Moomin was created in 1945 by Tove Jansson, Finland’s beloved author, painter, and artist. This year, the world of those stories has once again been brought to life as a Hobonichi Techo cover.
This cover’s design features scenes from the novel Moominpappa at Sea, in which the Moomin family goes to live on an island. Seeking solace in their new life there, Moominmamma paints a garden on the wall of the lighthouse, where she is depicted asleep, embroidered in navy thread on a pale mint cotton fabric. Above the illustration, you’ll find a quote from Moominmamma stitched in deep pink thread: “Well, it'll be another nice long day tomorrow.” The embroidery on the back depicts the Moomin family gathered together on the island they have made their home.
The interior is lined in an elegant, soft pink. The pockets are made from the same fabric as the cover, and the right pocket features a print of Moominpappa and Moomintroll out on a boat, hauling in a net and rowing with all their might. The tips of the bookmarks are adorned with charms in the shape of a white shell and a flower.
Flip open this pocket to find the English translation of a line spoken by Moominpappa in the novel.
The brand card features the lighthouse, one of the story’s most important motifs.

The Moomin lineup also includes stationery items that pair beautifully with your techo. See the full Moomin series here.
Together with this Moomin techo cover, we hope you’ll enjoy a year wrapped in the same warmth and gentleness embodied by Moominmamma herself.
Tove Jansson (1914-2001) was a Finnish-Swedish writer and artist, who achieved worldwide fame as the creator of the stories about the Moomins, written and illustrated between 1945 and 1977. The Moomin family and their friends live an adventurous life in the idyllic and peaceful Moominvalley in harmony with nature. They are a family of white and roundish trolls with large snouts.
© Moomin Characters™
| Size | H: 165 x W: 244 x T: 3 mm / H: 6.5" x W: 9.6" x T: 0.1" *Excluding pen holders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Weight | Approx. 100 g | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Main material | Exterior: Cotton / Interior: Cotton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatible Techo Books |
Planner | One-Page-Per-Day TypeEnglish![]() ![]()
Original | One-Page-Per-Day TypeStandard Edition (Japanese / English) / One Piece Edition (*1)![]() ![]()
Original Avec | One-Page-Per-Day Type (2-Book Set)Japanese![]() ![]()
Day-Free | Monthly Techo + NotebookJapanese![]() ![]()
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If you’ve used any of these products, we welcome your notes on what you like about them or what led you to buy them so we can share it with customers who are currently considering these products. We’d also love to welcome comments from customers who purchased their techo outside the Hobonichi Store or received their book as a gift.
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.
Due to the structure of the cover that opens flat 180 degrees, exterior stitching areas may appear puckered and lining material may be loose.
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.
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.























