2018January - June / July - December 2018 (2-book set)N/A
CalendarsStarting on MondayStarting on MondayStarting on SundayStarting on MondayStarting on SundayStarting on MondayN/A
Shipping Date1-3 business days1-3 business days1-3 business days1-3 business days1-3 business days1-3 business days1-3 business days
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Specifications

Cover
Size
A6 size
W: 120 x H: 167 x T: 22 mm / W: 4.7" x H: 6.6" x T: 0.9"
*Excluding pen holders
*Specifications may vary slightly
Weight
Approx. 75 g
Main material
Polyester
Book (Planner / English / January Start)
Size
A6 size

W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 14 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.6"

*Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight
Approx. 200 g
Pages
448 pages
Binding
Stitch-binding
Paper Type
Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
Graph Paper Size
4 mm
Yearly Calendar
2018, 2019
Yearly Index
Dec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (8 pages)
Monthly Calendar
Dec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (32 pages)
Daily Page
Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018 (379 pages)
*A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
*A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
*Every two-page daily page spread includes one Daily Quote
Daily Quotes
One quote per two-page spread (English)
Weekly Calendar
Not included
Memo Pages
12 pages
Informational Pages
Important Contacts / International Size Charts / Conversion Table / Highlights of the Calendar Year in Japan / Chronology of Japanese History / Japanese Folk Tales / International Country Codes / Dialling Codes / National Holidays / Personal Notes
Listed Information
Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
Book (Original / Japanese / April Start)
Size
A6 size

W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 14 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.6"

*Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight
Approx. 208 g
Pages
464 pages
Binding
Stitch-binding
Paper Type
Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
Graph Paper Size
3.7 mm
*Monthly pages are 3.45mm
Yearly Calendar
2017, 2018, 2019
Yearly Index
Feb. 2018 - May 2019 (8 pages)
Monthly Calendar
Feb. 2018 - May 2019 (32 pages)
Daily Page
Apr. 1, 2018 - Mar. 31, 2019 (378 pages)
*A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
*A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
*All daily pages include Daily Quotes.
Daily Quotes
One per day (Japanese)
Weekly Calendar
Not included
Memo Pages
13 pages
Informational Pages
Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 People) / Personal Notes
Listed Information
Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (Traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms (Japanese) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
Book (Original / Japanese / January Start)
Size
A6 size

W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 14 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.6"

*Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight
Approx. 208 g
Pages
464 pages
Binding
Stitch-binding
Paper Type
Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
Graph Paper Size
3.7 mm
*Monthly pages are 3.45mm
Yearly Calendar
2017, 2018, 2019
Yearly Index
Dec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (8 pages)
Monthly Calendar
Dec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (32 pages)
Daily Page
Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018 (379 pages)
*A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
*A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
*All daily pages include Daily Quotes.
Daily Quotes
One per day (Japanese)
Weekly Calendar
Not included
Memo Pages
15 pages
Informational Pages
Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 People) / Personal Notes
Listed Information
Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (Traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms (Japanese) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
Book (Original Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)
Size
A6 size x 2 books

Each Book: W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 8 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.3"

*Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight
Each Book: Approx. 117 g
Pages
Each Book: 240 pages
Binding
Stitch-binding
Paper Type
Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
Graph Paper Size
3.7 mm
*Monthly pages are 3.45mm
Yearly Calendar
2017, 2018, 2019
Yearly Index
Book 1: Dec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (8 pages)
Book 2: June 2018 - May 2019 (6 pages)
Monthly Calendar
Book 1: Dec. 2017 - July 2018 (16 pages)
Book 2: June 2018 - Jan. 2019 (16 pages)
Daily Page
Book 1: Jan. 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018 (189 pages)
*A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
*A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
*All daily pages include Daily Quotes

Book 2: July 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018 (193 pages)
*Three blank pages are featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
*A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
*All daily pages include Daily Quotes.
Daily Quotes
One per day (Japanese)
Weekly Calendar
Not included
Memo Pages
Book 1: 2 pages
Book 2: None
Informational Pages
Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 People) / Personal Notes
Listed Information
Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (Traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms (Japanese) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)

Please Read Before You Buy

In order to provide you with the most satisfaction for your product, we've compiled a list of warnings, potential issues, and tips to keep in mind for this particular product. Please be sure to read this information carefully before placing your order.

All covers are hand-made and may contain slight variances

Each and every cover is individually sewn by a factory worker hand-operating a sewing machine. Best efforts are made to ensure consistent sizes and specifications, but there may be slight differences.

Design may contain smudges or uneven coloring

During the print process, patterns may contain spots where the color has become smudged or uneven.

White spots around stitching

The design is printed over white material, so the sewing process may expose white areas around the stitches.

Color may vary slightly between cover and pockets

The material for each part of the cover is printed or dyed separately. While colors are designed to be consistent across the entire cover, the shade may vary slightly.

Interior of cover may be loose

The interior of the cover may not be perfectly taut due to limitations during the manufacturing process.

Pen holders are rigid at first

The pen holders are rigid at first, making it difficult to insert pens. You can speed up the breaking-in process by rolling the pen holders in your hand.

Sliding no-slip pens into the pen holder

Pens with rubber, non-slip grips may be difficult to slide into the pen holder.

Avoid exposing Cover on Cover to cold temperatures

The PVC plastic of the Cover on Cover may lose elasticity and become difficult to put on when left in cold temperatures. If this happens, we recommend letting the product sit in a warm area before applying to your cover. Please be careful when handling your Cover on Cover in cold temperatures, as it becomes more susceptible to damages if dropped or handled roughly.

“Cover Only” price change

Due to an increase in material costs and other unavoidable factors, starting with the 2017-edition, it has become difficult to maintain the usual price of our Colors and Faux Fabric covers. In order to maintain the price of the covers, we will be offering these covers at the usual price when bought as a set with the Hobonichi Techo book. We apologize for the trouble, but when ordering the cover without a book, we will not be able to keep that price, so Cover Only orders will cost slightly more. Please add to your cart as a “Book & Cover set” to keep the cover’s lower price.

Color may vary slightly based on viewing screen

The color of the product may be slightly different in actuality than compared to how it appeared on a computer or smartphone screen.

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Photographer
Styled Images: Kosuke Matsuki / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe

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