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**Hobonichi Techo - Japanese Cousin Book A5 - 2026 - April Start

A5 Size | Daily | Jan start | Mon start | Japanese

The Hobonichi Techo Cousin Book is an A5-sized techo with ample writing space, featuring one page per day. This April-start version starts in April 2026 and covers through March 2027.

Not only is it useful for writing down your plans for the day, jotting down memos, doodling, pasting event tickets or photos, the spacious Cousin is easy to use as a techo to write down everything work-related, as a family notebook, tracking the growth of children and pasting in pictures to create a family album or sharing pages among family members. It’s also frequently used as a planner that is always kept on a desktop or table rather than carrying around. 

**Hobonichi Techo - Japanese Original Book 2026 (A6) - April Start

A6 Size / Daily / April start / Mon start

The Hobonichi Techo Original Book is an A6-sized techo with one page per day. This April-start version starts in April 2026 and covers through March 2027.

This original form of the Hobonichi Techo has been loved by many users since its introduction in 2002, and the 2026 edition marks the techo’s 25th year. Its daily pages offer plenty of space to fill despite the book’s compact A6 size. The graph paper offers an open layout for you to neatly lay out writings, clippings, and drawings.

**Hobonichi Techo - Junji Ito: Tomie - Sticky Notes of Terror
These sticky notes feature artwork from Tomie, the debut and one of the most iconic works of horror manga artist Junji Ito. Using original illustrations from the manga, created nearly 40 years ago in 1987, the designs capture the eerie, one-of-a-kind world Junji Ito is known for.

The set includes four designs, with 20 sheets each. Among them are speech bubbles that reflect Tomie’s beauty and arrogance, an unsettling scene showing two Tomies, twisted horror-style action lines, and a chilling To Do list that feels like a command from Tomie herself. Every design is strikingly beautiful, laced with a sense of eerie allure.
**Hobonichi Techo - Pencil Board - Junji Ito (Tomie)
This pencil board is specially made for each of the Hobonichi Techo book sizes. This item will keep your ballpoint pen from slipping and help prevent bumpy writing marks from appearing, improving the writing experience as a whole.

These pencil boards feature artwork from Tomie, the debut and one of the most iconic works of horror manga artist Junji Ito. Using original illustrations from the manga, created nearly 40 years ago in 1987, the designs capture the eerie, one-of-a-kind world Junji Ito is known for. All three sizes are finished with a shimmering holographic effect on the front to evoke Tomie’s elusive beauty and
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**Hobonichi Techo - Unforgettable Day Stickers - Heavenly Sweets
This set of 26 stickers is designed to add a special touch to days that stand out from the rest. There are unique frame stickers to go around things you’ve written in your techo and other places, line stickers that you can mix and match together however you like, translucent stickers that have a sparkling hologram effect, and stickers that are illustrated with various motifs indicative of an unforgettable day. 

Illustrator Nutoguran collaborated with us on these sparkling Heavenly Sweets stickers that serve as a special treat for special days. They have a soft colour palette with a touch of neon and pearl sparkles to really make these designs into super special decorations. 
**Hobonichi Techo - Unforgettable Day Stickers - Not a Dream
This set of 26 stickers is designed to add a special touch to days that stand out from the rest. There are unique frame stickers to go around things you’ve written in your techo and other places, line stickers that you can mix and match together however you like, translucent stickers that have a sparkling hologram effect, and stickers that are illustrated with various motifs indicative of an unforgettable day. 

These “not a dream” stickers made in collaboration with artist Harune Horigome allow us to remind ourselves that there may be some days that seemed just like a dream, but they actually did happen. They have a calming black and white color scheme that’s dotted with sparkle by areas foil-pressed in gold. These illustrations seem to tell a story, which is perfect for making your special day even more unforgettable. 
**Hobonichi Techo - Unsodo: Bijutsukai - Mini Envelopes
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.
**Hobonichi Techo - Unsodo: Bijutsukai - Mini Letter Set
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.
**Hobonichi Techo - Weekly Calendar - 2026 - Spring Start
This weekly calendar is a supplement to the A6 Hobonichi Techo Original. Each two-page spread covers an entire week, allowing you to view your schedule at a glance. Each daily column includes a full 24-hour timeline and three checkboxes at the top, making it easy to plan out your week.

