2026 Hobonichi Techo Japanese Weeks - April Start - Virginia Lee Burton: The Little House
Hobonichi started as a lifestyle website “Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun,” [Almost Daily Itoi Newspaper] in 1998 featuring “almost-daily” essays by founder and editor-in-chief, Shigesato Itoi, who is well known for other ventures including game design and songwriting. In 2001, the Hobonichi Techo [planner] was launched after positive response from readers when asked if they would purchase a techo by the brand if developed. Since then, the Hobonichi lineup has grown from 1 to 7 types, with some being available in Japanese, English, and Chinese, and has sold over 10 million copies over the world.
Wallet-sized Techo Weeks in Japanese/April Start Features:
A cover inspired by Virginia Lee Burton’s famous picture book "The Little House". The front cover is designed with the striking, clear sky blue from the cover of the picture book. The handwritten letters and gentle brushstrokes add to the charm. Inspired by the hardcover of the original book, a slight lustre has been applied to this techo.
- 3.7" x 7.3" x 0.4"
- Two-pages-per-week from February 23, 2026 through March 4, 2027
- Monthly calendars cover March 2026 through April 2027
- Monday Start
- 62 memo pages at the end for notes
- Tomoe River Paper - thin, lightweight and fountain pen friendly
- Grid ruling with 3.55mm line spacing
- 240 cream colored pages
- Two ribbon markers
- Includes an adhesive pocket sticker that you can add to hold receipts/other slips of paper
- Does not lay completely flat by itself, hold it down lightly with your hand as you write
- Glossy paper light hardcover