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.
Tamagotchi Techo Discovered! features a whole slew of Tamagotchi assembling on the entirety of the cover! Included are some that you might have raised in the past and have precious memories of, and some that have only recently been discovered and are new to the series. They all seem to be getting along splendidly as they are cheerfully lining up on the cover!
This design is printed onto tightly-woven white fabric with vibrant colors. Alongside the Tamagotchi themselves, showcasing their different expressions, beloved icons from the franchise such as the Meal and Snack, Heart and Poop are depicted in a pixel art style. Mametchi is one of the characters who appeared in the original Tamagotchi, and you can see how his design changes over the years.
But wait, what do I see among all of the Tamagotchis? Could it be a new member, newly discovered on this Hobonichi Techo: the Techotchi?! Techotchi has a charming pink beak that can hold a pen, and small triangular and square feet. Seems like the Tamagotchis just got a new friend who looks just like a Hobonichi Techo.
Both the cover interior and bookmark ribbons are black. The card pocket on the right side features a print of a happy-looking Mametchi.
The left pocket showcases the Meal and Snack icons from the Original Tamagotchi. And if you peek at what’s right above that pocket...Oh! Kuchipatchi is taking a peaceful nap.
In the area where you would slide your Hobonichi Techo book, Oyajitchi is hiding. Please enjoy his happy dancing figure, even in a place where you might not normally see it.
Included with your Tamagotchi series cover are some Tamagotchi themed clear stickers. Among your favorite Tamagotchis, you will find the Meal, Snack, Heart and Poop icons, as well as some designs for the different seasons. Use these stickers to freely decorate your techo spread!
The Hobonichi Pencil Board for A5 Size Tamagotchi Land is also available, which fits into your Original-size Tamagotchi cover perfectly. We recommend using these together to fully immerse yourself in the world of Tamagotchi.
In addition to the techo, we have prepared a variety of stationery and other items in the Tamagotchi lineup, which you can use for a variety of activities.
We hope that just like a Tamagotchi that you take with you and care for everyday, you will be able to use this techo with love and thoughtfulness in the upcoming year.
Tamagotchi was released on November 23, 1996. This "handheld care toy" became a big fad mainly among high school girls. We will continue to grow and develop our “Tamagotchi” to be loved by everyone!
Tamagotchi Official Website
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Introduction to the Tamagotchi series products
(Hobonichi Techo 2026 lineup)
Size | H: 228 x W: 337 x T: 3 mm / H: 9" x W: 13.3" x T: 0.1" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Weight | Approx. 170 g | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Main material | Exterior: Polyester / Interior: Polyester | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compatible Techo Books |
Cousin | One-Page-Per-Day TypeJapanese / English![]() ![]()
Cousin Avec | One-Page-Per-Day Type (2-Book Set)Japanese![]() ![]()
Day-Free | Monthly Techo + NotebookJapanese![]() ![]()
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Size | 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 |
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 | 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 |
Size | 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 |
Language | Japanese |
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 |
Size | A5 size x 2 books Each Book: H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 10 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.4" *Actual book size may vary slightly |
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Weight | Each Book: Approx. 260 g |
Language | Japanese |
Pages | Each Book: 288 pages |
Paper Type / Binding | Thin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding |
Start of Week | 3.7 mm |
Start of Week | Monday-start week |
Yearly Calendar | 2025, 2026, 2027 |
Yearly Index | Book 1: Jan. - Dec. 2026 (4 pages) Book 2: Jul. 2026 - Jun. 2027 (4 pages) |
Monthly Calendar | Book 1: Dec. 2025 - Jul. 2026 (16 pages) Book 2: Jun. 2026 - Jan. 2027 (16 pages) |
Daily Pages | Book 1: Jan. 1 - Jun. 30, 2026 (187 pages) Book 2: Jul. 1 - Dec. 31, 2026 (190 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 (three pages for Book 2) is featured at the beginning to provide a free area when starting out the book. |
Daily Quotes | One per day (Japanese) |
Weekly Pages | Book 1: Dec. 29, 2025 - Jul. 5, 2026 (54 pages) Book 2: Jun. 29, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 (54 pages) |
Memo Pages | Book 1: 8 pages Book 2: 4 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 |
Size | A5 size H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 8 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.3" *Actual book size may vary slightly |
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Weight | Approx. 220 g |
Language | Japanese |
Pages | 224 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. - Dec. 2025 (4 pages) |
Monthly Calendar | Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (32 pages) |
Daily Quotes | Included (Japanese) |
Graph Paper | 171 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) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (Full and new moon listed on monthly calendars) |
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.
Due to the structure of the cover that opens flat 180 degrees, exterior stitching areas may appear puckered and lining material may be loose.
The pen holder is designed to fit the 12.2 mm (0.48") diameter Jetstream pen offered as a free Hobonichi Store Exclusive Bonus. Pens with certain shapes and materials may be difficult to pull through the holder. The holder can fit pens up to 13.5 mm (0.53") in diameter.
The cover's color and print pattern are created by dyeing or printing onto white fabric. While we take care to ensure consistency during production, slight variations in color or pattern may occur between individual items. This may also happen across a single cover, such as a pocket compared to the rest of the cover. Minor print blurring or uneven coloring may also be present. In addition, on rare occasions, there may be small black or white dots visible on the print. This is an unavoidable aspect of the manufacturing process.