The booklet is printed on Tomoe River paper and features a convenient graph-paper design and lay-flat binding sewn in with thread. It fits perfectly into a cover pocket due to its slightly smaller size than the techo book.

This calendar is also a great option for users of the Original techo who want the weekly diary pages that are included in the Cousin.
**Hobonichi Techo - Weeks - JP Version - Junji Ito: Tomie - Haunting Beauty

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.

**Hobonichi Techo - Weeks - JP Version - Unsodo: Bijutshukai (Blue Pigeons)

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.

**Hobonichi Techo - Weeks: JP Version  - April Start - Kyohei Sakaguchi:En Route to Kumamoto

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.

**Hobonichi Techo - Weeks: JP Version - April Start - Colours: Antique Green

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.

**Hobonichi Techo - Weeks: JP Version - April Start - Colours: Cosmo Blue

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.

**Hobonichi Techo - Weeks: JP Version - April Start - Colours: Full Moon Yellow

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.

**Hobonichi Techo - Weeks: JP Version - April Start - Colours: Peony Purple

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.

**Hobonichi Techo - Weeks: JP Version - April Start - Colours: Sky Mist

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.

**Hobonichi Techo - Weeks: JP Version - April Start - Colours: Strawberry Milk

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.

**Hobonichi Techo - Weeks: JP Version - April Start - Shirt Fabric: Foggy Plaid

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.

**Hobonichi Techo - Weeks: JP Version - April Start - Tamagotchi: Our Tamagotchi

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.

**Hobonichi Techo - Weeks: JP Version - April Start - Yuichi Inoue: Amenimo Makezu

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.

**Hobonichi Techo - Weeks: JP Version - April Start - Yumi Kitagishi: White Cat's Daily Life

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.”

*Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - ONE PIECE: Straw Hat Luffy (Black)

A cover in collaboration with ONE PIECE magazine, a publication which dives deep into the world of the manga One Piece. This layout showcases the brave Luffy that the author Eiichiro Oda drew for the cover of Vol. 14 of the ONE PIECE magazine.

The chic cover features an illustration which is silk-screen printed onto a black background. The red stitching on the edge and the bookmark in a matching shade serve as bold accents.

*Hobonichi Techo - A6 Original Cover - ONE PIECE: End of Luffy's Dream

A cover in collaboration with ONE PIECE magazine, a publication which dives deep into the world of the manga One Piece. This layout showcases the brave Luffy that the author Eiichiro Oda drew for the cover of Vol. 14 of the ONE PIECE magazine.

The chic cover features an illustration which is silk-screen printed onto a black background. The red stitching on the edge and the bookmark in a matching shade serve as bold accents.

*Hobonichi Techo - A6 Original Cover - ONE PIECE: Straw Hat Luffy

A cover in collaboration with ONE PIECE magazine, a publication which dives deep into the world of the manga One Piece. This layout showcases the brave Luffy that the author Eiichiro Oda drew for the cover of Vol. 14 of the ONE PIECE magazine.

The chic cover features an illustration which is silk-screen printed onto a black background. The red stitching on the edge and the bookmark in a matching shade serve as bold accents.

*Hobonichi Techo - ONE PIECE: Index Stickers - Pirate Flag
An item in collaboration with ONE PIECE magazine, a publication which dives deep into the world of the manga One Piece. 

The familiar pirate flag from the One Piece series has been turned into a set of index stickers. You can stick these onto the edges of your monthly calendar page or daily pages to immediately find and open up to your desired spot. They also serve as an accent, even when your techo is closed.
*Hobonichi Techo - ONE PIECE: Sticky Notes - Sparkling SIlver Old Guys
An item in collaboration with ONE PIECE magazine, a publication which dives deep into the world of the manga One Piece. A sticky note set that depicts the cool and understated older men in the One Piece manga. By writing into the speech bubbles, you can leave quiet and refined memos.

Out of the many One Piece characters, we have chosen Monkey D. Garp, Edward Newgate (Whitebeard), Silvers Rayleigh, Gaimon and Zeff for a total of five designs. The illustrations are printed in silver ink.
*Hobonichi Techo - ONE PIECE: Vivre Card & Treasure Tab Letter Press
An item in collaboration with ONE PIECE magazine, a publication which dives deep into the world of the manga One Piece. This message card uses a traditional letterpress printing technique for a luxurious finish, that you can use at just the right, crucial moment.

