HOBONICHI TECHO

Hobonichi Techo 2026 HON

Flip it open and write anything. The page per day HON techo.

The Hobonichi Techo HON is
a page-per-day type techo with
a hardcover design already
attached to the book.
They come in A6 and A5 sizes,
and English and Japanese editions.
You can also choose from
a wide variety of cover designs.
The HON makes it easier to bask
in the delight of having a whole page per day.

Sales begin September 1, 2025
at 11 AM Japan time
English edition (A6/A5), Japanese edition (A6/A5)

*One Piece edition: Sales begin October 1, 2025 at 11 AM Japan time

6 great things about the HON

It’s like a genuine book you can use without a techo cover. It’s compact and portable so you can carry it in your bag like you would a favorite book.

One page per day for plenty of room to write. You can use the book however you like. It’s the standard layout of the Hobonichi Techo, and is fun to read back through later on.

Available in both English and Japanese! There is also an English edition with the same format as the Japanese edition, but without holidays listed.

Comes in two sizes. You can choose from the compact A6 size or the A5 size with lots of space to write.

Various cover design options. We’ve got 11 different designs to choose from in the 2025 lineup. Which one is your favorite?

Includes a pencil board you can store a pen on. This pencil board is exclusive to the HON and can store a pen so that you can carry it together with your book.

Recommended for all
kinds of people!

  • I was interested in having a page per day
    My first
    Hobonichi Techo
  • I want to organize my work schedule
    I want to sort through
    my schedule and to do list
  • I want a special book about my kids
    Different techos
    for each purpose
  • I want to carry my techo with me everywhere
    I use my techo a lot
    while I’m out
  • I want to keep records about my interests
    I write a lot of notes
    and entries

A closer look at the HON

Comes in a compact A6 size and an A5 size that allows plenty of room to write.
Uses the thin yet sturdy Tomoe River paper.
The thread-bound books have lay-flat binding that keeps the book open without needing to hold it down.
Comes in Japanese and English editions (excluding some designs)

A6 HON (Japanese edition A6)

The book contents are the same as the Hobonichi Techo Original!
1 Moon phase
An illustration of the current moon phase listed in Japan time.
2 Day of the year
The cumulative day of the year counting from January 1st.
3 Old Japanese lunisolar calendar
The date of the old Japanese lunisolar calendar is included under the day’s date, as well as solar terms based on this ancient calendar.
4 24-hour timetable
Each hour is labeled with a dot, and every 30-minute mark is labeled with a line.
5 3.7 mm graph paper
The graph paper scale was designed to be perfectly sized for writing, drawings, and charts.
6 Daily quote
Each page features a quote from the Hobonichi website.
7 To-do list
The to-do list has checkboxes for keeping track of your goals for the day.
8 The “Secret Line”
This is a lightly printed line that can separate a schedule on the left from the open memo space on the right.
9 12-color tab
Each month is labeled with a different colored tab on the edge of the page.
10 Mini calendar
A mini monthly calendar that outlines the dates of the current daily pages.

A5 HON (Japanese edition A5)

The book contents are the same as the Hobonichi Techo Cousin!
1 Moon phase
An illustration of the current moon phase listed in Japan time.
2 Day of the year
The cumulative day of the year counting from January 1st.
3 Old Japanese lunisolar calendar
The date of the old Japanese lunisolar calendar is included under the day’s date, as well as solar terms based on this ancient calendar.
4 24-hour timetable
Each hour is labeled with a dot, and every 30-minute mark is labeled with a line.
5 3.7 mm graph paper
The graph paper scale was designed to be perfectly sized for writing, drawings, and charts.
6 Daily quote
Each page features a quote from the Hobonichi website.
7 To-do list
The to-do list has checkboxes for keeping track of your goals for the day.
8 The “Secret Line”
This is a lightly printed line that can separate a schedule on the left from the open memo space on the right.
9 12-color tab
Each month is labeled with a different colored tab on the edge of the page.
10 Mini calendar
A mini monthly calendar that outlines the dates of the current daily pages.
See here for more details (Exploring Each Type)
This pencil board is exclusively available as a free bonus with the HON techo. The A6 and A5 size pencil boards are translucent with a printed 5mm graph design. It’s also printed in 1 mm increments along the side so you can use the pencil board as a ruler. This pencil board includes a place to store a ballpoint pen by its clip, so you can bring the pencil board and pen wherever you take your HON.
*This pencil board is not sold separately.
When you purchase through the online Hobonichi Store, in person in Tobichi Tokyo/Kyoto or at events hosted by Hobonichi, you’ll receive a Hobonichi Store exclusive bonus Tiny Robot Paperweight and a 3-Color Jetstream Ballpoint Pen.
*Hobonichi Store Exclusives are available while supplies last.

Please Read Before You Buy -The HON will not fit into a Hobonichi Techo cover or a Cover on Cover.
-The Hobonichi Techo 2026 HON is not available in an April-start or Simplified Chinese edition.

