2026 Hobonichi Techo Cousin Planner Book & Cover Japanese A5 - April Start - Makoto Matsubayashi: Pink Flowers
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.
For April Start 2026, the A5 Cover will not be sold separately. It will be bundled with the 2026 Hobonichi Techo Cousin Planner Book Japanese A5 April Start: Monday Start
A5 Techo in Japanese April Start/Monday Start Features:
- 5.8" x 8.3" x 0.7" (A5)
- One page per day from April 1, 2026-March 31, 2027 (377 pages)
- Weekly 2 page spread from March 30, 2026 through April 4, 2027 (106 pages)
- Monthly calendars cover February 2026 through May 2027 (32 pages)
- A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
- A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
- Tomoe River S Paper - thin, lightweight and fountain pen friendly
- Grid ruling with 3.7mm line spacing
- Includes 4 memo pages
- 544 pages
- Lays flat
- A fun feature of this edition is that each month is printed in a different color.
This planner also includes an A5 Cover:
A techo cover made using a drawing by printmaker and artist Makoto Matsubayashi. Printed on a pink background with a large flower drawn in carefree strokes of a crayon. This cover will make you happy and energized just by looking at it. One of the charms on the two bookmarks is also a flower designed by Matsubayashi.
- 8.98" x 13.27" x 0.12"
- Two ribbon bookmarks
- Storage slots for cards and small essentials
- Two pen loops (butterfly-stopper) that keep the cover closed when a single pen is inserted through both.
- Made of Polyester