2026 Hobonichi Techo Original Avec Books Japanese A5

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.

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DETAILS

A5 Avec Books in Japanese Features:

• 5.8.1" x 8.3" x 0.4" (A5)

• This is a set of 2 books

• Monday Start

• Yearly Index

• Monthly Calendar - Book 1: December 2025 - July 2026 (16 pages), Book 2: June 2026 - January 2027 (16 pages)

• Daily Pages - Book 1: January 1 - June 30, 2026 (187 pages), Book 2: July 1 - December 31, 2026 (190 pages)

• Weekly Pages -  Book 1: December 29, 2025 - July 5, 2026 (54 pages), Book 2: July 6, 2026 - January 3, 2027 (54 pages) 

• Grid ruling with 3.7mm line spacing

• Each book is 288 pages

• Tomoe River S Paper - thin, lightweight and fountain pen friendly

• Lays flat

• The unique feature of the Avec is that it splits the year into two books (6 months in each book).