Hobonichi - Weeks
Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / Japanese edition / April start / Mon start
This Weeks features artwork from Tomie, the debut work and one of the most iconic creations of horror manga artist Junji Ito. Using original illustrations that bring Junji Ito’s one-of-a-kind world to life, the artwork bridges nearly 40 years since his debut in 1987.
The Tomie - Haunting Beauty Weeks features an illustration of an illusory version of Tomie, born from a young girl’s intense admiration. Printed on a matte black cover, the image of Tomie is rendered using glossy silk screen printing to give it a subtle shine. The contrast between the two textures of black brings the artwork to life, capturing Tomie’s haunting beauty and allure.
Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / Japanese edition / April start / Mon start
Published during the Meiji era, Bijutsukai and Shin Bijutsukai are treasured collections featuring exquisite craft designs by various pattern designers, Japanese-style painters, and talented artisans whose names may have been lost to time. These beautifully crafted books showcase the art of multicolor woodblock printing and were published by Unsodo, a distinguished Kyoto-based art publisher and the only house in Japan dedicated to producing hand-printed woodblock books.
Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / Japanese edition / April start / Mon start
He doesn’t construct buildings, yet he’s an architect. He writes, sings, photographs, and paints. Kyohei Sakaguchi has continued creating in all these forms—effortlessly, like breathing. This Weeks features one of his pastel paintings.
Living in Kumamoto Prefecture, Sakaguchi began growing vegetables on a plot he rented in a community garden in 2020. On his way to the garden and while tending his plot, he captures the scenery with his smartphone. He uses these photos as references for his pastel artwork.
Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / Japanese edition / April start / Mon start
The Colors series’ simple design lets you enjoy its unique colors to the fullest. The cover uses a textile made for bookbinding, making it smooth and comfortable to the touch.
Antique Green is a warm, deep green techo. The gold-foiled 2026 on the front cover evokes the brass detailing on antique furniture, adding a sense of elegance. This Weeks has a timelessly beautiful design.
Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / JP edition / April start / Mon start
The Colors series’ simple design lets you enjoy its unique colors to the fullest. The cover uses a textile made for bookbinding, making it smooth and comfortable to the touch.
Cosmo Blue is a chic, navy techo. The year 2026 is foil-pressed onto the cover in silver, twinkling like a small star in space. It’s a basic design that can be used for various occasions.
Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / Japanese edition / April start / Mon start
The Colors series’ simple design lets you enjoy its unique colors to the fullest. The cover uses a textile made for bookbinding, making it smooth and comfortable to the touch.
Full Moon Yellow is a bright yellow techo, made in the image of the full moon. The year 2026 is foil-pressed in brown onto the cover, making for a high-contrast design. This Weeks will lift your spirits simply by looking at it.
Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / Japanese edition / April start / Mon start
The Colors series’ simple design lets you enjoy its unique colors to the fullest. The cover uses a textile made for bookbinding, making it smooth and comfortable to the touch.
Peony Purple is a techo in a pink-hued purple. The year 2026 is foil-pressed onto the cover in a metallic pink, glittering as it catches the light. This gorgeous Weeks is reminiscent of a brightly blooming peony.
Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / Japanese edition / April start / Mon start
The Colors series’ simple design lets you enjoy its unique colors to the fullest. The cover uses a textile made for bookbinding, making it smooth and comfortable to the touch.
Sky Mist is a pale blue techo. The year 2026 is foil-pressed onto the cover in silver, shining brightly as it catches the light. This design will refresh you like the glistening dew drops shimmering under the early-morning sky.
Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / Japanese edition / April start / Mon start
The Colors series’ simple design lets you enjoy its unique colors to the fullest. The cover uses a textile made for bookbinding, making it smooth and comfortable to the touch.
Strawberry Milk is a gentle pink techo. The year 2026 is foil-pressed onto the cover in purple, adding a sophisticated nuance to the design. The color combination is sweet and charming, yet also elegant and refined.
Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / Japanese edition / April start / Mon start
Shirt Fabric is a series of items created with comfortable fabric produced for clothing like shirts. This year, we present you with a Weeks made with a muted plaid fabric.
As this is a fabric made for use in clothes, it’s a 100% cotton material and feels smooth to the touch.
Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / Japanese edition / April start / Mon start
A Hobonichi Techo born from a collaboration with the digital handheld pet Tamagotchi, which took the world by storm after its 1996 release. The series, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026, continues to be loved across generations. This Weeks is designed to spark fond memories for those who took care of their own digital pet in the past, but also to bring joy to those who are still lovingly caring for theirs today.
Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / Japanese edition / April start / Mon start
The works of calligrapher Yuichi Inoue—known for breaking free from the confines of traditional calligraphy and creating bold, powerful pieces full of life—have been made into a Weeks.
In addition to his iconic ichijisho—works in which he boldly wrote a single large kanji character—Yuichi Inoue also created many pieces using conté crayon. This cover features one such work, his rendition of the poem Be Not Defeated by the Rain (Amenimo Makezu) by poet Kenji Miyazawa.
Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / Japanese edition / April start / Mon start
Yumi Kitagishi is an illustrator gaining attention in Japan and beyond, and her work has been turned into a Weeks again this year. This 2026 version showcases the full charm of her drawings once more.
The world created by Kitagishi in acrylic gouache draws you in, quietly making you imagine the stories or settings behind each piece for a special kind of wonder. Both nostalgic and exciting, her illustrations perfectly capture the charm of a picture book. The theme for this Weeks is a “White Cat’s Daily Life.”
A Weeks in collaboration with ONE PIECE magazine, a publication which dives deep into the world of the manga One Piece. Straw Hat Luffy RED, which was released in 2023 as a techo cover, is now reimagined in the shape of a Weeks!
An illustration of Luffy made by the author Eiichiro Oda for Vol.1 of the ONE PIECE magazine is laid out boldly on a red background.
The hardcover is made to be durable yet slightly flexible, and you can enjoy the finely grained texture.
This Clear Cover is not compatible with Hobonichi Techo Weeks Sneaker due to the size difference.
Pages are made with the same strong Tomoe River paper from the planner book, which is thin enough to allow each 40-page memo pad to remain under 2 mm thick. The graph paper size is 3.55 mm, the same as Weeks.
The “Drawer Pouch,” part of the Hobonichi Techo lineup, is a pouch that lets you store your favorite and important items all in one place. It’s like carrying around an organized drawer with you wherever you go.
Aqua Lime is a pouch that pairs together a slightly green-hued clear light blue with a dazzling lime green. This color combination overflows with a sense of freshness, and will surely make you feel refreshed and uplifted every time you use this item. This color scheme matches the 2026 Hobonichi Techo cover Colors: Aqua Lime.
The “Drawer Pouch,” part of the Hobonichi Techo lineup, is a pouch that lets you store your favorite and important items all in one place. It’s like carrying around an organized drawer with you wherever you go.
This Bow & Tie: Galloping Horses pouch is made with actual necktie fabric that has a pleasant textured feel and a beautiful sheen. The design features horses walking and galloping across a chic beige background, woven in fine detail using necktie weaving techniques. The interior is lined with a dark brown color to complement the design.
The “Drawer Pouch,” part of the Hobonichi Techo lineup, is a pouch that lets you store your favorite and important items all in one place. It’s like carrying around an organized drawer with you wherever you go.
A brand born in England, Liberty Fabrics have gained fans around the world, and this Drawer Pouch features their printed fabric.
Sasha Kiora is a small floral pattern reminiscent of the pastoral illustrations by Kate Greenaway, a representative picture book artist of the latter half of 19th century Britain. With pink and light blue anemones drifting through the breeze and small buds and leaves peeking through, this elegant design gives the impression of a windy meadow. The interior comes in a light pink.
The “Drawer Pouch,” part of the Hobonichi Techo lineup, is a pouch that lets you store your favorite and important items all in one place. It’s like carrying around an organized drawer with you wherever you go.
