Hiroko Kubota: Meteor Shower in the Light Blue Forest Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / ENG or JPN edition / Jan start / Mon start - Techo Lineup

Hiroko KubotaMeteor Shower in the Light Blue ForestWeeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / ENG or JPN edition / Jan start / Mon start

2027 New
Japanese / English

This Weeks features a fantastical landscape painted by illustrator Hiroko Kubota. A pale blue forest stretches out in quiet stillness, and a lake reflects a night sky full of stars, like a window into the cosmos.

Two white cats sit in a small boat, peering through a telescope as if waiting for something to appear. Hiroko Kubota shared this poem to accompany the illustration:

A pale blue night like the midnight sun,

on the lake in the light blue forest —

scatter stars and they will come:

a gathering to watch the golden fish.

Sometimes the stars collide,

and the music they make is so soothing

that drowsiness sets in,

and before long, the usual morning arrives.

On the far shore, a white cat gently scatters tiny particles of light. The arc of a great fish swimming toward that light is rendered in shimmering aurora foil, which shifts and changes like light wavering beneath the water — a splendid sight from every angle.

The Hobonichi Techo Weeks comes with a clear, adhesive corner pocket you can stick anywhere you like.

The pages are made of thin and light yet durable Tomoe River paper that holds ink well, providing a smooth writing experience.

In addition to the monthly calendars and weekly pages, there are also plenty of grid-lined memo pages.

The back of the book contains bonus pages. Both the Japanese and English editions feature standard favorites like My 100 and the 365 Days Check-Off Sheet, as well as new additions like Phrases to Break That Writer’s Block and the Hobonichi’s Neighborhood: Kanda/Jinbo-cho Map, among others.

If you’d like to customize the look of your Weeks or add space to store accessories, you can pair it with a Weeks cover.

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In addition to the techo, the Hiroko Kubota lineup also includes Deco Rush tape. See the full Hiroko Kubota series here.

Together with a techo filled with the warmth of time's gentle passing, we hope you enjoy a year in which every thoughtful moment spent writing and communicating is one that you can cherish.

About Hiroko Kubota

Born 1971. Illustrator. Uses acrylic gouache etc. to draw landscapes, people, and animals.

Instagram: @hiroko_kubota

Homepage: https://kuvotahiroko.jimdofree.com/

Staff List

Photographer: Styled Images: Elaine Lam / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist: Kanako Muneto

Hiroko KubotaMeteor Shower in the Light Blue ForestWeeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / ENG or JPN edition / Jan start / Mon start

¥3,190 - ¥3,300 (incl. tax)

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Specifications*Specifications may vary slightly

Size	H: 188 x W: 94 x T: 11 mm / H: 7.4" x W: 3.7" x T: 0.4"
Weight	Approx. 135 g
Main material	Glossy paper (PP coated) / Paper
Compatible Techo Covers	Weeks Cover

Weeks Book (English / January Start)

Language	English
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	3.55 mm *Monthly calendar pages are 3.4 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2026, 2027, 2028
Yearly Index	Jan. - Dec. 2027 (2 pages)
Monthly Calendar	Dec. 2026 - Mar. 2028 (32 pages)
Daily Quotes	One per week (English)
Weekly Pages	Nov. 30, 2026 - Jan. 2, 2028 (114 pages) *All weekly pages include quotes.
Memo Pages	75 pages
Bonus Pages	Useful Abbreviations / Using Things around You to Measure Size / Favorites / My 100 / Phrases to Break That Writer’s Block / Hobonichi’s Neighborhood: Kanda/Jinbo-cho Map / 365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Addresses / Personal Notes
Listed Information	Week of the year / Moon phase (weekly pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
Other	See the Exploring Each Type page for more details

Weeks Book (Japanese / January Start)

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	3.55 mm *Monthly calendar pages are 3.4 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2026, 2027, 2028
Yearly Index	Jan. - Dec. 2027 (2 pages)
Monthly Calendar	Dec. 2026 - Mar. 2028 (32 pages)
Daily Quotes	One per week (Japanese)
Weekly Pages	Nov. 30, 2026 - Jan. 2, 2028 (114 pages) *All weekly pages include quotes.
Memo Pages	71 pages
Bonus Pages	365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Using Things around You to Measure Size / My 100 / Phrases to Break That Writer’s Block / Hobonichi’s Neighborhood: Kanda/Jinbo-cho Map / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses / Personal Notes
Listed Information	Week 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)
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.

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.

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.