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minä perhonenskyful (Yellow)A6 Original Size

  • 2026 New

minä perhonen creates timeless, all-original garment textiles that are specially dyed, embroidered, and woven to recreate hand-drawn designs.



This item is a reimagining of the popular 2014 Hobonichi Techo cover skyful. This time, the color scheme was specifically created for the Hobonichi Techo cover, which depicts a sky full of stars made from colorful, brightly embroidered dots.









The base material is a soft cotton fabric. Two different types of thread were used for the embroidery, creating both a tactile, bumpy texture and a difference in lustre between the two.









The butterfly-stopper pen holders and cover interior are both in a vivid yellow. The cover also comes with two bookmarks, which have small embroidered balls strung on them like beads.



A comforting techo cover to make you feel at peace, as you take your Hobonichi Techo with you on your daily adventures.









Also available is a small tote bag made with the same textile.

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/



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Introduction to the minä perhonen series products

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Styled Images: Nobuki Kawaharazaki / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
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Satomi Kamino
minä perhonenskyful (Yellow)A6 Original Size
  1. ¥12,320 - ¥13,310 (incl. tax)
  2. ¥9,900 (incl. tax)

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Specifications*Specifications may vary slightly

Cover
SizeH: 165 x W: 244 x T: 3 mm / H: 6.5" x W: 9.6" x T: 0.1"
WeightApprox. 100 g
Main materialExterior: Cotton, rayon, polyester / 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

typeMonday Start (English)
SizeA6
H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm /
H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6"
*Specifications may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 190 g
DatesJan 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)

typeMonday Start (Japanese)
Sunday Start (Japanese)
Monday Start (English)
SizeA6
H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm /
H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6"
*Specifications may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 195 g
DatesJan 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

typeMonday Start (Japanese)
SizeA6
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
WeightEach Book: Approx. 110 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
  • Memo pages

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Day-Free | Monthly Techo + NotebookJapanese

typeMonday Start (Japanese)
SizeA6
H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 8 mm /
W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.3"
*Specifications may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 110 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 (Original English Edition / English / January Start)
SizeA6 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
WeightApprox. 195 g
LanguageEnglish
Pages464 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
*Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2025, 2026, 2027
Yearly IndexDec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (8 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 Not included
Memo Pages17 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 / Looking Back at the Year 2026 / 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) / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
Book (Planner / English / January Start)
SizeA6 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
WeightApprox. 190 g
LanguageEnglish
Pages448 pages
Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size4 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2026, 2027
Yearly IndexDec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (8 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 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 QuotesOne quote per two-page spread (English)
Weekly Pages Not included
Memo Pages14 pages
Bonus PagesImportant 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 InformationDay 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)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
Book (Original / Japanese / January Start)
SizeA6 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
WeightApprox. 195 g
LanguageJapanese
Pages464 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
*Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week or Sunday-start week
Yearly Calendar2025, 2026, 2027
Yearly IndexDec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (8 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- / Sunday-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 Not included
Memo Pages15 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 / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / 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 (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
Book (Original Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)
SizeA6 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
WeightEach Book: Approx. 110 g
LanguageJapanese
PagesEach Book: 240 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
*Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2025, 2026, 2027
Yearly IndexBook 1: Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (8 pages)
Book 2: Jun. 2026 - May 2027 (6 pages)
Monthly CalendarBook 1: Dec. 2025 - Jul. 2026 (16 pages)
Book 2: Jun. 2026 - Jan. 2027 (16 pages)
Daily PagesBook 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 QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
Weekly Pages Not included
Memo PagesBook 1: 2 pages
Book 2: 0 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 / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / 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 (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
Book (Original - One Piece Edition / Japanese / January Start) *On sale October 1
SizeA6 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
WeightApprox. 195 g
LanguageJapanese
Pages464 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
*Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2025, 2026, 2027
Yearly IndexDec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (8 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.
*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 QuotesOne per day (Japanese / One Piece edition)
Weekly Pages Not included
Memo Pages12 pages
Bonus PagesOne 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 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 (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
Book (Day-Free A6 size / Japanese / Monthly)
SizeA6 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
WeightApprox. 110 g
LanguageJapanese
Pages240 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
*Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2025, 2026, 2027
Yearly IndexDec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (8 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 / Conversion Chart / Getting the Most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / 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.

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.

Fraying may be visible on lace bookmarks

The bookmark features original lace ribbon from minä perhonen, which may show some fraying. If you notice fraying, please do not pull the threads— instead, gently tuck them back into the weave of the ribbon for continued use.

Threads may protrude from embroidered area

Please note that embroidered areas may contain threads that protrude from the design.

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.