10 cover designs

Slash (Navy) [A6/A5]
This is one of the basic design options for the HON. The dark navy cover almost looks black, and the diagonal slash is foil-printed in gold. The design is based on the forward-slash symbol ( / ) used when writing dates.
A6 size A5 size
Slash (Ivory) [A6/A5]
The ivory has a soft look to it, complemented by the diagonal slash foil-printed in gold and is one of the basic design options for the HON. The cloth of the cover has a matte texture that feels nice in your hands.
A6 size A5 size
Paper Series - Black Gingham [A6/A5]
The black background is embossed with a plaid pattern reminiscent of a gingham check. The cover is thinner and softer than other HON books, making it lighter to hold. It’s a simple design with no bookmark.
A6 size A5 size
Hiroko Kubota: Waiting on the Chord [A6/A5]
A cat quietly sits on the keyboard of a piano. In this quiet world, someday, you'll be able to hear the music when it reaches your ear...that’s the feeling this design evokes. Kubota picks up the imagery of a previous work and further expands the world.
A6 size A5 size
Virginia Lee Burton: The Little House [A6/A5]
The Little House is a picture book by Virginia Lee Burton and published in 1942. The front cover is designed with the striking, clear sky blue from the cover of the picture book.
A6 size A5 size
Liberty Fabrics: Sasha Kiora [A6/A5]
This HON is made with a textile from the venerable British fabric brand Liberty Fabrics. The pink and light blue anemone flowers in this botanical pattern evoke a windswept meadow.
A6 size A5 size
Bow & Tie: Galloping Horses [A6/A5]
This series uses the same textured, shiny fabric used in neckties. Inspired by the zodiac sign for 2026, this design shows horses walking and galloping in a row.
A6 size A5 size
Bow & Tie: In the Forest [A6/A5]
This series uses necktie fabric with a smooth texture and beautiful sheen. In a forest where bears, rabbits, owls, and birds live, it looks like there's even a techo resting on a tree stump.
A6 size A5 size
MOTHER: Clay Figurines [A6/A5]
This is a collaboration techo with the SUPER Famicom™ game “MOTHER 2” (released by Nintendo Co., Ltd. in 1994), for which Shigesato Itoi was the game designer. This design features a lineup of clay figures that were used in the guidebook at the time of the product’s original release.
A6 size A5 size
ONE PIECE magazine: Hiriluk’s Cherry Blossoms [A6]
This special edition HON features illustrations and quotes from the manga One Piece. The design weaves cherry blossoms, a scene-stealing moment from the Drum Kingdom featuring Chopper, Luffy, and Dr. Hiriluk's blooming flowers, into a necktie material.
*Book contents same as One Piece Edition Techo
A6 size

ONE PIECE magazine x Hobonichi Techo One Piece Edition HON [A6 Size / Monday-Start Week / One-page-per-day]

ONE PIECE magazine, which dives into the charms of the world of the hit manga One Piece, teams up with the Hobonichi Techo, which allows users to cherish each and every day. This edition features daily quotes from the series so users can follow the story as they fill the techo with whatever they want, creating a personal logbook.

ONE PIECE magazine x Hobonichi Techo page
Sales begin September 1, 2025
at 11 AM Japan time
English edition (A6/A5), Japanese edition (A6/A5)

*One Piece: Sales begin October 1, 2025 at 11 AM Japan time

Items to use with the HON

Clear Cover HON [for A6/A5 Size]
Clear cover for the HON. By placing it over the cover of your book, you can keep it clean and protect it from scratches and grime. It’s a simple layout with no pockets.
Alettone Document Case [for A6/A5 Size]
A convenient case for carrying your HON and stationery together. An inner divider flap keeps the contents organized, so you can quickly grab what you need.

    Some Usage Examples

    Use for work Having a page per day for your work plans and task list allows plenty of room to write. The daily quotes can also provide a surprising source of guidance.
    Keeping up with habits The daily page layout is perfect for keeping on top of habits you’d like to keep or goals you’d like to achieve. By writing down what you’ve eaten or exercises you’ve done, you can enjoy the changes you see later on.
    Recording hobbies and lessons Write down new things you learn from your hobbies and lessons in your techo. Even if you can't write it down on the spot, writing it down later is a good way to review what you’ve learned. The key to keeping up with the techo is being able to feel that progress.
    It’s fun decorating with pictures and colors The graph paper makes it easy to both write entries and draw pictures. Including pictures makes the pages more fun and make it motivating to continue. We also recommend coming up with personal routines, like using symbols to represent the weather that day.
    Organizing thoughts and ideas If you write down thoughts that come to mind into your techo, that might make it possible to think more freely. If you’ve got something on your mind, you can take a load off your shoulders by taking the time to write it all out into your pages.
    Tracking growth The techo can be used as a parenting journal, or to track the growth of pets and plants. It’s fun to read back through the book when you’ve got entries tracking changes in appearance, or when your child learned to do something for the first time.

    Everyone’s HON uses

    Where to purchase the HON

    Hobonichi Techo Official Website
    (Hobonichi Online Store)

    Sales begin on the Hobonichi Techo Official Website on September 1, 2025 at 11 AM Japan time. *Sales of the One Piece edition begin October 1, 2025 at 11 AM Japan time.


      Tobichi

      You can also buy the HON at one of Hobonichi’s Tobichi shops. Sales begin on September 1, 2025 at the Tobichi Tokyo and Kyoto locations. *Sales of the One Piece edition begin October 1, 2025. - Tobichi (Tokyo and Kyoto)

      Official Online Shop

      Sales begin on September 1, 2025 on Amazon and Rakuten Marketplace.

      - Hobonichi Tmall International Flagship Store (Tmall Global Chinese)
      - Amazon US
      - Amazon UK
      - Amazon Germany

      Other retailers (online / physical shops)

      Sales begin at bookstores across Japan on September 1, 2025. Please see here for a list of stores that carry the product.

      Loft

      Sales are planned to begin on September 1, 2025 at Loft stores across Japan and Loft’s online store. You can see a list of locations here *Product lineup varies by store. Please check the stores directly for their lineup and in-stock items.

      Illustrations: Saki Machida

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      © Eiichiro Oda/SHUEISHA
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