Vivre Card is based on the piece of paper that includes Silvers Rayleigh’s name, which appears in the manga. Treasure Tab is based on the handwritten note a young Luffy leaves behind after he dines and dashes in the Goa Kingdom with Ace and Sabo.
*Hobonichi Techo - Tamagotchi: Kodomo no kao: Pochitto6 Push Botton Stamp
This push-button stamp set contains six designs per item. These stamps are self-inked, so you’ll be able to stamp icons easily by simply placing the stamp over where you want to stamp it and pushing the button. The button-like feeling makes it fun to stamp.

In the design for Tamagotchi, the characters are lined up in their cute pixel art styles. From the top, you have Mametchi in orange ink, Tamatchi in pink ink and Techotchi in blue ink―a Tamagotchi that was newly discovered on the Hobonichi Techo! Continuing on, there is Kuchipatchi in green ink, Oyajitchi in black ink and finally, a poop in brown ink that is being flushed away. It’s all up to your creativity where you want to use which design!
*Hobonichi Techo - TSUKI no IRO - Uniball One (0.38mm) - Jan-June Set with Case
The main body of almost a daily notebook,
Used for originals, kazun, and HON,
12 gentle and calm colours.
Based on the "colour of the moon",
We created a stationery series with a simple design.

"Uniball One 6-piece set" is
From Uniball One, which can be written clearly with vivid colours,
There are 12 colours in total, split into 2 sets
6 bottles each divided into the first half and the second half of the year
It is a set in the original case.
*Hobonichi Techo - TSUKI no IRO - Uniball One (0.38mm) - July-December Set with Case
The main body of almost a daily notebook,
Used for originals, kazun, and HON,
12 gentle and calm colours.
Based on the "colour of the moon",
We created a stationery series with a simple design.

"Uniball One 6-piece set" is
From Uniball One, which can be written clearly with vivid colours,
There are 12 colours in total, split into 2 sets
6 bottles each divided into the first half and the second half of the year
It is a set in the original case.
*Hobonichi Techo - Weeks: English Version - ONE PIECE: Straw Hat Luffy

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.

*Hobonichi Techo - Yumi Kitagishi - Ballpoint Pen - White Cat
Yumi Kitagishi is an illustrator gaining attention in Japan and beyond, and this pen was created in the image of her character White Cat.
The little figure on the pen, looking as if it came straight out of an illustration, is so adorably made that you can't help but gaze at it.

Kitagishi actually made this delicate figure herself with clay. This shape was taken as is for this model of the cat resting on the pen.
*Hobonichi Techo- ONE PIECE: Stickers - Chopper's Techo First Aid Kit
An item in collaboration with ONE PIECE magazine, a publication which dives deep into the world of the manga One Piece. In those moments when you make a mistake, or when you simply have nothing to write about, these stickers reach out a helping hand.

Various motifs, such as cotton candy, mushrooms, Chopper’s hat, the Rumble Ball or even the faces of the Straw Hat Crew make up these stickers. They come in both in small and large sizes, on twelve sheets of a colorful backing in the shape of a plaster.
Hobonichi Techo - 5 Year Techo - A5 Cover - Hiroko Kubota: The Sea’s Dream at Dawn
In a quiet, open landscape with a beautiful view, the world of Hiroko Kubota shines with originality, beauty, and unique ideas. This time, one of Kubota’s works has been turned into a cover for a Large Hobonichi 5-Year Techo.

To be worthy of something that you will keep for 5 years, it’s made to keep sparking your interest. Every time you inspect it closely, you will discover something fresh and new about the design. After many thoughtful exchanges with Kubota, we incorporated a variety of subtle, creative touches to this cover.
Hobonichi Techo - 5 Year Techo - A5 Leather Cover - Natural
Specially made as the cover of the Hobonichi 5-Year Techo, Natural is made of tanned cow leather that changes color over time as the leather ages.

The covers were created to protect the book you’ll carry with you for 5 years. It will conform nicely to your hands over time, and you’ll enjoy its classic look for years to come.

