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TamagotchiTamagotchi Techo Discovered!A5 Cousin Size

  • 2026 New

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.

About Tamagotchi

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)

Staff List

Photographer
Styled Images: Kai Naito / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist
Ayano Nakai
Makeup & Hair
Kentaro Katsu(SIGNO)
Model
AKARI(MOMENT)
TamagotchiTamagotchi Techo Discovered!A5 Cousin Size
  1. ¥7,700 - ¥9,350 (incl. tax)
  2. ¥4,180 (incl. tax)

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Specifications*Specifications may vary slightly

Cover
SizeH: 228 x W: 337 x T: 3 mm / H: 9" x W: 13.3" x T: 0.1"
WeightApprox. 170 g
Main materialExterior: Polyester / Interior: Polyester
Compatible Techo Books
  • Cousin (A5)
    1 page per day
  • Cousin Avec (A5)
    1 page per day 6-month book
  • Day-Free
    Monthly notebook

Cousin | One-Page-Per-Day TypeJapanese / English

typeMonday Start (Japanese)
Monday Start (English)
SizeA5
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 18 mm /
H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.7"
*Specifications may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 445 g
DatesJan 2026 - Dec 2026 (Jan start)
Apr 2026 - Mar 2027 (Apr start)
A daily techo with lots of space to write
This A5-size techo provides ample space on each daily page. It’s great for keeping in one place at home or at work and you can use it to track your child’s growth or exchange with someone.
  • Daily pages
  • Yearly calendar
  • Yearly index
  • Monthly calendar
  • Weekly pages
  • Memo pages

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Cousin Avec | One-Page-Per-Day Type (2-Book Set)Japanese

typeMonday Start (Japanese)
SizeA5
Each Book: H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 10 mm /
H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.4"
*Specifications may vary slightly
WeightEach Book: Approx. 260 g
DatesBook 1: Jan 2026 - June 2026
Book 2: July 2026 - Dec 2026
Each 6-month daily techo is thin and light for easy carry
This techo splits the year into two 6-month books, making it easy to carry while keeping the same page design and layout as the standard edition.
  • Daily pages
  • Yearly calendar
  • Yearly index
  • Monthly calendar
  • Weekly pages
  • Memo pages

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Day-Free | Monthly Techo + NotebookJapanese

typeMonday Start (Japanese)
SizeA5
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 8 mm /
H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.3"
*Specifications may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 220 g
DatesDec 2025 - Mar 2027
A monthly notebook with undated pages to write freely
This techo starts with monthly calendars and ends with undated graph paper pages so you can write whenever you want, and as much as you want.
  • Monthly calendar
  • Yearly calendar
  • Yearly index
  • Graph paper notebook pages

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Book (Cousin English Edition / English / January Start)
SizeA5 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
WeightApprox. 445 g
LanguageEnglish
Pages544 pages
Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2025, 2026, 2027
Yearly IndexJan. 2026 - Dec 2026 (4 pages)
Monthly CalendarDec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (32 pages)
Daily PagesJan. 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 QuotesOne quote per two-page spread (English)
Weekly Pages Dec 29, 2025 - Jan 3, 2027 (106 pages)
Memo Pages6 pages
Bonus PagesTime 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 InformationDay 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)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
Book (Cousin / Japanese / January Start)
SizeA5 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
WeightApprox. 445 g
LanguageJapanese
Pages544 pages
Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2025, 2026, 2027
Yearly IndexJan. 2026 - Dec 2026 (4 pages)
Monthly CalendarDec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (32 pages)
Daily PagesJan. 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 QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
Weekly Pages Dec 29, 2025 - Jan 3, 2027 (106 pages)
Memo Pages6 pages
Bonus PagesTime 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 InformationDay 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)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
Book (Cousin Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)
SizeA5 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
WeightEach Book: Approx. 260 g
LanguageJapanese
PagesEach Book: 288 pages
Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Start of Week3.7 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2025, 2026, 2027
Yearly IndexBook 1: Jan. - Dec. 2026 (4 pages)
Book 2: Jul. 2026 - Jun. 2027 (4 pages)
Monthly CalendarBook 1: Dec. 2025 - Jul. 2026 (16 pages)
Book 2: Jun. 2026 - Jan. 2027 (16 pages)
Daily PagesBook 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 QuotesOne 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 PagesBook 1: 8 pages
Book 2: 4 pages
Bonus PagesTime 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 InformationDay 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)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
Book (Day-Free A5 size / Japanese / Monthly)
SizeA5 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
WeightApprox. 220 g
LanguageJapanese
Pages224 pages
Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2025, 2026, 2027
Yearly IndexJan. - Dec. 2025 (4 pages)
Monthly CalendarDec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (32 pages)
Daily QuotesIncluded (Japanese)
Graph Paper171 pages
Bonus PagesTime 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 InformationDay 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)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details

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Please Read Before You Buy

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.

Cover may contain variations in stitching or loose lining

Due to the structure of the cover that opens flat 180 degrees, exterior stitching areas may appear puckered and lining material may be loose.

Pen holder fits pens up to 13.5 mm wide

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.

Color and print may vary slightly

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.