Slash is one of the basic design options for the HON, which has a hardcover design already attached to the book. The soft ivory cover has a diagonal slash foil-printed in gold.
The design is based on the forward-slash symbol ( / ) used when writing dates. The cloth of the cover has a matte texture that feels nice in your hands and is resistant to grime, as well as wear and tear.
The book spine is foil-pressed in gold with the year 2025 and the HON logo for easy reference when placed in your bookshelf alongside other books.
The contents are the same as the Hobonichi Techo Cousin book. The HON A5 size includes weekly pages which track a week in each two-page spread for easy planning and contain a handy time schedule.
The bookbinding on the HON has thread-stitch binding similar to the Hobonichi Techo books, so it opens 180 degrees onto the table. 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.
The back of the book has bonus pages, including Memories 2026, 12 Switches to Help You Focus, and For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep.
As a special exclusive only for the HON, this techo comes with a pencil board. The board is clear, with 5mm grid lines printed across it. There are measurements printed along one side in 1mm increments, which allow for use as a ruler. It also has a pen holder attached to it where users can store pens by their clips.
Introduction to the Standard series products
(Hobonichi Techo 2026 lineup)
Size | H: 214 x W: 152 x T: 20 mm / H: 8.4" x W: 6" x T: 0.8" |
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Weight | Approx. 490 g |
Main material | Cotton / Paper |
Language | English |
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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 | 2025, 2026, 2027 |
Yearly Index | Jan. 2026 - Dec 2026 (4 pages) |
Monthly Calendar | Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (32 pages) |
Daily Pages | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2026 (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 29, 2025 - Jan 3, 2027 (106 pages) |
Memo Pages | 6 pages |
Bonus Pages | Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Memories 2026 / 12 Switches to Help You Focus / For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep / 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) |
Other | See the Exploring Each Type page for more details |
Language | Japanese |
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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 | 2025, 2026, 2027 |
Yearly Index | Jan. 2026 - Dec 2026 (4 pages) |
Monthly Calendar | Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (32 pages) |
Daily Pages | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2026 (377 pages) *A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead. *All daily pages include daily quotes. *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 per day (Japanese) |
Weekly Pages | Dec 29, 2025 - Jan 3, 2027 (106 pages) |
Memo Pages | 6 pages |
Bonus Pages | Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Memories 2026 / 12 Switches to Help You Focus / For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses / Personal Notes |
Listed Information | Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon) |
Other | See the Exploring Each Type page for more details |
If you’ve used any of these products, we welcome your notes on what you like about them or what led you to buy them so we can share it with customers who are currently considering these products. We’d also love to welcome comments from customers who purchased their techo outside the Hobonichi Store or received their book as a gift.
We’ve compiled a list of warnings, potential issues, and tips to keep in mind for this particular product. Additionally, the color of the product may be slightly different in actuality than compared to how it appeared on a computer or smartphone screen.
The pen hook on the pencil board can hold a pen by its clip.
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.
In the 2026 English editions of the Hobonichi Techo HON (A6/A5), there was an error in the name of the supervisor listed on the bonus page titled 'For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep.'
Incorrect: Miho Mitsuhashi
Correct: Miho Mihashi
We deeply apologize for the error in the published content.