The front of the cover is cleanly imprinted with the name Hobonichi 5-Year Techo.
Hobonichi Techo - 5 Year Techo - A5 Leather Cover - Red
The gorgeous and timeless Red cover is specially designed to comfortably fit the 5 year techo

The covers were created to protect the book you’ll carry with you for 5 years. It will conform nicely to your hands over time, and you’ll enjoy its classic look for years to come.
Hobonichi Techo - 5 Year Techo - A5 mina perhonen: anone-anone (Black)
minä perhonen creates timeless, all-original garment textiles that are specially dyed, embroidered, and woven to recreate hand-drawn designs. 

We created this Hobonichi 5-Year Techo cover in the hope you will spend your five years with this minä perhonen textile growing more attached to it every time you touch it. 
Hobonichi Techo - 5 Year Techo - A6 Cover - Hiroko Kubota: The Sea’s Dream at Dawn
In a quiet, open landscape with a beautiful view, the world of Hiroko Kubota shines with originality, beauty, and unique ideas. This time, one of Kubota’s works has been turned into a cover for a Large Hobonichi 5-Year Techo.

To be worthy of something that you will keep for 5 years, it’s made to keep sparking your interest. Every time you inspect it closely, you will discover something fresh and new about the design. After many thoughtful exchanges with Kubota, we incorporated a variety of subtle, creative touches to this cover.
Hobonichi Techo - 5 Year Techo - A6 Leather Cover - Natural
Specially made as the cover of the Hobonichi 5-Year Techo, Natural is made of tanned cow leather that changes color over time as the leather ages.

The covers were created to protect the book you’ll carry with you for 5 years. It will conform nicely to your hands over time, and you’ll enjoy its classic look for years to come.

The front of the cover is cleanly imprinted with the name Hobonichi 5-Year Techo.
Hobonichi Techo - 5 Year Techo - A6 Leather Cover - Red
Specially made as the cover of the Hobonichi 5-Year Techo, Natural is made of tanned cow leather that changes color over time as the leather ages.

The covers were created to protect the book you’ll carry with you for 5 years. It will conform nicely to your hands over time, and you’ll enjoy its classic look for years to come.

The front of the cover is cleanly imprinted with the name Hobonichi 5-Year Techo.
Hobonichi Techo - 5 Year Techo JP Book A5 - 2026-2030

Japanese Version - January start

This A5-size book has pages dated across a 5-year span. The textured cover is a calming shade of brown with the years foil-pressed in gold, and the book contains a dark brown bookmark for a complete look that works well without adding an additional cover.

Hobonichi Techo - 5 Year Techo JP Book A6 - 2026-2030

Japanese Version - January start

This A6-size book has pages dated across a 5-year span. The textured cover is a calming shade of brown with the years foil-pressed in gold, and the book contains a dark brown bookmark for a complete look that works well without adding an additional cover. 

Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - 100% ORANGE: Where's Squirrel Going
The picture book Ohikosshi illustrated by 100%ORANGE is now available on a Hobonichi Techo cover.

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.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Alettone (Gray)
This smart cover features a clear pocket as its star element and is made of soft, lightweight PVC. Its name, “Alettone”—which refers to the part of an aircraft’s wings called an aileron—was inspired by the way the flap of the cover folds neatly over, much like an aileron folds during flight. While the design has a refined and understated color palette that gives it a sense of elegance, the soft PVC material keeps it light and comfortable to carry. The cover opens and closes with a snap button, and its versatile, minimalist style suits any user or setting.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Beautiful People: Nothing to Hide (black)
This is a Hobonichi Techo cover created in collaboration with the fashion brand beautiful people.

The theme is “Nothing to hide”—a celebration of unfiltered beauty and self-expression. The translucent cover is intentionally designed so that the techo inside remains visible.

The cover features a crocodile-embossed pattern on PVC. By pairing the transparency of PVC with the embossed texture of natural leather, this design captures beautiful people’s signature sense of playful contrast
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Candy Stripper: Random Dog & Cat (Black)

This retro-pop butterfly stopper cover is made from a glossy enamel material and scattered with photos of adorable dogs and cats. Created to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Candy Stripper, a beloved fashion brand since its founding in 1995, this is our third collaboration cover together.

A design filled with irresistible charm, featuring random placements of dog and cat photos interspersed with English wording. The shiny enamel texture and chic black background bring out the playful, stylish vibe.

Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Colours: Black X Clear Blue
The Colors series is a regular part of our cover lineup, available in a variety of solid colors and always featuring a basic style with pen holders to keep your cover shut. We’ve implemented many improvements over the years in response to customer input, making the Colors series one of the most user-friendly options in the lineup. We’ve carefully chosen several color schemes for this year’s lineup.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Colours: Chamomile Mint
The Colors series is a regular part of our cover lineup, available in a variety of solid colors and always featuring a basic style with pen holders to keep your cover shut. We’ve implemented many improvements over the years in response to customer input, making the Colors series one of the most user-friendly options in the lineup. We’ve carefully chosen several color schemes for this year’s lineup.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Colours: Honey Lilac
The Colors series is a regular part of our cover lineup, available in a variety of solid colors and always featuring a basic style with pen holders to keep your cover shut. We’ve implemented many improvements over the years in response to customer input, making the Colors series one of the most user-friendly options in the lineup. We’ve carefully chosen several color schemes for this year’s lineup.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Colours: Ivy Forest
The Colors series is a regular part of our cover lineup, available in a variety of solid colors and always featuring a basic style with pen holders to keep your cover shut. We’ve implemented many improvements over the years in response to customer input, making the Colors series one of the most user-friendly options in the lineup. We’ve carefully chosen several color schemes for this year’s lineup.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Colours: Sweet Cacao
The Colors series is a regular part of our cover lineup, available in a variety of solid colors and always featuring a basic style with pen holders to keep your cover shut. We’ve implemented many improvements over the years in response to customer input, making the Colors series one of the most user-friendly options in the lineup. We’ve carefully chosen several color schemes for this year’s lineup.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Iyo Okumi: A Story About Me
This cover was created with an embroidered work designed by embroidery artist and illustrator iyo okumi.

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. 
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Kyohei Sakaguchi: Field Sky
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 Hobonichi Techo cover 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.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Leather: Sage Green

A butterfly-stopper style cover in a light green leather reminiscent of sage leaves. From its supple feel to the finely textured grain, this cover lets you fully experience the refined allure of premium Italian leather.

Crafted from high-quality Spanish hide and tanned in the north of Italy by the company Poletto, this is a leather called Nautilus. Taking on the challenge of combining tradition with modern techniques worthy of a contemporary product, Poletto has created this leather which has a unique elasticity and texture.

Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Leather: Taut ( Gray & Light Blue)

This is a sleek leather cover that fits snugly around your techo. There is no butterfly-stopper pen holder, and even the pockets have been kept to a minimum to keep the bulk down and make this cover the most compact way to hold your techo.

The leather used is called Seta Double, tanned by the North Italian company Poletto. The European hide was chrome-tanned to give this slightly matte yet clear leather. The name Seta comes from the Italian word for silk, and speaks for the silky smooth touch and natural finish of this leather.

Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Leather: TS Basic - Black
We created this black leather cover with graphic designer Taku Satoh, who is in charge of the Hobonichi Techo’s design direction.

TS stands for the initials of Taku Satoh. Out of all the various Hobonichi Techo covers, this has been a staple in our lineup and has been a popular choice for over ten years.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Letter
This is an envelope-style cover with a string-and-button closure, titled Letter. The design features a triangular flap and a combination of two contrasting fabrics with different textures.

A techo can feel like a letter to yourself. We created this cover with the hope that you’ll enjoy quiet moments of reflection—like writing a letter to your own heart. Even the action of winding and unwinding the string to open and close the cover is meant to be savored, as part of a mindful, personal ritual.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Liberty Fabrics: Saha Kiora

A brand born in England, Liberty Fabrics has gained fans around the world, and this “butterfly-stopper” style cover 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.

Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Makoto Matsubayashi: Pink Flowers
This techo cover features a drawing by printmaker and artist Makoto Matsubayashi, who is based in Kochi Prefecture.

Using crayons with bold, free-flowing strokes, Matsubayashi illustrated a large, blooming flower. The gentle wavering of the hand-drawn lines gives it a soft, inviting charm. The bright pink base color was chosen to reflect the feel of Matsubayashi’s original artwork, resulting in a design that lifts your spirits and fills you with joy the moment you see it.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Mina Perhonen: Aalto
minä perhonen creates timeless, all-original garment textiles that are specially dyed, embroidered, and woven to recreate hand-drawn designs.

