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Tsuchiya Bag FactoryStarter Techo (Roll) BrownA6 Size (fits Planner and Original)

  • 2024 New
  • LOTTERY SALE

Anticipation mixed with a twinge of worry. The moment of “starting” something is special for anyone. We created a cover with Tsuchiya Kaban to support moments like this.



The leather is an oil natural leather from Tsuchiya Bag Factory’s "tone oil nume" series that has been enjoyed for a long time. The moist, soft leather will fit well into your hands and will mature as you use it to become even softer with an added sheen. You will be able to enjoy the charms of a leather cover to its fullest, making this cover the perfect choice for anyone purchasing a leather product for the first time. The color is a relatively bright brown that’s appealing to every demographic.







The cover is closed by wrapping a leather string around it. Enjoy taking your time to unwind the leather strap to open your techo and fastening it shut.



When you unravel the cover, you’ll find pockets to store your favorite pens and stationery. They come with a stopper, so your items will stay safely inside the cover even when it's tipped upside down.







There’s also a pocket where there's the opening to slip in your techo. The pocket is the perfect size to keep your cards and business cards. The logo of Tsuchiya Bag Factory and Hobonichi is embossed on the bottom left.







The interior uses a pig suede to protect your important pens and techo.



When you purchase this cover, it will come with a Starter Phrases card to carry around words that are important to you, and a leather bookmark in which you can store that card.







Spend your time “starting” something with this techo.



Because each cover is handmade by artisans, there is a limit to the number of covers that can be produced. This cover will therefore be available through lottery sales.

*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.)



The Hobonichi Techo leather covers are made with all-natural materials that have their own unique appearance. Every leather cover is a one-of-a-kind, all-natural product, so you can feel good knowing your cover is the only one like it in the world. Here are some of the unique characteristics you can expect to find.



  • Markings that naturally occur during an animal’s life

Wrinkles, veins, texture, and scratches







  • Characteristics from the manufacturing process of natural leather

Dark spots (occurs when components of the leather are exposed to iron in the air during the tanning and dyeing process)



About Tsuchiya Bag Factory

Brand producing leather bags and leather items, established in 1965. Started by creating randoseru bags in a factory in Adachi ward, Tokyo. The randoseru bags are made from over 150 parts, with artisans conducting all the processes by hand that go well above 300. Began creating leather bags and items for adults from the 2000s. Their simple and fine items are loved by people of all ages.



https://tsuchiya-kaban.com/

We want your cover to mature alongside your techo book.

This is the fourth year we’ve offered a Tsuchiya Bag Factory cover.



This cover uses an all-natural leather from Tsuchiya Bag Factory’s longtime favorite "tone oil nume" series. In previous years, the color of the leather had been enhanced, but in the Hobonichi Techo 2024 lineup we’re returning to the basics and keeping the brown natural. The color naturally deepens over continued use, and the leather takes on a nice sheen. The cover gradually softens into your hands, making it a perfect choice for anyone purchasing a leather product for the first time because it offers all the charms of the material.



You can watch your cover change as you fill the pages of your techo. We’d love for users to spend a wonderful year with their techo, watching their cover mature.

Staff List

Photographer
Styled Images: Kazufumi Shimoyashiki / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist
Kaho Yamaguchi
Makeup & Hair
Yoko Hirakawa (mod's hair)
Model
Keisuke Yamabe
Tsuchiya Bag FactoryStarter Techo (Roll) BrownA6 Size (fits Planner and Original)
  1. ¥37,070 - ¥38,170(incl. tax)
  2. ¥35,200(incl. tax)

Lottery sale
Available
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Compatible Techo Books

  • Planner (A6)1 page per day English edition
  • Original (A6)1 page per day
  • Original Avec (A6)1 page per day 6-month book
  • Day-FreeMonthly notebook

[Planner] Daily Pages (English Version)

The English-version daily techo with a refined design
This compact A6 size techo has spacious daily pages and a simple graph-paper design that offers plenty of freedom to draw, paste, and write.
  • Monday-start
  • A6 size
  • Thickness: 15 mm (0.6”)
  • Daily pages
  • Yearly calendar
  • Yearly index
  • Monthly calendar
  • Memo pages

[Original] Daily Pages・One Piece Edition (*1)

A classic easy-to-use techo
This compact A6 size techo has spacious daily pages and a simple graph-paper design that offers plenty of freedom to draw, paste, and write.
  • 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
  • Yearly calendar
  • Yearly index
  • 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

About Lottery Sales

We have done our best to offer as many of these items as we can, but if the number of customers purchasing this cover exceeds the number we could make, we will hold a lottery to determine which customers will have an opportunity to complete their purchase.

Sale MethodLottery Sale
If there are less lottery entries than covers, all entries will become purchases.If there are more lottery entries than covers, your entry will be entered into the drawing.If you win the drawing, you will automatically purchase the cover.All customers, winning or not, will receive the lottery results by Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Details
  • Payment for this product is only available by credit card or COD.
  • This cover cannot be ordered with other products. If you would like to order other products, please place a separate order for those.
  • Winners can not cancel their order or return the cover.
Sale PeriodStarts: February 1, 2024 11:00 AM Japan time
Ends: February 21, 2024 11:00 AM Japan time
Shipping DateLate March, 2024

Specifications

Cover
SizeA6 size
H: 165 x W: 385 x T: 3 mm / H: 6.5" x W: 15.2" x T: 0.1"
*Specifications may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 165 g
Main materialExterior: Cow leather / Interior: Pig leather, rayon
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.

About the Tone Oilnume leather

- The natural expression of leather, such as textures, scratches and marks are unique to each piece of leather. We hope you enjoy it as a unique, one in the world leather.
- The oil and dye are soaked into the leather, so there will be variances in color depending on the density of fibres. This means that there may be variances in color between the same product, or the same part, but please enjoy it as the unique expression of each leather.
- The leather is prone to scratches even with just your nails, but they will less noticable if you massage it for light scratches, or wait until is blends in.
- Because it's soaked with oil, you do not need to care it with oil at the start (while the oil is still in the leather, it's harder for the oil to soak in).
- When the leather is wet, it will be prone to stains, the color rubbing off, or change its shape. We recommend you use waterproofing sprays beforehand when using it in rainy conditions.
- When receipts are kept inside for a long time, the print may dissapear due to the oil in the leather.
- Because the leather is processed in a way that retains its original feel, the leather may cause color stains when it is rubbed against other objects, when it is damp, or when it adheres to other surfaces for a long time. Please be careful when wearing clothes in pale tones.

About the pig suede

- It may cause color stains when rubbed againts other objects or used when damp.
- When you spot dirt marks that draw your attention, please gently tap it with a damp towel that is wringed out properly. (Excessive rubbing will result in fluffing, so please handle with care).
- Cleaners and oils for leather cannot be used, as it will cause the surface to be sticky.

About repairs

Please directly contact Tsuchiya Bag Factory for inquiries regarding repairs.
Tsuchiya Bag Factory Repair Inquiry