Natal Design: Hello New Day! (Retro Stripe) A5 Cousin Size - Techo Lineup

Natal DesignHello New Day! (Retro Stripe)A5 Cousin Size

2027 New

This techo cover was created in collaboration with Natal Design, an apparel brand that interprets art and culture through a unique lens, translating that vision into clothing, camping gear, and more through thoughtful design and details.

The Cousin-size cover is a tri-fold style made from Natal Design’s original “Retro Stripe” fabric. The vibrant, vintage-feeling stripe pattern is one of the brand’s signature designs. Durable, stain-resistant 1000D nylon fabric and deeply colored piping work together to snugly envelop and protect your techo. A name tag on the front and matte-finish snap buttons add distinctive accents to the design.

Because each cover is cut from a single large piece of fabric, the placement of the pattern will vary from piece to piece. We hope you’ll treasure it as a one-of-a-kind encounter.

The inside of the cover has a sophisticated look, featuring a burgundy PU base. The Natal Design logo is foil-pressed at the center, accompanied by a message that captures the brand’s philosophy. The fabric visible in the background features a vibrant print of the iconic “Lucky Swallow” motif. This all-over pattern of swallows, believed to bring good fortune, continues seamlessly underneath the pocket.

The Natal Design lineup also includes a Small Drawer Pouch alongside the techos. See the full Natal Design series here.

“GOOD BYE YESTERDAY, HELLO NEW DAY!”
True to the message Natal Design stands behind, this cover is sure to become the perfect companion for greeting each new day with a fresh sense of spirit.

About Natal Design

This brand was started in Tokyo in 1999 by designers Koji Tsukada and Shinsuke Goto. It interprets tradition, trends, and art through their own unique lens, defying conventions with products imbued with humor and edgy style. Their playful, inventive creations evoke strong emotions in those who wear them.

Visit the Natal Design website

Staff List

Photographer: Styled Images: TATSOKA / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist: Kaho Yamaguchi
Props: KERMIT CHAIR RETRO STRIPE 55,000 yen / NATAL DESIGN (NATAL DESIGN ONLINE)

Natal DesignHello New Day! (Retro Stripe)A5 Cousin Size

¥20,020 - ¥21,670 (incl. tax)
¥16,500 (incl. tax)

20 per item

Available

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Specifications*Specifications may vary slightly

Cover

Size

H: 240 x W: 435 x T: 5 mm / H: 9.4" x W: 17.1" x T: 0.2"

Weight

Approx. 161 g

Main material

Exterior: Nylon / Interior: PU

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 slightly
Weight	Approx. 445 g
Dates	Jan 2027 - Dec 2027 (Jan start) Apr 2027 - Mar 2028 (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

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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 slightly
Weight	Each Book: Approx. 260 g
Dates	Book 1: Jan 2027 - June 2027 Book 2: July 2027 - Dec 2027

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

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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 slightly
Weight	Approx. 220 g
Dates	Dec 2026 - Mar 2028

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

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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.

Pattern alignment varies by product: The patterned fabric has not been aligned to a specific layout, so the placement of each design will vary by product. The product will not be an exact replica of the one in the product photographs.

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.