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Hobonichi Techo - English Cousin Planner Book 2027 (A5) - January Start
This is the English version of the A5 size Hobonichi Techo Cousin with a page-per-day format.
The book layout is the same as the Japanese edition. 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.
A5 Size / Daily / Jan start / Mon start
This is the English version of the A5 size Hobonichi Techo Cousin with a page-per-day format.
The book layout is the same as the Japanese edition. 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.
After years of testing, the graph paper has been set to 3.7 mm for optimal writing comfort. The graph paper design allows users to write from any starting point on the page, and the lines have been printed in light colors so users can either customize it to their own layout or ignore it completely. Like with the Japanese version, each month is printed in a different color.
The Cousin also has an exclusive section: the popular weekly pages track a week in each two-page spread for easy planning and contain a handy time schedule.
The daily pages include a quote in English per two-page spread specially chosen from its parent site, the Japanese web magazine Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun.
The book has the same thread-stitch binding as a dictionary, allowing it to lay flat open for comfortable writing. It stays flat even if you don’t hold it down.
The book uses thin and light yet durable Tomoe River paper. It's characterized by its ability to hold ink well and provide a smooth writing experience.
| A5 size H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 18 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.7" *Actual book size may vary slightly |
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| Weight | Approx. 445 g |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 544 pages |
| Paper Type / Binding | Thin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding |
| Graph Paper Size | 3.7 mm |
| Start of Week | Monday-start week |
| Yearly Calendar | 2026, 2027, 2028 |
| Yearly Index | Jan. 2027 - Dec 2027 (4 pages) |
| Monthly Calendar | Dec. 2026 - Mar. 2028 (32 pages) |
| Daily Pages | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2027 (377 pages) *A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead. *Every two-page spread includes one daily quote. *Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday-start). *Additionally, a blank two-page spread is featured at the beginning to provide a free area when starting out the book. |
| Daily Quotes | One quote per two-page spread (English) |
| Weekly Pages | Dec 28, 2026 - Jan 2, 2028 (106 pages) |
| Memo Pages | 6 pages |
| Bonus Pages | Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Phrases to Break That Writer’s Block / Hard-to-Translate Japanese Words / Hobonichi’s Neighborhood: Kanda/Jinbo-cho Map / Words to Remember /365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Getting the Most Out of Your Hobonichi Techo / Gifts / Addresses / Personal Notes |
| Listed Information | Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon) |
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The Tomoe River paper designed for planners is known for its thinness and smooth writing surface. However, depending on the type and amount of ink or pen used—as well as environmental conditions—some ink may bleed through or take longer to dry. We recommend testing your pens on an inconspicuous area first, or using a pencil board or blotting paper for best results.
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Brand:Hobonichi
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Product Code:4580812710428
Customer reviews
Very excited to use
Very excited to start using Hobinichi. Have used another brand of Japanese planner for a couple of years, but decided to change things up. Quick delivery and excellent service from AFTH.
Dot Fielding | Stirlingshire | September 2026
First Hobonichi Cousin
This is my first time buying a Hobonichi to use as my planner. I visited their physical store a couple of weeks before the orders opened for 2026 to have a look at the 2025 version that had on display and it really sold me on the planner. I’ve started setting it up already for next year. I use regular ballpoint pens in this and haven’t had any problems, so I can’t really say how it works with fountain pens. I really think it’s going to work well for me as a 2026 planner.
Chloe | Jarrow | September 2025
Love it
I absolutely love my new diary and can’t wait to use properly in 2025 I’ve already started to fill in birthdays etc
The paper is an absolute dream to write on I know it’s a bit pricey but worth it
Ruth-Anne Sahin | Belfast | September 2024
Finally got an English Cousin
Had a Japanese cousin but this year, I managed to get an English version. Looking forward to using it and already have spreads planned!
Lee Scrafton | Buckinghamshire | September 2024