LeatherTaut (Celeste Blue)A5 Size (fits Cousin)

This leather design is specially designed to fit snugly around your Hobonichi Techo book while keeping it slim and comfortably portable. It does not contain butterfly stopper pen holders, and pockets are kept to a bare minimum. We offer this cover in a new color every year, and the 2023 edition features a celeste blue color reminiscent of a clear sky.



The leather used for this cover is named “Adria” and is from the large-scale Italian tanning company, Gruppo Mastrotto. The company uses high quality leather from Italy and southern Germany, and then handles all of the processes in Italy—from tanning to embossing to finishing. The use of colors, the resulting bright colors, and the smooth, soft feel of the leather are all unique characteristics of Italian leather.



The debossed details in the design accentuate its elegance and make it harder to notice any scuffs that may happen on the leather.







Slim cuts into the leather interior allow it to hold cards the size of a credit card or business card. The pen hook on the right side is designed to hold a pen by its clip.







The cover contains a small, simply designed bookmark made of the same leather as the cover. The bookmark is debossed with the Hobonichi logo.







Each cover has its own unique take on the texture and character.







You can feel how soft and comfortable the leather is in your hands and enjoy the clear, sky-blue color of Celeste Blue. Spend the next year with the simple yet stylish design of Taut and you’ll have a wonderful time.

*The Hobonichi Techo Cousin Book comes in English versions from the Hobonichi Techo 2023 lineup.







*The English version is only available as the January start version.

Staff List

Photographer
Styled Images: Keisuke Kitamura / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist
Mari Nagasaka
LeatherTaut (Celeste Blue)A5 Size (fits Cousin)
  • 18,865 - 21,230
  • 16,500

Normal
Available
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Compatible Techo Books

  • Cousin (A5)1 page per day
  • Cousin Avec (A5)1 page per day 6-month book
  • Day-FreeMonthly notebook

[Cousin] Daily Pages (English / Japanese Version)

A daily techo with lots of space to write
This A5-size techo provides ample space on each daily page. It’s great for keeping in one place at home or at work and you can use it to track your child’s growth or exchange with someone.
  • Monday-start
  • A5 size
  • Thickness: 17 mm (0.66”)
  • Daily pages
  • Yearly calendar
  • Yearly index
  • Monthly calendar
  • Weekly pages
  • Memo pages

[Cousin Avec] Daily Pages (2-Book Set)

Each 6-month daily techo is thin and light for easy carry
This techo splits the year into two 6-month books, making it easy to carry while keeping the same page design and layout as the standard edition.
  • Monday-start
  • A5 size
  • Thickness: 10 mm (0.4”) each
  • Daily pages
  • Yearly calendar
  • Yearly index
  • Monthly calendar
  • Weekly pages
  • Memo pages

[Day-Free] Monthly Techo + Notebook

A monthly notebook with undated pages to write freely
This techo starts with monthly calendars and ends with undated graph paper pages so you can write whenever you want, and as much as you want.
  • Monday-start
  • A5 size
  • Thickness: 8 mm (0.3”)
  • Monthly calendar
  • Yearly calendar
  • Yearly index
  • Graph paper notebook pages

