Yumi Kitagishi: White Cat’s Daily Life Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / ENG or JPN edition / Jan or Apr start / Mon start - Techo Lineup

Yumi KitagishiWhite Cat’s Daily LifeWeeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / ENG or JPN edition / Jan or Apr start / Mon start

2026 New
Jan / Apr Start

Yumi Kitagishi is an illustrator gaining attention in Japan and beyond, and her work has been turned into a Weeks again this year. This 2026 version showcases the full charm of her drawings once more.

The world created by Kitagishi in acrylic gouache draws you in, quietly making you imagine the stories or settings behind each piece for a special kind of wonder. Both nostalgic and exciting, her illustrations perfectly capture the charm of a picture book. The theme for this Weeks is a “White Cat’s Daily Life.”

The day she placed a candle on a cake and celebrated. The day she dressed herself up with a ribbon. The day she enjoyed leisurely hanging out with her stuffed teddy. All of the wonderful moments the white cat experienced in her everyday life are recorded in a vivid memory board.

Both the front cover and the spine showcase the year 2026, and the number on the spine is handwritten by Kitagishi herself. While the number on the front is pressed with silver foil, the one on the spine is in a pink foil, with both shining beautifully as they catch the light.

Once again included this year is an exclusive brand card with an original design. If you use it as a bookmark, opening your techo will become even more fun.

In addition to the cover, we have prepared a variety of items using Kitagishi’s work, such as stickers, a sticky note roll, an embroidered bookmark, a mini folder, a mini letter set, an Everlasting “Paper” Bag and a ballpoint pen, which you can use to match your techo.

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.

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. It's characterized by its ability to hold ink well and provide a smooth writing experience.

The Weeks book has space for writing in plans or journal entries, and it also has plenty of grid paper memo pages in the back. The back of the book contains bonus pages, including Memories 2026 and 12 Switches to Help You Focus.

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.

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About Yumi Kitagishi

Illustrator. Creates works with a rich sense of color and the warmth of hand-drawing, giving people a picture book-like view of the world. Illustrated Almost Christmas (published by Hakusensha) and Kitty Cat Nursery Strolling Car (written by Hiroshi Ishizaki, published by Kodansha).

Introduction to the Yumi Kitagishi series products

(Hobonichi Techo 2026 lineup)

Staff List

Photographer: Styled Images: Jin Yamamoto / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist: Reiko Ogino
Makeup & Hair: Takae Kamikawa (mod's hair)
Model: Julie Hachiya

Yumi KitagishiWhite Cat’s Daily LifeWeeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / ENG or JPN edition / Jan or Apr start / Mon start

¥3,190 - ¥3,300 (incl. tax)

20 per item

Available

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Specifications*Specifications may vary slightly

Size	H: 188 x W: 94 x T: 11 mm / H: 7.4" x W: 3.7" x T: 0.4"
Weight	Approx. 135 g
Main material	Glossy paper (PP coated) / Paper
Compatible Techo Covers	Weeks Cover

Weeks Book (Japanese / April Start)

Language	Japanese
Pages	240 pages
Paper Type / Binding	Thin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size	3.55 mm *Monthly calendar pages are 3.4 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2025, 2026, 2027
Yearly Index	Apr. 2026 - Mar. 2027 (2 pages)
Monthly Calendar	Mar. 2026 - Apr. 2027 (28 pages)
Daily Quotes	One per week (Japanese)
Weekly Pages	Feb. 23, 2026 - Apr. 4, 2027 (116 pages) *All weekly pages include quotes.
Graph Paper	73 pages
Bonus Pages	365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Using Things around You to Measure Size / My 100 / Memories 2026 / 12 Switches to Help You Focus / 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 (English / January Start)

Language	English
Pages	240 pages
Paper Type / Binding	Thin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size	3.55 mm *Monthly calendar pages are 3.4 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2025, 2026, 2027
Yearly Index	Jan. - Dec. 2026 (2 pages)
Monthly Calendar	Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (32 pages)
Daily Quotes	One per week (English)
Weekly Pages	Dec. 1, 2025 - Jan. 3, 2027 (114 pages) *All weekly pages include quotes.
Graph Paper	75 pages
Bonus Pages	Useful Abbreviations / Using Things around You to Measure Size / Favorites / My 100 / Memories 2026 / 12 Switches to Help You Focus / 365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Addresses / 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 / January Start)

Language	Japanese
Pages	240 pages
Paper Type / Binding	Thin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size	3.55 mm *Monthly calendar pages are 3.4 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2025, 2026, 2027
Yearly Index	Jan. - Dec. 2026 (2 pages)
Monthly Calendar	Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (32 pages)
Daily Quotes	One per week (Japanese)
Weekly Pages	Dec. 1, 2025 - Jan. 3, 2027 (114 pages) *All weekly pages include quotes.
Graph Paper	71 pages
Bonus Pages	365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Using Things around You to Measure Size / My 100 / Memories 2026 / 12 Switches to Help You Focus / 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

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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.

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.