PRE-ORDER 2027 Hobonichi Techo English Weeks - Yumi Kitagishi: White Cat Wallpaper
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.
PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30 AT 7PM PDT
SHIPS MID-OCTOBER
This design features exclusive illustrations specially drawn by illustrator Yumi Kitagishi. The wallpaper-like pattern combines motifs of the familiar white cat and other adorable animals, creating a design that exudes both cuteness and elegance. The small flowers and ribbons stamped in gold foil along the spine serve as a beautiful accent. The cover has been constructed as a light hardcover book with some give to it so it still bends.
- 7.4" x 3.7" x 0.39"
- Two-pages-per-week from November 30, 2026 through January 2, 2028
- Monthly calendars cover December 2026 through March 2028
- 75 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
- Rayon light hardcover