The 2026 Planner Season is here! We've gotten a variety of questions regarding the release of the 2026 Hobonichi Techos so everything you need to know is here.
FAQ
When will it be available Online?
Sunday, August 31 at 7pm PST. We will be prioritizing our In Shop Drop happening on 9/1. This means that all stock will be very limited online - some stock will not be available online until after the In Shop Drop.
When will it be available In Shop?
At our 2026 Hobonichi Techo Drop on Monday, September 1 (Labor Day) from 12pm-6pm in Downtown Santa Ana. These are special shop hours just for the drop!
Will you have stock set aside for the Hobonichi Drop on Monday, September 1?
Yes, we will have dedicated stock for our In Shop Drop. It will be limited but everything you see online will be available in shop on 9/1.
Will the stock be online to preview before August 31?
Yes! You can now preview everything we will be stocking. On August 31 at 7pm PST the stock will update and be available for purchase. Keep in mind that while we will have almost the entire collection but we will not have access to any of the Japan exclusives.
Will you be stocking Mother and One Piece?
Yes! Mother will be available on Sunday, August 31 at 7pm. One Piece will be available on Tuesday, September 30 (The exact time will be announced soon).
Will you be restocking SOLD OUT items?
We will try our best to restock throughout the coming months. All stock is dependent on Hobonichi's supply. You can receive notifications if a product is back in stock by clicking on "notify me when available" on the product listing. The next restock will be early October.
Can planner books and covers be purchased separately just like in 2025?
For 2026 - A6 and A5 Covers and Planner Books will be sold together in a bundle.
Has Hobonichi addressed the paper issues from 2025?
Yes! You can read all about it here.
Can we try the reformulated Tomoe River Paper for 2026?
Yes! We currently have samples at our location in Downtown Santa Ana for you to try.
