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.
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
Introduction to the minä perhonen series products
(Hobonichi Techo 2026 lineup)
Size | H: 165 x W: 244 x T: 3 mm / H: 6.5" x W: 9.6" x T: 0.1" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Weight | Approx. 100 g | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Main material | Exterior: Cotton, rayon, polyester / Interior: PU | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compatible Techo Books |
Planner | One-Page-Per-Day TypeEnglish![]() ![]()
Original | One-Page-Per-Day TypeStandard Edition (Japanese / English) / One Piece Edition (*1)![]() ![]()
Original Avec | One-Page-Per-Day Type (2-Book Set)Japanese![]() ![]()
Day-Free | Monthly Techo + NotebookJapanese![]() ![]()
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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) |
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 |
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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 |
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.
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.
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.
Please note that embroidered areas may contain threads that protrude from the design.
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.
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.