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Paddington™Please look after this bear. Thank you.Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / JPN edition / Apr start / Mon start

  • 2025ver.

The title character from the children’s book published in 1958, A Bear Called Paddington, is now available on a Hobonichi Techo Weeks book cover.



Paddington™ is a bear who traveled alone from Peru to England, and lives with the Brown family in London. He wears a trademark red hat and blue coat, and loves marmalade sandwiches. He writes letters about his daily life and sends them to his Aunt Lucy in the Home for Retired Bears where she lives in Peru.



The Weeks cover design has a pale cream-colored background and an image of Paddington wearing his red hat and holding a suitcase. The cover has been constructed as a light hardcover book with some give to it so it still bends, and is made with cloth with a fine, uneven texture.







The year 2025 is foil-printed in gold, which sparkles in the light to give the book a strong sense of presence.







The book spine stands out with the title “Please Look After This Bear. Thank You,” printed onto the isolated blue on the spine. This is the title of the first chapter of the children’s book, as it’s the message written on a tag around Paddington’s neck when he first met the Browns.







The back cover shows a monochrome image of the back of Paddington, giving the Weeks book a cute yet stylish look that adults can also enjoy.







You can also buy a pencil board that matches the color scheme to use as a set.







Paddington’s hearty curiosity has him trying all kinds of new things, and we hope you can spend 2025 alongside him, making exciting memories.



In addition to the techo, our Paddington™ lineup includes stationery and accessories that make a great set when used together.



When you order this Hobonichi Techo Weeks, you’ll receive a clear, adhesive corner pocket you can stick anywhere you like.







The book uses thin and light yet durable Tomoe River paper. This paper that underwent an overhaul with the 2024 edition techo is more resistant to bleed through, lighter despite being the same thickness, and has a smoother surface by adjusting the fibers of the paper.







The Weeks book has space for writing in plans or journal entries, and it also has 69 pages of grid paper memo pages in the back. The back of the book contains bonus pages, including Sample Symbols and Icons and Recommended Noodle List of 47 Prefectures.







If you’d like storage space or a way to change up the look of your Weeks book, you can customize your book by pairing it with a Weeks cover.



See Weeks cover lineup

*This product is not available in English.

© P&Co. Ltd. 2024

Filled with the appeal of Paddington

Paddington is a famous children’s book. I happened to read it, and was entranced by the beautiful artwork and interesting story.



Paddington is gentlemanly and curious, and I felt heartened and bold with all the new things he tried in his daily adventures. The kindness and charm of all the characters in the story had me laughing and crying as I read. At one point in the story, Paddington receives a scrapbook as a Christmas gift, and when I saw that, I felt like it matched the Hobonichi Techo perfectly. I knew I wanted to make that into a techo.



The Original and Cousin cover designs have detailed line drawings that appeal to anyone, regardless of whether they’ve ever seen Paddington before. The Weeks book has a color design with a symbolic illustration of Paddington that perfectly encapsulates the character.



The color illustrations are also so wonderful that we made it into a pencil board so people can enjoy that image as well. Using the pencil board along with these techos will let you immerse yourself even more into the world of Paddington.



We also have a collection of matching stationery and accessories, which include stickers, sticky notes, and a handkerchief. There’s also letter paper and a letter set as a nod to the way Paddington writes letters to his Aunt Lucy, and a paper bag set that I imagine Paddington would use to carry his favorite marmalade sandwiches or pastry. I hope you can add some fun into your day with these Paddington items!



© P&Co. Ltd. 2024

Introduction to the Paddington™ series products

(Hobonichi Techo 2025 lineup)

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Styled Images: Yutaro Yamane / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
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Rina Taruyama
Paddington™Please look after this bear. Thank you.Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / JPN edition / Apr start / Mon start
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Specifications*Specifications may vary slightly

SizeH: 188 x W: 94 x T: 11 mm / H: 7.4" x W: 3.7" x T: 0.4"
WeightApprox. 140 g
Main materialRayon / Paper
Compatible Techo Covers
Weeks Book (Japanese / April Start)
LanguageJapanese
Pages240 pages
Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size3.55 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2024, 2025, 2026
Yearly IndexApr. 2025 - Mar. 2026 (2 pages)
Monthly CalendarMar. 2025 - Apr. 2026 (28 pages)
Daily QuotesOne per week (Japanese)
Weekly Pages Feb. 24, 2025 - Apr. 5, 2026 (116 pages)
*All weekly pages include quotes.
Graph Paper73 pages
Bonus PagesShorthand Note-Taking / Using Common Items to Measure Size / My 100 / Sample Symbols and Icons / Recommended Noodle List of 47 Prefectures / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Contact List / Personal Notes
Listed InformationWeek of the year / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese calendar) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (weekly pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
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.

Press marks or shines may appear on the corners

You may notice press marks, slight whitening, or a glossy finish on the corners of the front and back covers. These are unavoidable results of the binding process.

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.

About the paper used (techo)

The Tomoe River paper designed for planners is known for its thinness and smooth writing surface. However, depending on the type and amount of ink or pen used—as well as environmental conditions—some ink may bleed through or take longer to dry. We recommend testing your pens on an inconspicuous area first, or using a pencil board or blotting paper for best results.