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WHAT IS

HOBONICHI
TECHO

Hobonichi is Japanese brand known for its minimalist yet thoughtfully designed planners. Hobonichi refers to their planners as "Life Books" because they are made to conform to and reflect the lives of each of their users.

First released in 2002 as a planner with a one day per page, the lineup has been expanded to different sizes and formats, along with covers, accessories and other stationery items that make planning personal, practical and enjoyable for all.

Why People Love Hobonichi

One Page Per Day

Simple and minimalistic one page per day format is approachable and flexible.

Tomoe River Paper

Thin, lightweight, and durable paper that holds ink well and provides a smooth writing experience.

Lay-Flat Design

Thread-stitch binding allows the planner to open flat at 180 degrees for comfortable writing.

Accessories and Covers

A wide range of covers and accessories lets you personalize your planner and make it your own.

Meet the Techo Family

Six ways to keep your days, all with the thoughtful design and paper

Original

A6 | One page per day

A6
105 × 148 mm

A compact daily planner with one page per day. Perfect for everyday journaling, planning, notes, and creative pages.

Cousin

A5 | One page per day
+ weekly view

A5
148 × 210 mm

A larger format with generous space for daily planning, journaling, schedules, drawings, lists, and more.

Weeks

Wallet size | Weekly
horizontal + memo

Wallet
94 × 188 mm

A slim and portable weekly planner with a horizontal layout and extra space for notes and lists.

5-Year

A6 / A5 | Five Years of Memories

A6 A5

Record the same date across five consecutive years and watch your memories, thoughts, and everyday moments grow.

Covers

A6 / A5 | Protect + Personalize

A6 A5

Give your techo a little personality while keeping it protected with covers in different colors, materials, and designs.

Accessories

A6 / A5 | Make Planning More Fun

A6 A5

Add useful and fun extras to your planner, from pencil boards and stencils to pouches, folders, bookmarks, and more.

Available Sizes

Wallet

Named "wallet" due to its similarity in size to a long and slim wallet

Weeks, Weeks Mega

A6 Size

Fits into a large back pocket; can be held comfortably in one hand

Original, Avec, HON, Planner, Day-Free, 5-Year Techo

A5 Size

Standard notebook size with enough room to write

Cousin, Avec, HON, Day-Free, Large 5-Year Techo

Compare at a Glance

Explore the key differences between each planner to find the format that best fits your planning style.

	Size	Layout	Weekly View	Writing Space	Cloth Cover Available
Original	A6	One page per day	No	High	Yes
Cousin	A5	One page per day + weekly	Yes	Medium	Yes
Weeks	Wallet	Weekly horizontal + memo	Yes	Low	Yes
HON	A6 / A5	One page per day	A6 - No / A5 - Yes	Medium	No
Day-Free	A6 / A5	Monthly + undated notebook	No	Medium	No
5-Year	A6 / A5	Same date across five years	No	Low	Yes