This pouch in the theme My Coffee brings illustrator Yumi Kitagishi’s drawings to life. It depicts a quiet and gentle time of relaxation, with a coffee in one hand as your companion. The black background is studded with colorful illustrations, and the pink binding and zipper pull of the case serve as accents. The interior is also in a pink shade.
The theme is “Nothing to hide”—a celebration of unfiltered beauty and self-expression. The translucent cover is intentionally designed so that the Weeks inside remains visible.
A brand born in England, Liberty Fabrics has gained fans around the world, and this zipper-type cover for the Weeks features their printed fabric.
Sasha Kiora is a small floral pattern reminiscent of the pastoral illustrations by Kate Greenaway, a representative picture book artist of the latter half of 19th century Britain. With pink and light blue anemones drifting through the breeze, and small buds and leaves peeking through, this elegant design is reminiscent of a windy meadow.
This item is a reimagining of the popular 2014 Hobonichi Techo cover skyful. This time, the color scheme was specifically created for the Hobonichi Techo cover, which depicts a sky full of stars made from colorful, brightly embroidered dots.
Its rich, wine-like color is another key highlight—perfect for both work and personal use. Named Amarone, after the luxurious Italian wine known for its deep, sweet, and full-bodied flavor.
It features a spacious pocket, yet the appearance of the cover remains simple and sleek. The cover is light and comfortable to hold despite its tri-fold design with magnets.
The vibrant and gorgeous red brightens your mood just by having it by your side.
It features a spacious pocket, yet the appearance of the cover remains simple and sleek. The cover is light and comfortable to hold despite its tri-fold design with magnets.
The vibrant and gorgeous red brightens your mood just by having it by your side.
It features a spacious pocket, yet the appearance of the cover remains simple and sleek. The cover is light and comfortable to hold despite its tri-fold design with magnets.
The vibrant and gorgeous red brightens your mood just by having it by your side.
It features a spacious pocket, yet the appearance of the cover remains simple and sleek. The cover is light and comfortable to hold despite its tri-fold design with magnets.
The vibrant and gorgeous red brightens your mood just by having it by your side.
Ohikkoshi was first released in the monthly magazine Ohanashi Pooka in 2007, and published as a picture book the following year. The squirrels all cross the bridge, go down the stairs and just when you think they all made their way across the street, they climb up the wire fence for a short rest...The sight of them all walking together, one after another, is somehow both delightful and refreshing.
Antique Green is a warm, deep green techo. The gold-foiled 2026 on the front cover evokes the brass detailing on antique furniture, adding a sense of elegance. This Weeks has a timelessly beautiful design.
Cosmo Blue is a chic, navy techo. The year 2026 is foil-pressed onto the cover in silver, twinkling like a small star in space. It’s a basic design that can be used for various occasions.
Full Moon Yellow is a bright yellow techo, made in the image of the full moon. The year 2026 is foil-pressed in brown onto the cover, making for a high-contrast design. This Weeks will lift your spirits simply by looking at it.
Peony Purple is a techo in a pink-hued purple. The year 2026 is foil-pressed onto the cover in a metallic pink, glittering as it catches the light. This gorgeous Weeks is reminiscent of a brightly blooming peony.
Sky Mist is a pale blue techo. The year 2026 is foil-pressed onto the cover in silver, shining brightly as it catches the light. This design will refresh you like the glistening dew drops shimmering under the early-morning sky.
Strawberry Milk is a gentle pink techo. The year 2026 is foil-pressed onto the cover in purple, adding a sophisticated nuance to the design. The color combination is sweet and charming, yet also elegant and refined.
okumi’s work features motifs such as animals, plants, and things that you can find in everyday life around you. The intricate embroidery is worked into fantastical and romantic designs that capture okumi’s unique worldview.
This is a Weeks that uses cow hide for a soft texture.
Both the shiny ribbon used for the bookmarks and the decorative headband on the top and bottom of the spine make for a more intricate design than a standard Weeks.
This is a Weeks that uses cow hide for a soft texture.
Both the shiny ribbon used for the bookmarks and the decorative headband on the top and bottom of the spine make for a more intricate design than a standard Weeks.
