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Jin KitamuraLove it (Panda)A6 Size (fits Planner and Original)

  • 2024 New

Illustrator and children’s book author Jin Kitamura created the cute illustration featured on this techo cover.



The image shows pandas happily playing with tires. It was drawn in crayon for a laid-back look, and each panda has a different expression. The image is so cute that you’ll never “tire” of looking at it.



Behind the pandas is a colorful background, which really accentuates how much fun the pandas are having.



These illustrations are printed on a natural-colored canvas material which works perfectly with the gentle expressions of the pandas.







Kitamura’s signature is featured on the pocket on the back of the cover.







The round bookmark charms are reminiscent of round tires.







Kitamura’s panda illustrations are also featured on a Weeks book, pencil board, Deco Rush products and the Translucent Sticky Notes so you can surround yourself with cute pandas.







You can also purchase a children’s book written and illustrated by Kitamura, and experience the gentle world in his works.

*From the Hobonichi Techo 2024 lineup, the Original book is available as the Japanese edition and the English edition.
(The English edition is only available as the January start version.)



About Jin Kitamura

Illustrator/picture book author.

Born in Tokyo in 1981. Author of Kasha!, Pappo (Poplar Publishing), Good morning! (Fukuinkan Shoten), Manjiro and the Rice Ball, Manjiro and the Watermelon and Manjiro and the Baby Racoon (all written by Izumi Honda, published by Fukuinkan Shoten). Also illustrated for And Life Goes On (written by Gen Hoshino, published by Bungeishunju), The Planet I Protect (written by Akane Kanda, published by Shueisha), and AC Japan’s “Japan Guide Dog Association” TV commercial.

The pandas with the cute expressions

I’d like you to focus on the expressions of the pandas in this design. Not every panda is smiling, yet they all look like they’re having a good time—you can tell how much they love tires. This design is cute enough to fill me with tender feelings when I look at it. I want to evoke the same feeling in others, so I filled this cover with pandas. The background is also quite colorful to give the cover a wonderfully playful feel.



I wanted to give the Weeks design a little more energy, so I made the background yellow. Kitamura drew every last detail, down to the cover backgrounds and the checkered lines on the Weeks. I hope these details let you feel how lovely it is to have something handwritten.



Pandas and characters in general can sometimes come across a little too cute, but Kitamura’s art style is more on the sophisticated side, so the designs have universal appeal.

Staff List

Photographer
Styled Images: Yutaro Yamane (TRONmanagement) / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist
Ayano Nakai
Makeup & Hair
Takae Kamikawa (mod's hair)
Model
Itsuki Sato
Jin KitamuraLove it (Panda)A6 Size (fits Planner and Original)
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The English-version daily techo with a refined design
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  • Thickness: 15 mm (0.6”)
  • Daily pages
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[Original] Daily Pages・One Piece Edition (*1)

A classic easy-to-use techo
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  • Monday-start
  • Sunday-start
  • A6 size
  • Thickness: 15 mm (0.6”)
  • Daily pages
  • Yearly calendar
  • Yearly index
  • Monthly calendar
  • Memo pages

*1 Also compatible with the One Piece Edition Original Book.

[Original 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
  • A6 size
  • Thickness: 8 mm (0.3”) each
  • Daily pages
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  • Monthly calendar
  • 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
  • A6 size
  • Thickness: 8 mm (0.3”)
  • Monthly calendar
  • Yearly calendar
  • Yearly index
  • Graph paper notebook pages

