LeatherTaut (Gray & Light Blue)A6 Original Size
- 2026 New
This is a sleek leather cover that fits snugly around your techo. There is no butterfly-stopper pen holder, and even the pockets have been kept to a minimum to keep the bulk down and make this cover the most compact way to hold your techo.
The leather used is called Seta Double, tanned by the North Italian company Poletto. The European hide was chrome-tanned to give this slightly matte yet clear leather. The name Seta comes from the Italian word for silk, and speaks for the silky smooth touch and natural finish of this leather.
The front of the cover is in a warm gray, while the back is in a cool-toned light blue. A specialized process was used to create this dual-tone on one single piece of leather. The unique sleekness of the leather makes it soft to the touch, and thanks to its finely grained texture, scuff marks will be less visible.
A key feature of this series is that the techo will look sleek and taut when you close the cover. The pen hook on the right side is designed to hold a pen by its clip.
In the cover interior, you will find a slit-type pocket, perfect for storing business and other cards. Included is a small bookmark, made with the same leather as the cover and pressed in gold foil with the Hobonichi logo. You can put this between the pages to always find your place.
Since the expression of the leather and texture differs from cover to cover, each piece is wholly unique.
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)
Introduction to the Taut series products
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- Styled Images: Shinsui Ohara / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
- Stylist
- Haruka Kimura
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Specifications*Specifications may vary slightly
- Cover
Size H: 162 x W: 246 x T: 3 mm / H: 6.4" x W: 9.7" x T: 0.1" Weight Approx. 90 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 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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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.