Using plenty of water to mix in with the paint and a flat brush, a collection of arcs that blend together is created for the aalto. This textile was made with transparent watercolor which overlaps in layers, making them look like waves that continue into the distance, and to the far reaches of an endless sea.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Mini Perhonen: Skyful (yellow)
minä perhonen creates timeless, all-original garment textiles that are specially dyed, embroidered, and woven to recreate hand-drawn designs.

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.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Quilt
Titled Quilt, this cover uses quilted material to create a pouch-like design.
The soft sage green color gives it a calm and composed look, while the overall shape and materials keep things casual and approachable.

Made with soft padding, the cover has a gentle, cushioned feel. You can easily toss in your techo along with a thicker notebook and carry them together with no fuss. The long strap can loop around your wrist, making it great for carrying on the go. Feel free to use it just like you would a pouch.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Shirt Fabric: Foggy Plaid

A classic, simple checkered pattern that never goes out of style. This cover was made with a muted plaid print.

The basic color scheme of gray and brown make for a sophisticated plaid pattern, and the subtle lines woven into the fabric give it a chic and soft impression.

Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Single Colour: Amarone
This zip-style cover features a simple design that fits seamlessly into any setting.

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.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Tamagotchi: Tamagotchi Techo Discovered!
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 cover 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.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Tolight: Garden of Botany
With the concept of “Freedom, like drawing a picture,” Tolight releases new collections each season featuring the designer’s own drawings as a focal point. This techo cover was made in collaboration with Tolight.

Contrasting the dark, soft plaid fabric, the printed flowers are bold and eye-catching, and look like they have been directly drawn onto the background. The cover is overflowing with the vitality inherent to plants. Although this is a flower print, it is far from being too sweet, and the sophisticated tone of the design makes this a perfect match for anyone regardless of gender or age.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Tragen (Black)
We created a cover to carry stationery and other useful items along with your techo. Its name is “tragen,” which means “to carry” in German. 

Although the unique pocket holds plenty, the appearance of the cover remains simple and sleek. The design would look great for all users. 

Another feature is that it is light and comfortable to hold despite its tri-fold design with magnets. We designed this cover to be nice looking as it is, with a casual beauty. 
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Tragen - Mustard
We created a cover to carry stationery and other useful items along with your techo. Its name is “Tragen,” which means “to carry” in German. 

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. 

 
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Tragen - Oakmoss
We created a cover to carry stationery and other useful items along with your techo. Its name is “Tragen,” which means “to carry” in German. 

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. 
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Tragen - Purple
We created a cover to carry stationery and other useful items along with your techo. Its name is “Tragen,” which means “to carry” in German. 

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. 

 
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Tragen - Red
We created a cover to carry stationery and other useful items along with your techo. Its name is “Tragen,” which means “to carry” in German. 

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. 
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Virginia Lee Burton: The Little House
The children’s book The Little House by American author Virginia Lee Burton is now available on a Hobonichi Techo.

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. 
 
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Yuichi Inoue: Jo (Going Up)
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 techo cover.

This cover features Inoue’s signature style of ichijisho, or “single-character works.” Each dynamic character, written with a large brush soaked in ink on paper larger than the artist himself, bursts with energy while also conveying a sense of delicacy. From among the many single-character works he created, we selected “Jo”—a culmination of his later years—to serve as the basis for this cover design.
 
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Cover - Yumi Kitagishi: White Cat's Daily Life
Yumi Kitagishi is an illustrator gaining attention in Japan and beyond, and her work has been turned into a techo cover 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 techo cover is a “White Cat’s Daily Life,” and it is made out of a polyester material.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Planner Cover - Alettone (Brown)
This slim PVC cover has a clear pocket as its main feature. The cover name “Alettone” refers to the part of an aircraft’s wings called an aileron, due to the way the techo cover’s lid can similarly fold shut with a snap. The soft PVC material makes it light and comfortable to carry, while the subdued color scheme gives it a sense of elegance. It closes with a snap button and has a design that fits any user in any setting. Foil-pressed in gold is the thought-provoking message, “Writing by hand is like sending your mind on a journey.”
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Planner Cover - Keiko Shibata: Emotional Reunion with Kariya-san
We’ve turned this unique piece of art by Keiko Shibata into a Hobonichi Techo cover. “Emotional Reunion with Kariya-san” was originally drawn for Shibata’s personal art gallery held in 2017. 

