Tomomi ©︎ Nishikawa: Hanabi Set Weeks Hardcover Book - Techo Lineup

Tomomi ©︎ NishikawaHanabi SetWeeks Hardcover Book

2024 New

We now have a Weeks book with the artwork of graphic designer Tomomi ©︎ Nishikawa.

Tomomi ©︎ Nishikawa’s work, created by combining different shapes, are all free and entertaining designs that look like bouncing balls.

The design of this Weeks book is based on the original poster “Hanabi Set.” The title was given to this work because it resembles the “fireworks set” commercially available in Japan, with how various motifs, including the bouquet, a trash can, a UFO, and a mole, are mixed and matched.

The artwork expands throughout the cover from the front to the back, making you want to look at it over and over again, giving you joy as if you are visiting an art museum.

On the upper right corner of the front cover is the year 2024 foil-pressed in gold.

Tomomi ©︎ Nishikawa’s autograph is placed on the back cover under the dove, a symbol of peace.

The cover has been constructed as a light hardcover book with some give to it so it still bends.

When you order this Hobonichi Techo Weeks, you’ll receive a clear, adhesive corner pocket you can stick anywhere you like.

From the 2024 April-start version for the Weeks, the book uses thin and light yet durable Tomoe River S paper. The paper has supported the Hobonichi Techo for over 20 years with its special characteristics, but it’ll be undergoing an overhaul starting with the 2024 edition techos. The paper is more resistant to bleed through, lighter despite being the same thickness, and has a smoother surface by adjusting the fibers of the paper.

The Weeks book has space for writing in plans or journal entries, and it also has 69 pages of grid paper memo pages in the back (73 pages in the English edition Weeks and the April-start version). The back of the book contains informational pages, including An Interview with Myself and Seasonal Sweets to Make at Home.

The Hobonichi Techo 2024 Weeks book comes in either Japanese or English. If you love this cover, then you can pick out which language you’d like in that book.
*The English edition book only comes in January-start.

If you’d like storage space or a way to change up the look of your Weeks book, you can customize your book by pairing it with a Weeks cover.

See Weeks cover lineup

About Tomomi © Nishikawa

(“©︎” is read as “Chomo”)

Born in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture in 1987.

Dropped out of the Department of Sports and Health Science at Japan Women’s College of Physical Education in 2009, and graduated from the Graphic Design Department of Vantan Design Institute in 2011.

Joined 10inc. in August 2011.

Won the Grand Prix at the 19th Graphic “1_WALL” in 2018, the JAGDA New Designer Award in 2020, and the 2020-2021 Tokyo ADC Award.

Author of the picture book Our Eyes Just Met published in 2022 by Bronze Publishing.
Suddenly passed away in April 2021 due to illness.

Homepage: https://cho-mo.com

Instagram: @tomomi_c_nishikawa

The title just as sweet as the artwork itself

We have created items such as the “Yasashii Towel” in collaboration with Tomomi © Nishikawa’s designs, and now a Hobonichi Techo joins the lineup.

The jacquard fabric used for the “Dog” series is woven by “FUJITAKA TOWEL,” a leading towel brand in Imabari, as same as the “Yasashii Towel.” The fabric was made initially for book covers to be sold at exhibitions and is something that Tomomi © Nishikawa is very much attached to. It gives an extraordinary taste, different from expressions on flat surfaces.

On the other hand, the “Hanabi Set” artwork used for the Weeks book was originally created as a poster. It makes so much sense that the title derives from how the various motifs are combined into one reminiscent of Japan’s commercially available “fireworks set” in Japan. I love the concept, which makes me fond of the artwork even more.

Both the techo cover and the Weeks book will allow you to enjoy Tomomi © Nishikawa’s magic of color entirely.

Staff List

Photographer: Styled Images: Nobuki Kawaharazaki / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist: Minami Nosaki

Tomomi ©︎ NishikawaHanabi SetWeeks Hardcover Book

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Specifications

Size	H: 188 x W: 94 x T: 10 mm / H: 7.4" x W: 3.7" x T: 0.4" *Specifications may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 140 g
Main material	Rayon / Paper

Weeks Book (English / January Start)

Language	English
Pages	240 pages
Paper Type / Binding	Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size	3.55 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2023, 2024, 2025
Yearly Index	Jan. - Dec. 2024 (2 pages)
Monthly Calendar	Dec. 2023 - Mar. 2025 (32 pages)
Daily Quotes	One per week (English)
Weekly Calendar	Nov. 27, 2023 - Jan. 5, 2025 (116 pages) *All weekly pages include quotes.
Graph Paper	73 pages
Bonus Pages	Shorthand Note-Taking / Using Common Items to Measure Size / Favorites / My 100 / An Interview with Myself / Seasonal Sweets to Make at Home / 365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Contact List / Personal Notes
Listed Information	Week of the year / Moon phase (weekly pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
Other	See the Exploring Each Type page for more details

Weeks Book (Japanese / April Start)

Language	Japanese
Pages	240 pages
Paper Type / Binding	Thin, light Tomoe River S paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size	3.55 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2023, 2024, 2025
Yearly Index	Apr. 2024 - Mar. 2025 (2 pages)
Monthly Calendar	Mar. 2024 - Apr. 2025 (28 pages)
Daily Quotes	One per week (Japanese)
Weekly Pages	Feb. 26, 2024 - Apr. 6, 2025 (116 pages) *All weekly pages include quotes.
Graph Paper	73 pages
Bonus Pages	Shorthand Note-Taking / Using Common Items to Measure Size / My 100 / An Interview with Myself / Seasonal Sweets to Make at Home / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Contact List / Personal Notes
Listed Information	Week of the year / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese calendar) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (weekly pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
Other	See the Exploring Each Type page for more details

Weeks Book (Japanese / January Start)

Language	Japanese
Pages	240 pages
Paper Type / Binding	Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size	3.55 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2023, 2024, 2025
Yearly Index	Jan. - Dec. 2024 (2 pages)
Monthly Calendar	Dec. 2023 - Mar. 2025 (32 pages)
Daily Quotes	One per week (Japanese)
Weekly Pages	Nov. 27, 2023 - Jan. 5, 2025 (116 pages) *All weekly pages include quotes.
Graph Paper	69 pages
Bonus Pages	Shorthand Note-Taking / Using Common Items to Measure Size / My 100 / An Interview with Myself / Seasonal Sweets to Make at Home / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Contact List / Personal Notes
Listed Information	Week of the year / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese calendar) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (weekly pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
Other	See 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.

Test fountain pens before regular use: The Hobonichi Techo's Tomoe River / Tomoe River S paper is designed to prevent bleed-through, but some fountain pens and water-based ink pens are not compatible with this paper. When switching to a new pen, we recommend testing the pen somewhere in the book, such as the back memo pages, to see if the ink bleeds through or takes an especially long time to dry.
Cover corners are slightly bumpy and shiny: The corners of the cover contain light traces of press marks, shines, and lumps. This is an unavoidable part of the manufacturing process.
Coloring may stain other objects: The dye in the cover may stain other objects if it rubs against or sticks to them, especially if the cover is wet from water or sweat from your hands. Please store with care.
Imprinted year numbers may peel: The numbers of the year are stamped onto the cover in metallic or other colored leaf, so strong rubbing or everyday use may cause the numbers to peel off.
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.