Published during the Meiji era, Bijutsukai and Shin Bijutsukai are treasured collections featuring exquisite designs by various pattern designers. These beautifully crafted books showcase the art of multicolor woodblock printing and were published by Unsodo, a distinguished Kyoto-based art publisher and the only house in Japan dedicated to producing hand-printed woodblock books.
The cover features Bijutsukai (Wild Rabbits) nestled in a grassy meadow. Rabbits have been traditionally cherished as symbols of longevity and prosperity in Japan.
The back pocket features a design in a subtly different shade of yellow. Vertical stripes mimicking wood grain intertwine with Kasuri splashed patterns, while leaves and petals seem to dance across the surface.
Cover
| Size |
H: 228 x W: 337 x T: 3 mm / H: 9" x W: 13.3" x T: 0.1" |
| Weight |
Approx. 150 g |
| Main material |
Exterior: Polyester / Interior: Polyester |
Book (Cousin Japanese Edition / Japanese / April Start)
| Size |
A5 size
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 18 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.7"
*Actual book size may vary slightly |
| Weight |
Approx. 445 g |
| Language |
Japanese |
| Pages |
544 pages |
| Paper Type / Binding |
Thin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding |
| Graph Paper Size |
3.7 mm |
| Start of Week |
Monday-start week |
| Yearly Calendar |
2025, 2026, 2027 |
| Yearly Index |
Apr. 2026 - Mar. 2027 (4 pages) |
| Monthly Calendar |
Feb. 2026 - May 2027 (32 pages) |
| Daily Pages |
Apr. 1, 2026 - Mar. 31, 2027 (377 pages)
*A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
*All daily pages include daily quotes.
*Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday-start).
*Additionally, 3 blank pages are featured at the beginning to provide a free area when starting out the book. |
| Daily Quotes |
One per day (Japanese) |
| Weekly Pages |
Mar. 30, 2026 - Apr. 4, 2027 (106 pages) |
| Memo Pages |
4 pages |
| Bonus Pages |
Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Memories 2026 / 12 Switches to Help You Focus / For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses / Personal Notes |
| Listed Information |
Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon) |
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