Kariya-san the elephant has reunited with a young girl and is holding her tightly. This single image expresses a very heartfelt story.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Planner Cover - mina perhonen: hutte
minä perhonen creates timeless, all-original garment textiles that are specially dyed, embroidered, and woven to recreate hand-drawn designs. 

Huts that create a forest; in the “hütte” design, the houses we live in are lined up like trees in the forest.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Planner Cover - Only is Not Lonely (Chocolate)
This techo cover is designed to offer users a simplified cover for their book. The cover excludes standards from our usual covers, including the pockets and butterfly stoppers, and instead prioritizes being compact and portable. The cover material is made with faux leather for easy use. 

The front cover includes the short message “Only is not lonely.” This phrase was coined as a slogan in 1998 when Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun was founded. 
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Planner Cover - PAMM: Thanks Sea
This techo cover was created with PAMM, who focuses on the idea of “Wear my thought.” The brand features attractive pajama sets designed to be worn during the time when you are truly all to yourself: in your dreams. 

Thanks Sea is one of PAMM’s most popular pajama designs. 
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Planner Cover - Unsodo: Shin-Bijutsukai (Flower)
Bijutsukai and Shin Bijutsukai are craft design books published during the Meiji period (1868–1912). Both contain beautiful designs created by various Japanese painters and designers. This collection of multicolored woodblock print designs was published by Unsodo, a Kyoto-based art publishing company and the only publisher of hand-printed woodblock books in Japan. 

The flower depicting craft design from Shin-Bijutsukai has now become a cover.
Hobonichi Techo - A5 Cousin Planner Cover - yuge fabric farm: Kagome Lattice Crest
Kinran is a Japanese brocade made by cutting thin slices of paper covered in gold foil and using them as threads to weave together the design. We created a simple techo cover using this technique. 

The fabric comes from yuge fabric farm, a handicraft shop run by Enima Design. The company also runs Essential Store, a shop that stocks antiques, artwork, and clothing from within Japan and overseas. 
Hobonichi Techo - A6 Original Cover - 100% Orange: Squirrel Squadron
The picture book Ohikosshi illustrated by 100%ORANGE is now available on a Hobonichi Techo cover.

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.
Hobonichi Techo - A6 Original Cover - Alettone: Gray

This smart cover features a clear pocket as its star element and is made of soft, lightweight PVC. Its name, “Alettone”—which refers to the part of an aircraft’s wings called an aileron—was inspired by the way the flap of the cover folds neatly over, much like an aileron folds during flight. While the design has a refined and understated color palette that gives it a sense of elegance, the soft PVC material keeps it light and comfortable to carry. The cover opens and closes with a snap button, and its versatile, minimalist style suits any user or setting.

Hobonichi Techo - A6 Original Cover - Beautiful People: Nothing to Hide (Orange)
This is a Hobonichi Techo cover created in collaboration with the fashion brand beautiful people.

The theme is “Nothing to hide”—a celebration of unfiltered beauty and self-expression. The translucent cover is intentionally designed so that the techo inside remains visible.

The cover features a crocodile-embossed pattern on PVC. By pairing the transparency of PVC with the embossed texture of natural leather, this design captures beautiful people’s signature sense of playful contrast.
Hobonichi Techo - A6 Original Cover - Candy Stripper: Random Cat & Dog (Pink)


This retro-pop butterfly stopper cover is made from a glossy enamel material and scattered with photos of adorable dogs and cats. Created to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Candy Stripper, a beloved fashion brand since its founding in 1995, this is our third collaboration cover together

A design filled with irresistible charm, featuring random placements of dog and cat photos interspersed with English wording. The shiny enamel texture and soft pink background bring out the playful, stylish vibe.

Hobonichi Techo - A6 Original Cover - Colours: - Powder Blue Shell
The Colors series is a regular part of our cover lineup, available in a variety of solid colors and featuring the “butterfly-stopper” pen holders to keep your cover shut.
We’ve implemented many improvements over the years in response to customer input, making the Colors series one of the most user-friendly options in the lineup.

