Natal Design: Lucky Swallow Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / ENG or JPN edition / Jan start / Mon start - Techo Lineup

Natal DesignLucky SwallowWeeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / ENG or JPN edition / Jan start / Mon start

2027 New
Japanese / English

This techo was created in collaboration with Natal Design, an apparel brand that interprets art and culture through a unique lens, translating that vision into clothing, camping gear, and more through thoughtful design and details.

Spreading vividly across the entire cover of the Weeks is the brand’s iconic Lucky Swallow motif. The all-over print of swallows, birds said to bring good luck, comes alive against the chic, black background of the cover. A special texture has been applied exclusively to the swallow portions, so you can feel their distinctive surface when you run your fingertips across them.

The spine is a vivid turquoise, creating a striking contrast against the black cover.

On the front and back covers, Natal Design’s logo and a message that embodies the brand’s philosophy are foil-pressed in gold, catching the light elegantly as the angle shifts.

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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The Natal Design lineup also includes a Small Drawer Pouch alongside the techos. See the full Natal Design series here.

About Natal Design

This brand was started in Tokyo in 1999 by designers Koji Tsukada and Shinsuke Goto. It interprets tradition, trends, and art through their own unique lens, defying conventions with products imbued with humor and edgy style. Their playful, inventive creations evoke strong emotions in those who wear them.

Visit the Natal Design website

Staff List

Photographer: Styled Images: TATSOKA / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist: Kaho Yamaguchi

Natal DesignLucky SwallowWeeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / ENG or JPN edition / Jan start / Mon start

¥3,190 - ¥3,300 (incl. tax)

20 per item

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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	Matte 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.

Scratches may be noticeable due to manufacturing: Scratches inevitably occur in the manufacturing process of the front covers and bookbinding, and may be more noticeable on dark-colored products in particular.