Leather: Charcoal Gray A6 Original Size - Techo Lineup

LeatherCharcoal GrayA6 Original Size

This trifold cover is made of fine charcoal gray leather and has a classic look. The design wraps around your techo, protecting it inside your bag. The small silver snap buttons also create a chic mood.

The leather used for this cover is “Elite,” a chrome-tanned leather produced by Monfrini Pellami. This long-established tannery, founded in Milan in 1898, has been producing leather for fashion and accessory items for four generations. The leather has an elegant, moderately firm surface that exudes the perfect sheen.

The pen hook inside the cover is designed to hold a pen by its clip, and the pen fills out the cover nicely when closed.

The Hobonichi logo is foil-pressed in silver on the inner pocket.

The Hobonichi Techo leather covers are made with all-natural materials that have their own unique appearance. Every leather cover is a one-of-a-kind, all-natural product, so you can feel good knowing your cover is the only one like it in the world. Here are some of the unique characteristics you can expect to find.

- Markings that naturally occur during an animal’s life:

Wrinkles, veins, texture, and scratches

- Characteristics from the manufacturing process of natural leather:

Dark spots (occurs when components of the leather are exposed to iron in the air during the tanning and dyeing process)

A chic and neutral leather cover

This neutral leather cover suits everyone regardless of gender or age. Since the trifold design looks voluminous, we selected a leather in an exquisite charcoal gray to give it a light impression that matches anyone. The silver buttons create a chic look.

This “Elite” leather was created for elegant and classical fashion. It is firm, fine in texture, and smooth and pleasant to the touch.

The standard charcoal gray color will blend in with anyone on any occasion. We hope you will cherish it for many years.

Introduction to Leather: Charcoal Gray

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Staff List

Photographer: Styled Images: Mihoko Sakamoto / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist: Ami Kanno

LeatherCharcoal GrayA6 Original Size

¥21,120 - ¥22,110 (incl. tax)
¥18,700 (incl. tax)

20 per item

Available

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Specifications*Specifications may vary slightly

Cover

Size

H: 165 x W: 328 x T: 3 mm / H: 6.5" x W: 12.9" x T: 0.1"

Weight

Approx. 120 g

Main material

Exterior: Cow leather / Interior: Cow leather

Compatible Techo Books

Planner (A6)
1 page per day English edition
Original (A6)
1 page per day
Original Avec (A6)
1 page per day 6-month book
Day-Free
Monthly notebook

Planner | One-Page-Per-Day TypeEnglish

type	Monday Start (English)
Size	A6 H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6" *Specifications may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 190 g
Dates	Jan 2026 - Dec 2026

The English-version daily techo with a refined design

This compact A6 size techo has spacious daily pages and a simple graph-paper design that offers plenty of freedom to draw, paste, and write.

Daily pages
Yearly calendar
Yearly index
Monthly calendar
Memo pages

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Original | One-Page-Per-Day TypeStandard Edition (Japanese / English) / One Piece Edition (*1)

type	Monday Start (Japanese) Sunday Start (Japanese) Monday Start (English)
Size	A6 H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6" *Specifications may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 195 g
Dates	Jan 2026 - Dec 2026 (Jan start) Apr 2026 - Mar 2027 (Apr start)

A classic easy-to-use techo

This compact A6 size techo has spacious daily pages and a simple graph-paper design that offers plenty of freedom to draw, paste, and write.

Daily pages
Yearly calendar
Yearly index
Monthly calendar
Memo pages

*1 Also compatible with the One Piece Edition Original Book.

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

type	Monday Start (Japanese)
Size	A6 Each Book: H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 8 mm / H: 5.9" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.3" *Specifications may vary slightly
Weight	Each Book: Approx. 110 g
Dates	Book 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
Memo pages

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Day-Free | Monthly Techo + NotebookJapanese

type	Monday Start (Japanese)
Size	A6 H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 8 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.3" *Specifications may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 110 g
Dates	Dec 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 (Original English Edition / English / January Start)

Size	A6 size H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6" *Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 195 g
Language	English
Pages	464 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 *Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2025, 2026, 2027
Yearly Index	Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (8 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	Not included
Memo Pages	17 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 / Looking Back at the Year 2026 / 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) / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
Other	See the Exploring Each Type page for more details

Book (Planner / English / January Start)

Size	A6 size H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6" *Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 190 g
Language	English
Pages	448 pages
Paper Type / Binding	Thin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size	4 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2026, 2027
Yearly Index	Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (8 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 daily 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	Not included
Memo Pages	14 pages
Bonus Pages	Important Contacts / International Size Charts / The Ultimate Packing List / My 100 / Memories 2026 / Mochi - Japan’s Favorite Sticky Treat / Shinkansen - Travel Japan on the Bullet Train / Personal Notes
Listed Information	Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and daily pages) / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
Other	See the Exploring Each Type page for more details

Book (Original / Japanese / January Start)

Size	A6 size H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6" *Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 195 g
Language	Japanese
Pages	464 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 *Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week or Sunday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2025, 2026, 2027
Yearly Index	Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (8 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- / Sunday-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	Not included
Memo Pages	15 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 / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / 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 (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
Other	See the Exploring Each Type page for more details

Book (Original Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)

Size	A6 size x 2 books Each Book: H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 8 mm / H: 5.9" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.3" *Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight	Each Book: Approx. 110 g
Language	Japanese
Pages	Each Book: 240 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 *Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2025, 2026, 2027
Yearly Index	Book 1: Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (8 pages) Book 2: Jun. 2026 - May 2027 (6 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 - June 30, 2026 (187 pages) Book 2: July 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	Not included
Memo Pages	Book 1: 2 pages Book 2: 0 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 / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / 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 (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
Other	See the Exploring Each Type page for more details

Book (Original - One Piece Edition / Japanese / January Start) *On sale October 1

Size	A6 size H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6" *Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 195 g
Language	Japanese
Pages	464 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 *Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2025, 2026, 2027
Yearly Index	Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (8 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. All daily pages include character names of those who celebrate their birthday that day (as of Vol.110) 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 / One Piece edition)
Weekly Pages	Not included
Memo Pages	12 pages
Bonus Pages	One Piece Chronology / One Piece Trivia You’ll Want to Share Tomorrow / The Fluffy Animal Encyclopedia of One Piece / WANTED / Time Table / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / 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 (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)

Book (Day-Free A6 size / Japanese / Monthly)

Size	A6 size H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 8 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.3" *Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 110 g
Language	Japanese
Pages	240 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 *Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2025, 2026, 2027
Yearly Index	Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (8 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 / Conversion Chart / Getting the Most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / 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

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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.

About the pen hook: The pen hook of this cover is designed to hold a pen by its clip.

Leather may contain preexisting wrinkles and marks: In order to allow customers the enjoyment of all-natural leather, the leather is processed in a way that retains its original feel. This may leave imperfections visible on the surface of the cover, such as wrinkles, scratches, stains, or vein marks.
Depending on the conditions in which the cover is used, natural oils of the leather may emerge and appear as stains. We ask for your understanding for these naturally-occurring characteristics of genuine leather.

Color transfer may occur due to friction, pressure, or moisture: Color may transfer to other items through friction or prolonged contact. This risk increases when the cover is exposed to water or sweat, so please take extra care when carrying it near clothing or other belongings.