Specifications

Cover
SizeA5 size
H: 228 x W: 335 x T: 3 mm / H: 9.0" x W: 13.3" x T: 0.1"
*Specifications may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 152 g
Main materialExterior: Cow leather / Interior: Cow leather
Book (Cousin Avec / Japanese / July Start / Single 6-Month Book)
SizeA5 size
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 10 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.4"
*Actual book size may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 278g
LanguageJapanese
Pages288 pages
Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2022, 2023, 2024
Yearly IndexJuly 2023 - June 2024 (4 pages)
Monthly CalendarJune 2023 - Jan. 2024 (16 pages)
Daily PagesJuly 1 - Dec. 31, 2023 (190 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.
*Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday start).
Daily QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
Weekly PagesJune 26, 2023 - Dec. 31, 2023 (54 pages)
Memo Pages4 pages
Bonus PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / Enjoy Learning at the Hobonichi School / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes
Listed InformationDay of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
Book (Cousin English Edition / English / January Start)
Size A5 size
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 17 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.7"
*Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight Approx. 482g
LanguageEnglish
Pages 544 Pages
Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar 2022, 2023, 2024
Yearly IndexJan. 2023 - Dec 2023 (4 pages)
Monthly Calendar Dec. 2022 - Mar. 2024 (32 pages)
Daily PagesJan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2023 (377 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.
*Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday start).
Daily Quotes One quote per two-page spread (English)
Weekly Pages Dec. 26, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023 (106 pages)
Memo Pages8 pages
Bonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / Words to Remember / 365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Gifts / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes
Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
Book (Cousin / Japanese / April Start)
SizeA5 size
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 17 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.7"
*Actual book size may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 482g
LanguageJapanese
Pages544 Pages
Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2022, 2023, 2024
Yearly IndexApr. 2023 - Mar 2024 (4 pages)
Monthly CalendarFeb. 2023 - May. 2024 (32 pages)
Daily PagesApr. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024 (378 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.
*Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday start).
Daily QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
Weekly Pages Mar. 27, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024 (106 pages)
Memo Pages3 pages
Bonus PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / Enjoy Learning at the Hobonichi School / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes
Listed InformationDay of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
Book (Cousin / Japanese / January Start)
Size A5 size
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 17 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.7"
*Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight Approx. 482g
Language Japanese
Pages 544 Pages
Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar 2022, 2023, 2024
Yearly Index Jan. 2023 - Dec 2023 (4 pages)
Monthly Calendar Dec. 2022 - Mar. 2024 (32 pages)
Daily PagesJan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2023 (377 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.
*Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday start).
Daily Quotes One per day (Japanese)
Weekly Pages Dec. 26, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023 (106 pages)
Memo Pages 6 pages
Bonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / Enjoy Learning at the Hobonichi School / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes
Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
Book (Cousin Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)
SizeA5 size x 2 books
Each Book: H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 10 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.4"
*Actual book size may vary slightly
WeightEach Book: Approx. 278g
Language Japanese
PagesEach Book: 288 pages
Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Paper Type Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar 2022, 2023, 2024
Yearly IndexBook 1: Jan. - Dec. 2023 (4 pages)
Book 2: July 2023 - June 2024 (4 pages)
Monthly CalendarBook 1: Dec. 2022 - July 2023 (16 pages)
Book 2: June 2023 - Jan. 2024 (16 pages)
Daily PagesBook 1: Jan. 1 - June 30, 2023 (187 pages)
Book 2: July 1 - Dec. 31, 2023 (190 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.
*Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday start).
Daily Quotes One per day (Japanese)
Weekly PagesBook 1: Dec. 26, 2022 - July 2, 2023 (54 pages)
Book 2: June 26, 2023 - Dec. 31, 2023 (54 pages)
Memo PagesBook 1: 8 pages
Book 2: 4 pages
Bonus PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / Enjoy Learning at the Hobonichi School / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes
Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
Book (Day-Free / Japanese / Monthly)
Size A5 size
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 8 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.3"
*Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight Approx. 230g
Language Japanese
Pages 224 pages (notebook section: 171 pages)
Binding Stitch-binding
Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar 2022, 2023, 2024
Yearly Index Jan. 2023 - Dec. 2023 (4 pages)
Monthly Calendar Dec. 2022 - Mar. 2024 (32 pages)
Weekly Calendar Not included
Daily Quotes Included (Japanese)
Bonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / Enjoy Learning at the Hobonichi School / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes
Listed InformationDay of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details

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.

Actual specifications may vary from listing

Each item is individually assembled and sewn by hand by a factory worker. Best efforts are made to ensure consistent sizes and specifications, but there may be slight differences.

Leather may contain preexisting wrinkles and marks

In order to allow customers the enjoyment of all-natural leather, the leather is processed in a way that retains its original feel. This may leave imperfections visible on the surface of the cover, such as wrinkles, scratches, stains, or vein marks.
Depending on the conditions in which the cover is used, natural oils of the leather may emerge and appear as stains. We ask for your understanding for these naturally-occurring characteristics of genuine leather.

Leather coloring stains

Dyed leather products tend to leave stains. Please be careful not to allow the leather to adhere or rub against other objects such as clothing or other belongings, especially if the bag is wet from water or sweat from your hands.

Immediately dry if it gets wet

Immediately dab your product with a dry cloth if it gets wet. Avoid drying it with high temperatures, and place it in a well-ventilated place in the shade.

The cover does not shut tightly

The cover does not shut tightly while it is new, but it will wear in over time.

Not for use with Cover on Cover

The PVC plastic of the Cover on Cover contains plasticizer additives which may cause a reaction in the leather dye and affect the color and quality of the leather cover. Please refrain from using the Cover on Cover with this product.

Avoid storing in hot and humid places

Please avoid storing your product in hot, humid places or placing it atop other objects for long periods of time as this may result in lower quality and color stains.

Dark spots or spotted areas may be visible

During the leather drying process, particles floating in the air may adhere to the surface. Please understand this is an unavoidable part of the production process.