Yumi Kitagishi is an illustrator gaining attention in Japan and beyond, and her work has been turned into a techo cover 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 techo cover is a “White Cat’s Daily Life,” and it is made out of a polyester material.
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.
There is another illustration in the pocket on the back of the cover. You can see a glimpse of a white cat caught on film! Have a look inside to find out what else might be hidden.
The cover interior comes in a red checkered pattern, which was also drawn by Kitagishi. The pocket on the right is decorated with the white and black cats. Additionally, the cute white cat is also depicted on a strip of film.
Once again included this year is an exclusive brand card with an original design. If you put it in one of the pockets, opening your techo every day will become even more fun.
The pockets on the left side have pieces of stationery and other colorful items peeking out, making for another charming feature.
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.
Drawer Pouches featuring Kitagishi’s illustrations are also available in four sizes.
35 of the happy and fun-filled days in the white cat’s life are luxuriously spread out on this cover. We hope you can experience and take part in the wondrous tales woven by Kitagishi.
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
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Specifications*Specifications may vary slightly
- Cover
Size H: 228 x W: 337 x T: 3 mm / H: 9" x W: 13.3" x T: 0.1" Weight Approx. 170 g Main material Exterior: Polyester / Interior: Polyester Compatible Techo Books 
Cousin (A5)
1 page per day
Cousin Avec (A5)
1 page per day 6-month book
Day-Free
Monthly notebook
Cousin | One-Page-Per-Day TypeJapanese / English
type Monday Start (Japanese)
Monday Start (English)Size A5
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 18 mm /
H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.7"
*Specifications may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 445 g Dates Jan 2026 - Dec 2026 (Jan start)
Apr 2026 - Mar 2027 (Apr start)- A daily techo with lots of space to write
- This A5-size techo provides ample space on each daily page. It’s great for keeping in one place at home or at work and you can use it to track your child’s growth or exchange with someone.
- Daily pages
- Yearly calendar
- Yearly index
- Monthly calendar
- Weekly pages
- Memo pages
Cousin Avec | One-Page-Per-Day Type (2-Book Set)Japanese
type Monday Start (Japanese) Size A5
Each Book: H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 10 mm /
H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.4"
*Specifications may vary slightlyWeight Each Book: Approx. 260 g Dates Book 1: Jan 2026 - June 2026
Book 2: July 2026 - Dec 2026- 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.
- Daily pages
- Yearly calendar
- Yearly index
- Monthly calendar
- Weekly pages
- Memo pages
Day-Free | Monthly Techo + NotebookJapanese
type Monday Start (Japanese) Size A5
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 8 mm /
H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.3"
*Specifications may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 220 g Dates Dec 2025 - Mar 2027 - 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.
- Monthly calendar
- Yearly calendar
- Yearly index
- Graph paper notebook pages
- Book (Cousin Japanese Edition / Japanese / April Start)
Size A5 size
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 18 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.7"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 445 g Language Japanese Pages 544 pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2025, 2026, 2027 Yearly Index Apr. 2026 - Mar. 2027 (4 pages) Monthly Calendar Feb. 2026 - May 2027 (32 pages) Daily Pages Apr. 1, 2026 - Mar. 31, 2027 (377 pages)
*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).
*Additionally, 3 blank pages are featured at the beginning to provide a free area when starting out the book.Daily Quotes One per day (Japanese) Weekly Pages Mar. 30, 2026 - Apr. 4, 2027 (106 pages) Memo Pages 4 pages Bonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Memories 2026 / 12 Switches to Help You Focus / For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses / Personal Notes Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / 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 and weekly pages only include full and new moon) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details
- Book (Cousin English Edition / English / January Start)
Size A5 size
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 18 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.7"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 445 g Language English Pages 544 pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2025, 2026, 2027 Yearly Index Jan. 2026 - Dec 2026 (4 pages) Monthly Calendar Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (32 pages) Daily Pages Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2026 (377 pages)
*A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
*Every two-page spread includes one daily quote.
*Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday-start).
*Additionally, a blank two-page spread is featured at the beginning to provide a free area when starting out the book.Daily Quotes One quote per two-page spread (English) Weekly Pages Dec 29, 2025 - Jan 3, 2027 (106 pages) Memo Pages 6 pages Bonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Memories 2026 / 12 Switches to Help You Focus / For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep / Words to Remember / 365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Getting the Most Out of Your Hobonichi Techo / Gifts / Addresses / Personal Notes Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details
- Book (Cousin / Japanese / January Start)
Size A5 size
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 18 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.7"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 445 g Language Japanese Pages 544 pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2025, 2026, 2027 Yearly Index Jan. 2026 - Dec 2026 (4 pages) Monthly Calendar Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (32 pages) Daily Pages Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2026 (377 pages)
*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).
*Additionally, a blank two-page spread is featured at the beginning to provide a free area when starting out the book.Daily Quotes One per day (Japanese) Weekly Pages Dec 29, 2025 - Jan 3, 2027 (106 pages) Memo Pages 6 pages Bonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Memories 2026 / 12 Switches to Help You Focus / For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses / Personal Notes Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / 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 and weekly pages only include full and new moon) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details
- Book (Cousin Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)
Size A5 size x 2 books
Each Book: H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 10 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.4"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Each Book: Approx. 260 g Language Japanese Pages Each Book: 288 pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Start of Week 3.7 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2025, 2026, 2027 Yearly Index Book 1: Jan. - Dec. 2026 (4 pages)
Book 2: Jul. 2026 - Jun. 2027 (4 pages)Monthly Calendar Book 1: Dec. 2025 - Jul. 2026 (16 pages)
Book 2: Jun. 2026 - Jan. 2027 (16 pages)Daily Pages Book 1: Jan. 1 - Jun. 30, 2026 (187 pages)
Book 2: Jul. 1 - Dec. 31, 2026 (190 pages)
*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).
*Additionally, a blank two-page spread (three pages for Book 2) is featured at the beginning to provide a free area when starting out the book.Daily Quotes One per day (Japanese) Weekly Pages Book 1: Dec. 29, 2025 - Jul. 5, 2026 (54 pages)
Book 2: Jun. 29, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 (54 pages)Memo Pages Book 1: 8 pages
Book 2: 4 pagesBonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Memories 2026 / 12 Switches to Help You Focus / For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses / Personal Notes Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / 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 and weekly pages only include full and new moon) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details
- Book (Day-Free A5 size / Japanese / Monthly)
Size A5 size
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 8 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.3"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 220 g Language Japanese Pages 224 pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2025, 2026, 2027 Yearly Index Jan. - Dec. 2025 (4 pages) Monthly Calendar Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (32 pages) Daily Quotes Included (Japanese) Graph Paper 171 pages Bonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Memories 2026 / 12 Switches to Help You Focus / For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses / 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 (Full and new moon listed on monthly calendars) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details
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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.
- 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.
- Pen holder fits pens up to 13.5 mm wide
The pen holder is designed to fit the 12.2 mm (0.48") diameter Jetstream pen offered as a free Hobonichi Store Exclusive Bonus. 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.
- Color and print may vary slightly
The cover's color and print pattern are created by dyeing or printing onto white fabric. While we take care to ensure consistency during production, slight variations in color or pattern may occur between individual items. This may also happen across a single cover, such as a pocket compared to the rest of the cover. Minor print blurring or uneven coloring may also be present. 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.