A brand born in England, Liberty Fabrics has gained fans around the world, and this Weeks features their printed fabric.
Sasha Kiora is a small floral pattern reminiscent of the pastoral illustrations by Kate Greenaway, a representative picture book artist of the latter half of 19th century Britain. With pink and light blue anemones drifting through the breeze, and small buds and leaves peeking through, this elegant design is reminiscent of a windy meadow.
This Weeks features a drawing by printmaker and artist Makoto Matsubayashi, who is based in Kochi Prefecture.
Painted with free-flowing brushstrokes, white dots stand out boldly against a black background. Though the design is refreshingly simple, with no extra embellishment, the subtle wavering and fading of the hand-drawn lines bring a gentle warmth to the overall look.
This book may seem like an ordinary black techo, but when you look closely, you will find the entire surface covered with a plaid pattern. The book is made of Takeo’s “Gingham GA,” a paper embossed with plaids reminiscent of gingham. You can see the gingham pattern from different angles of light. Although it’s embossed, it feels smooth to the touch. The year 2026 is foil-pressed in silver.
The Paper series uses the nuanced paper from the paper company Takeo for their covers.
Sky uses Takeo’s Miranda paper for its cover, making it smooth to the touch. Just like the sky in spring, this light blue shade has a slightly muted undertone.
While at first glance, this may look like a simple, single-toned cover, upon closer inspection, you will find that there is a powder-like layer of fine glitter across the entire surface.
As this is a fabric made for use in clothes, it’s a 100% cotton material and feels smooth to the touch.
The pale pastel green Melon Sorbet comes in a delicious-looking color reminiscent of melon-flavored ice cream. With its refreshing look, it promises to brighten your spirits just by holding it. The year 2026 comes in a metallic green.
The soft brown Milk Cocoa comes in the shade of a relaxing hot chocolate. With a versatile design, it’s the perfect match for both casual and elegant settings. The year 2026 is printed in gold.
The cover features a bold layout of fresh, vibrant flowers painted in acrylic. The delicate yet distinct brush strokes of the painting, as well as the depth of the colors express the inherent vitality of plants. To make the beauty of the flowers stand out, the cover has a simple design without the year printed onto it. A Weeks that lets you experience the feeling of carrying a bunch of flowers with you anywhere you go.
The charming little house, with pink walls and a red chimney on a gray roof, sits atop a hill in the quiet countryside alongside apple trees that change to reflect each season.
This smart-looking Black book has been one of the best-selling Weeks designs since the Weeks joined the lineup in 2011, thanks to its unique look of the white stripe laid over a basic black background for a stark contrast.
This softcover book is easy to flip through the pages, grasp in your hand, and shove in your pocket. The ability to roughhouse this durable little book makes it very easy to use. Because the book uses soft materials, you’ll need to hold the pages down in order to open the book flat.
The pure white stripe laid over an ivory background provides an elegant look that works well in the workplace without feeling stuffy.
This softcover book is easy to flip through the pages, grasp in your hand, and shove in your pocket. The ability to roughhouse this durable little book makes it very easy to use. Because the book uses soft materials, you’ll need to hold the pages down in order to open the book flat.
In addition to his iconic ichijisho—works in which he boldly wrote a single large kanji character—Yuichi Inoue also created many pieces using conté crayon. This cover features one such work, his rendition of the poem Be Not Defeated by the Rain (Amenimo Makezu) by poet Kenji Miyazawa.
The world created by Kitagishi in acrylic gouache draws you in, quietly making you imagine the stories or settings behind each piece for a special kind of wonder. Both nostalgic and exciting, her illustrations perfectly capture the charm of a picture book. The theme for this Weeks is a “White Cat’s Daily Life.”
The world created by Kitagishi in acrylic gouache draws you in, quietly making you imagine the stories or settings behind each piece for a special kind of wonder. Both nostalgic and exciting, her illustrations perfectly capture the charm of a picture book. The theme for this Weeks is a “White Cat’s Daily Life.”