Specifications

Cover
SizeA6 size
H: 165 x W: 244 x T: 3 mm / H: 6.5" x W: 9.6" x T: 0.1"
*Specifications may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 100 g
Main materialExterior: Cotton / Interior: Cotton
Book (Planner / English / January Start)
SizeA6 size
H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6"
*Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight Approx. 190 g
Language English
Pages 448 pages
Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River S paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size 4 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2024, 2025
Yearly IndexDec. 2023 - Mar. 2025 (8 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.
Daily Quotes One quote per two-page spread (English)
Weekly Pages Not included
Memo Pages15 pages
Bonus Pages Important Contacts / International Size Charts / Conversion Table / My 100 / An Interview with Myself / Okonomiyaki — Japanese-Style Savory Pancakes / Personal Notes
Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and daily pages) / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
Book (Original / Japanese / April Start)
SizeA6 size
H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6"
*Actual book size may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 195 g
LanguageJapanese
Pages464 pages
Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River S paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
*Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week or Sunday-start week
Yearly Calendar2023, 2024, 2025
Yearly IndexFeb. 2024 - May 2025 (8 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- / Sunday-start).
Daily QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
Weekly Pages Not included
Memo Pages15 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 / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 people) / Personal Notes
Listed InformationDay 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 holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
Book (Original / Japanese / January Start)
SizeA6 size
H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6"
*Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight Approx. 195 g
Language Japanese
Pages 464 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
*Monthly pages are 3.45 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week or Sunday-start week
Yearly Calendar 2023, 2024, 2025
Yearly IndexDec. 2023 - Mar. 2025 (8 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/Sunday start).
Daily Quotes One per day (Japanese)
Weekly Pages Not included
Memo Pages14 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 / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 people) / Personal Notes
Listed InformationDay 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 holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
Book (Original English Edition / English / January Start)
SizeA6 size
H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6"
*Actual book size may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 195 g
LanguageEnglish
Pages464 pages
Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River S paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
*Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2023, 2024, 2025
Yearly IndexDec. 2023 - Mar. 2025 (8 pages)
Monthly CalendarDec. 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 QuotesOne quote per two-page spread (English)
Weekly Pages Not included
Memo Pages16 pages
Bonus PagesTime 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 / Looking Back at the Year 2024 / Getting the Most Out of Your Hobonichi Techo / Gifts / Addresses / Personal Notes
Listed InformationDay 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)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
Book (Original - One Piece Edition / Japanese / January Start)
SizeA6 size
H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6"
*Actual book size may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 195 g
LanguageJapanese
Pages464 pages
Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River S paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
*Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2023, 2024, 2025
Yearly IndexDec. 2023 - Mar. 2025 (8 pages)
Monthly CalendarDec. 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.
*All daily pages include character names of those who celebrate their birthday that day (as of Vol. 104)
Daily QuotesOne per day (Japanese / One Piece edition)
Weekly Pages Not included
Memo Pages14 pages
Bonus PagesStraw Hat Crew Chronology / Phrases from One Piece For Your Everyday Life / Fill your days with the laughter of One Piece / Ambitions to fulfill with the Straw Hat Crew in 2024 / WANTED / Timetable / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 people) / Personal Notes
Listed InformationDay 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 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)
SizeA6 size x 2 books
Each Book: H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 8 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.3"
*Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight Each Book: Approx. 110 g
Language Japanese
Pages Each Book: 240 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
*Monthly pages are 3.45 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar 2023, 2024, 2025
Yearly IndexBook 1: Dec. 2023 - Mar. 2025 (8 pages)
Book 2: June 2024 - May 2025 (6 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 Pages Not included
Memo Pages Book 1: 1 page
Book 2: 1 page
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 / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / 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 holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
Book (Day-Free / Japanese / Monthly)
Size A6 size
H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 8 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.3"
*Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight Approx. 110 g
Language Japanese
Pages240 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
*Monthly pages are 3.45 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar 2023, 2024, 2025
Yearly Index Dec. 2023 - Mar. 2025 (8 pages)
Monthly Calendar Dec. 2023 - Mar. 2025 (32 pages)
Weekly Calendar Not Included
Daily Quotes Included (Japanese)
Graph Paper171 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 / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / 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 holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars 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.

Not for use with Cover on Cover

This cover uses thicker materials than usual, so it may not fit. Forcing it into a Cover on Cover may damage the products.

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.