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ColorsSmoke GrayWeeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / JPN edition / Apr start / Mon start

  • 2025ver.

The Colors series for Weeks provides users with simple yet unique color schemes, with solid bookbinding and a cover fabric that’s pleasant to the touch.



Smoke Gray is a chic gray techo. The year 2025 foil pressed on the cover is also in a similar gray color, making it a combination of different gray tones. The basic coloring matches any outfit and would be great for use at work.



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



Sold separately is the decorative Clear Cover, which can instantly change the look of your cover while protecting it from the elements.




Pictured left: “iyo okumi: Beautiful Season,” right: “Keiko Shibata: Dog Ears Fluttering in the Wind

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







The book uses thin and light yet durable Tomoe River paper. This paper that underwent an overhaul with the 2024 edition techo 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). The back of the book contains bonus pages, including Sample Symbols and Icons and Oodles of Noodles.







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




We also have the Hobonichi Pencil Board fitted for the Weeks 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.



Color combinations that makes your personality stand out

We designed the lineup for the Weeks Colors series by combining the fabric colors and the colors of the year 2025. With a basic design that contains no patterns, they are ideal for any occasion, whether at work or in your personal life.



The 2025 edition is available in six colors; we select the key colors and then develop the whole series. Once we decide on the cover fabric’s colors, we choose the colors for “2025.” For this edition, many of the colors of the year 2025 is similar to the fabric. We would be pleased if you choose one with the idea of carrying your favorite color with you.

Introduction to the Colors series products

(Hobonichi Techo 2025 lineup)

Staff List

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Styled Images: Masaki Miyashita (hannah) / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist
Mari Nagasaka
ColorsSmoke GrayWeeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / JPN edition / Apr start / Mon start
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Specifications*Specifications may vary slightly

SizeH: 188 x W: 94 x T: 10 mm / H: 7.4" x W: 3.7" x T: 0.4"
WeightApprox. 134 g
Main materialRayon / Paper
Compatible Techo Covers
Weeks Book (Japanese / April Start)
LanguageJapanese
Pages240 pages
Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size3.55 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2024, 2025, 2026
Yearly IndexApr. 2025 - Mar. 2026 (2 pages)
Monthly CalendarMar. 2025 - Apr. 2026 (28 pages)
Daily QuotesOne per week (Japanese)
Weekly Pages Feb. 24, 2025 - Apr. 5, 2026 (116 pages)
*All weekly pages include quotes.
Graph Paper73 pages
Bonus PagesShorthand Note-Taking / Using Common Items to Measure Size / My 100 / Sample Symbols and Icons / Recommended Noodle List of 47 Prefectures / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Contact List / Personal Notes
Listed InformationWeek 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)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details

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Please Read Before You Buy

We’ve compiled a list of warnings, potential issues, and tips to keep in mind for this particular product. Additionally, the color of the product may be slightly different in actuality than compared to how it appeared on a computer or smartphone screen.

Press marks or shines may appear on the corners

You may notice press marks, slight whitening, or a glossy finish on the corners of the front and back covers. These are unavoidable results of the binding process.

Color transfer may occur due to friction, pressure, or moisture

Color may transfer to other items through friction or prolonged contact. This risk increases when the cover is exposed to water or sweat, so please take extra care when carrying it near clothing or other belongings.

About the paper used (techo)

The Tomoe River paper designed for planners is known for its thinness and smooth writing surface. However, depending on the type and amount of ink or pen used—as well as environmental conditions—some ink may bleed through or take longer to dry. We recommend testing your pens on an inconspicuous area first, or using a pencil board or blotting paper for best results.