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ColorsBlack x Clear BlueA5 Size (fits Cousin)

    The Colors series is a regular part of our cover lineup, available in a variety of solid colors and always featuring a basic style with pen holders to keep your cover shut. We’ve implemented many improvements over the years in response to customer input, making the Colors series one of the most user-friendly options in the lineup. We’ve carefully chosen several color schemes for this year’s lineup.



    Black x Clear Blue is a popular and versatile black cover that returns this year with a clear blue interior that gives the cover a breezy, refreshing look.



    High-quality polyester construction gives this cover its sturdy feel and subtle shine — it’s durable enough to last a long time but light enough to carry with you everywhere.



    The “butterfly-stopper” pen holders act as a hinge, keeping the cover safely shut while you store a pen inside.







    The cover contains two bookmarks, one with a rectangle charm and one with a triangle charm, so you can keep your place in two parts of the book, such as the monthly calendar and the daily page.







    Sold separately is the Cover on Cover. In addition to protecting your cover from wear and tear, the Cover on Cover is a great place to store postcards, pictures, and other decorations to customize your cover at any time.







    You can even buy a few of the illustrated Cover on Covers and switch them out with the changing seasons.




    Pictured left: “Kanako Kagaya”, right: “Stripes

    We also have the “Hobonichi Pencil Board” fitted for the A5 Cousin size. Not only does it keep pens from slipping and makes writing more manageable, but it also serves as a bookmark for the page that you are writing. It’s a standard item that would excellently match your techo.



    *In the Hobonichi Techo 2024 lineup, the Cousin book is available as the Japanese edition and the English edition.

    (The English edition is only available as the January start version.)



    An elegant and fresh combination.

    The 2024 edition of Colors comes in elegant and fresh colorings.



    The chic gray “Highway” and the beautiful combination of pale purple and ivory in “Violets” give a remarkably fresh impression. You might also love the sporty and energetic coloring of “Sunrise Blue,” which stands out among the subtle shades.



    The sophisticated coloring in the soft purple and muted pink would allow you to try new colors you would not usually choose. We also hope you use them to broaden your imagination, with each cover named after landscapes.

    Staff List

    Photographer
    Styled Images: Yuko Fukui / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
    Stylist
    Haruka Kimura
    ColorsBlack x Clear BlueA5 Size (fits Cousin)
    1. ¥5,775 - ¥8,140(incl. tax)
    2. ¥3,410(incl. tax)

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    Recommended Techo Books and Covers

    Recommended Stationery and Accessories

    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: 18 mm (0.7”)
    • 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: 337 x T: 3 mm / H: 9.0" x W: 13.3" x T: 0.1"
    *Excluding pen holders
    *Specifications may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 165 g
    Main materialExterior: Polyester / Interior: Polyester
    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. 260 g
    LanguageJapanese
    Pages288 pages
    Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River S paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar2023, 2024, 2025
    Yearly IndexJuly 2024 - June 2025 (4 pages)
    Monthly CalendarJune 2024 - Jan. 2025 (16 pages)
    Daily PagesJuly 1 - Dec. 31, 2024 (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 PagesJuly 1, 2024 - Jan. 5, 2025 (54 pages)
    Memo Pages5 pages
    Bonus PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / An Interview with Myself / Seasonal Sweets to Make at Home / Caring for Your Eyes / Solar Terms / 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)
    SizeA5 size
    H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 18 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.7"
    *Actual book size may vary slightly"
    Weight Approx. 445 g
    LanguageEnglish
    Pages 544 Pages
    Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River S paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar 2023, 2024, 2025
    Yearly IndexJan. 2024 - Dec 2024 (4 pages)
    Monthly Calendar Dec. 2023 - Mar. 2025 (32 pages)
    Daily PagesJan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024 (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.
    *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 Jan 1, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025 (106 pages)
    Memo Pages5 pages
    Bonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / An Interview with Myself / Seasonal Sweets to Make at Home / Caring for Your Eyes / Words to Remember / 365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Getting the Most Out of Your Hobonichi Techo / Gifts / Addresses / 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: 18 mm / H: 8.3"" x W: 5.8"" x T: 0.7""
    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 445 g
    LanguageJapanese
    Pages544 pages
    Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River S paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar2023, 2024, 2025
    Yearly IndexApr. 2024 - Mar. 2025 (4 pages)
    Monthly CalendarFeb. 2024 - May 2025 (32 pages)
    Daily PagesApr. 1, 2024 - Mar. 31, 2025 (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 QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
    Weekly Pages Apr. 1, 2024 - Apr. 6, 2025 (106 pages)
    Memo Pages6 pages
    Bonus PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / An Interview with Myself / Seasonal Sweets to Make at Home / Caring for Your Eyes / Solar Terms / 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: 18 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.7"
    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    Weight Approx. 445 g
    Language Japanese
    Pages 544 Pages
    Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River S paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar 2023, 2024, 2025
    Yearly Index Jan. 2024 - Dec 2024 (4 pages)
    Monthly Calendar Dec. 2023 - Mar. 2025 (32 pages)
    Daily PagesJan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024 (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.
    *Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday-start).
    Daily Quotes One per day (Japanese)
    Weekly Pages Jan 1, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025 (106 pages)
    Memo Pages5 pages
    Bonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / An Interview with Myself / Seasonal Sweets to Make at Home / Caring for Your Eyes / Solar Terms / 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. 260 g
    Language Japanese
    PagesEach Book: 288 pages
    Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River S paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar 2023, 2024, 2025
    Yearly IndexBook 1: Jan. - Dec. 2024 (4 pages)
    Book 2: July 2024 - June 2025 (4 pages)
    Monthly CalendarBook 1: Dec. 2023 - July 2024 (16 pages)
    Book 2: June 2024 - Jan. 2025 (16 pages)
    Daily PagesBook 1: Jan. 1 - June 30, 2024 (188 pages)
    Book 2: July 1 - Dec. 31, 2024 (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: Jan. 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024 (52 pages)
    Book 2: July 1, 2024 - Jan. 5, 2025 (54 pages)
    Memo PagesBook 1: 9 pages
    Book 2: 5 pages
    Bonus PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / An Interview with Myself / Seasonal Sweets to Make at Home / Caring for Your Eyes / Solar Terms / 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. 220 g
    Language Japanese
    Pages 224 pages
    Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River S paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar 2023, 2024, 2025
    Yearly Index Jan. - Dec. 2024 (4 pages)
    Monthly Calendar Dec. 2023 - Mar. 2025 (32 pages)
    Weekly Calendar Not included
    Daily Quotes Included (Japanese)
    Graph Paper171 pages
    Bonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / An Interview with Myself / Seasonal Sweets to Make at Home / Caring for Your Eyes / Solar Terms / 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.

    Color and print may vary slightly

    This material is first printed or dyed and then later sewn onto the cover. While colors are designed to be consistent, there may be uneven coloring or slight shade variances between covers. This may also happen across a single cover, such as a pocket compared to the rest of the cover. In addition, on rare occasions, there may be small black or white dots visible on the print. This is an unavoidable aspect of the manufacturing process.

    Cover may contain variations in stitching or loose lining

    Due to the structure of the cover that opens flat 180 degrees, exterior stitching areas may appear puckered and lining material may be loose.

    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.

    Pen holder fits pens up to 13.5 mm wide

    The pen holder is designed to perfectly fit the 12.2 mm (0.48”) diameter Jetstream pen offered as a free Hobonichi Store Exclusive. Pens with certain shapes and materials may be difficult to pull through the holder. The holder can fit pens up to 13.5 mm (0.53”) in diameter.

    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.