2025 Hobonichi Techo English Weeks - Keiko Shibata: Thanks for your hard work, Aoki-san

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.

DETAILS

Wallet-sized Techo Weeks in English Features:

• 3.7" x 7.4" x 0.4"

• Two-pages-per-week from November 25, 2024 through January 4, 2026

• Monthly calendars cover December 2024 through March 2026

• 73 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 (PP coated) hardcover

• This design stars Aoki, a cat taking a bow. You can get a good sense of intimacy. The surface of this cover is treated with a gloss polypropylene finish to preserve the warm look of the oil pastel artwork.