minä perhonenaaltoA6 Original Size
- 2026 New
minä perhonen creates timeless, all-original garment textiles that are specially dyed, embroidered, and woven to recreate hand-drawn designs.
Using plenty of water to mix in with the paint and a flat brush, a collection of arcs that blend together is created for the aalto. This textile was made with transparent watercolor which overlaps in layers, making them look like waves that continue into the distance, and to the far reaches of an endless sea.
The fabric is a linen with a smooth texture. The interior comes in a deep blue shade, while the two bookmarks are yellow and gray, respectively.
The zipper pull is made out of a natural leather, and the butterfly-shaped fastening adds a cute charm.
A cover that promises to refresh you with a fresh breeze and an uplifting feeling every time you open it.
About minä perhonen
minä perhonen is a brand created by designer Akira Minagawa.
First founded in 1995 under the name minä, and renamed “minä perhonen” in 2003. In Finnish, “minä” means “I,” and “perhonen” means “butterfly,” expressing Minagawa’s hopes to create designs as light-hearted and beautiful as a butterfly’s flapping wings.
https://www.mina-perhonen.jp/en/
Interviews with minä perhonen’s Akira Minagawa
- Continuing to create. Continuing to think. (Japanese)
- From a Single Grain of Wheat (Japanese)
- The Fish Market and the Sewing Machine (Japanese)
- The Focus of Design (Japanese)
Introduction to the minä perhonen series products
(Hobonichi Techo 2026 lineup)
Staff List
- Photographer
- Styled Images: Jin Yamamoto / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
- Stylist
- Reiko Ogino
- Makeup & Hair
- Aya Murakami
- Model
- tomoe
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Specifications*Specifications may vary slightly
- Cover
Size H: 196 x W: 159 x T: 30 mm / H: 7.7" x W: 6.3" x T: 1.2" Weight Approx. 180 g Main material Exterior: Linen / Interior: PU 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 slightlyWeight 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
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 slightlyWeight 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.
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 slightlyWeight 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
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 slightlyWeight 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
- 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 slightlyWeight 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 mmStart 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 slightlyWeight 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 slightlyWeight 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 mmStart 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 slightlyWeight 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 mmStart 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 pagesBonus 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 slightlyWeight 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 mmStart 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 slightlyWeight 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 mmStart 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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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.
- Inquiries cannot be handled by minä perhonen stores
This cover is produced and sold by Hobonichi Co., Ltd. under the design direction of minä perhonen. Inquiries about these covers cannot be answered at minä perhonen shop locations, so please contact the Hobonichi Store with any questions or concerns.
- 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 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.
- Print may have white spots due to texture of material
Due to the naturally-occuring naps (knots and lumps in the material), the print may contain some white spots. This is caused by originally-present naps being printed on, and these naps later coming off the cover. Please understand this is an unavoidable aspect of the all-natural material.