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Hobonichi Techo WeeksInformational
Pages

Shorthand Note-Taking (Japanese)

At the beginning of the notebook pages is a list of abbreviations often used for shorthand note-taking.

Graph Paper

The latter half of Weeks is filled with 3.55 millimeter graph paper designed with a subtle vertical line that makes it easy to draw out your schedule or take notes. Page numbers are listed on the corner of each page.



Number of memo pages:
Weeks (January start): 69 pages
Weeks (April start): 73 pages
Weeks Mega (January start only): 213 pages

Using Common Items to Measure Size

This page is useful for measuring short sizes when you’re out and about. The edge of the page is printed with an 18 cm ruler.

Solar Terms (Japanese)

This section explains the names and origins of solar terms that make up the 24 points in traditional East Asian lunisolar calendars. These include well-known days such as the start of spring and the winter solstice.

Tips on Living Life in a Good Mood (Japanese)

This collection of Japanese quotes gathered from Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun articles are great advice when you need a pick-me-up or words of encouragement.

Breakfast around the World (Japanese)

This article is by World Breakfast Allday, a shop that services breakfast foods from all over the world. Here are some examples of breakfast foods from 12 countries and regions.
(See here for Hobonichi Earth Ball contents. [Japanese] )

Introduction to Reading Classical Literature (Japanese)

This list of 20 classical literature litles was compiled by the Hobonichi School president Michikazu Kohno to offer some suggestions of where to start.

Emergency Preparedness (Japanese)

This page contains a checklist of items to have ready in case of an emergency. There is also a space to list nearby evacuation zones (common in Japan), emergency contact information and topics discussed between family and friends.

Age Table

This table lists the year people were born, and their age in 2019 at a quick glance. The number to the left of the year is the corresponding year based on the traditional Japanese Imperial Era calendar, and to the right of their age is the character for the Chinese Zodiac.
Highlighted years have the same Chinese Zodiac as 2019 (Year of the Boar).

Conversion Table (Japanese)

This chart features conversions between units of measurement for easy reference and calculation.

Useful Links (Japanese)

Useful sites for daily life. Also contains a link to a list of Japanese articles the quotes are selected from.

Contact Book

The address book allows you to write in the contact information for up to 6 people — especially useful if you ever forget or lose your cell phone.

Personal Notes

Be sure to enter your contact information on the Personal Notes page in the back of your planner in case it’s misplaced.