Pale blue and shell pink—Powder Blue Shell is a pastel dream, and just like a tiny seashell glimmering by the beach, this cover captures the essence of evanescence. While blue and pink may be contrasting colors, the soft hues make for a cover that is perfect for everyday use.
Hobonichi Techo - A6 Original Cover - Colours: Airy Flamingo
The Colors series is a regular part of our cover lineup, available in a variety of solid colors and featuring the “butterfly-stopper” pen holders to keep your cover shut.
We’ve implemented many improvements over the years in response to customer input, making the Colors series one of the most user-friendly options in the lineup.

Airy Flamingo comes in a combination of pale pink and vivid coral pink—inspired by the light and airy feathers of a flamingo. The subtle colors fit comfortably in your hand and give this cover a soft and gentle charm.
Hobonichi Techo - A6 Original Cover - Colours: Aqua Lime
The Colors series is a regular part of our cover lineup, available in a variety of solid colors and featuring the “butterfly-stopper” pen holders to keep your cover shut.
We’ve implemented many improvements over the years in response to customer input, making the Colors series one of the most user-friendly options in the lineup.

A clear, light blue with a green hue pairs up with a dazzling lime green in Aqua Lime. The color combination overflows with a sense of freshness, and the cover will make you feel refreshed and uplifted every time you use it.
Hobonichi Techo - A6 Original Cover - Colours: Black X Clear Blue
The Colors series is a regular part of our cover lineup, available in a variety of solid colors and featuring the “butterfly-stopper” pen holders to keep your cover shut. We’ve implemented many improvements over the years in response to customer input, making the Colors series one of the most user-friendly options in the lineup.

Black x Clear Blue is a popular and versatile black cover that returns this year with a clear blue interior that gives the cover a breezy, refreshing look.
 
Hobonichi Techo - A6 Original Cover - Colours: Butterscotch
The Colors series is a regular part of our cover lineup, available in a variety of solid colors and featuring the “butterfly-stopper” pen holders to keep your cover shut.
We’ve implemented many improvements over the years in response to customer input, making the Colors series one of the most user-friendly options in the lineup.

Boil down butter and brown sugar to create butterscotch—the inspiration for this cover! Doesn’t this cover just look so yummy? The simple combination of camel and ivory can be used and enjoyed by just about anyone.
Hobonichi Techo - A6 Original Cover - Colours: Mystic Berry
The Colors series is a regular part of our cover lineup, available in a variety of solid colors and featuring the “butterfly-stopper” pen holders to keep your cover shut.
We’ve implemented many improvements over the years in response to customer input, making the Colors series one of the most user-friendly options in the lineup.

With its combination of a dark blackberry color and a vivid raspberry shade, Mystic Berry exudes an air of intellect.
While at first glance, it gives off a rather chic impression, the raspberry tone peeking through in the butterfly-stopper pen holders and the bookmarks make for a playful cover.
 
Hobonichi Techo - A6 Original Cover - Colours: Navy
The Colors series is a regular part of our cover lineup, available in a variety of solid colors and always featuring a basic style with pen holders to keep your cover shut. We’ve implemented many improvements over the years in response to customer input, making the Colors series one of the most user-friendly options in the lineup.

As the name suggests, Caramel Pudding is just like a pudding, with a combination of slightly dull yellow and dark brown. As the delightful contrast between the sweet and bitter of the pudding, we created this cover to be both bright and serene.
 
Hobonichi Techo - A6 Original Cover - Iyo Okumi: A Story About Me
This cover was created with an embroidered work designed by embroidery artist and illustrator iyo okumi.

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.
Hobonichi Techo - A6 Original Cover - Kyohei Sakaguchi: Field Sky
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 Hobonichi Techo cover 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.
Hobonichi Techo - A6 Original Cover - Leather: Sage Green

A butterfly-stopper style cover in a light green leather reminiscent of sage leaves. From its supple feel to the finely textured grain, this cover lets you fully experience the refined allure of premium Italian leather.

Crafted from high-quality Spanish hide and tanned in the north of Italy by the company Poletto, this is a leather called Nautilus. Taking on the challenge of combining tradition with modern techniques worthy of a contemporary product, Poletto has created this leather which has a unique elasticity and texture.

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SHIPPING TO THE UK 
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NOMINATED FOR BEST NORTHEN CRAFT SHOP