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 dove motif has been traditionally cherished in Japan as a universal symbol of peace. The abstract patterns that resemble flower petals and fruits, combined with traditional motifs such as red lattice and targets, create a surprisingly contemporary atmosphere.
The pages are thin and light yet durable Tomoe River paper, which holds ink well and provides a smooth writing experience. The Weeks book has space for writing in plans or journal entries. The back of the book contains bonus pages, including Memories 2026 and 12 Switches to Help You Focus.
Cover
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| Size |
H: 188 x W: 94 x T: 11 mm / H: 7.4" x W: 3.7" x T: 0.4" |
| Weight |
Approx. 129 g |
| Main material |
Rayon / Paper |
Weeks Book (Japanese / April 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 |
2025, 2026, 2027 |
| Yearly Index |
Apr. 2026 - Mar. 2027 (2 pages) |
| Monthly Calendar |
Mar. 2026 - Apr. 2027 (28 pages) |
| Daily Quotes |
One per week (Japanese) |
| Weekly Pages |
Feb. 23, 2026 - Apr. 4, 2027 (116 pages)
*All weekly pages include quotes. |
| Graph Paper |
73 pages |
| Bonus Pages |
365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Using Things around You to Measure Size / My 100 / Memories 2026 / 12 Switches to Help You Focus / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Contact List / 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) |
