In a quiet, open landscape with a beautiful view, the world of Hiroko Kubota shines with originality, beauty, and unique ideas.
In Waiting on the Chord, Kubota picks up the imagery of a previous work and further expands the world, expertly weaving a new story in this drawing.
On the piano key for the note Mi, a single cat seems to be waiting for someone.
And again on the back of the cover, another cat is on the Mi key, quietly reading a book. Right in front of the two cats, a wide lawn spreads out, drifting the fresh scent of grass directly to you.
A design that seems to suggest that someday, even in this quiet world, music will reach your ears.The book’s lay-flat binding and thin and light Tomoe River graph paper with 3.7 mm squares make the book easy to read and write in. The book includes a yearly calendar, yearly index, Monday-start monthly calendars, daily pages, blank memo pages and more.
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| Size |
H: 156 x W: 110 x T: 16 mm / H: 6.1" x W: 4.3" x T: 0.6" |
| Weight |
Approx. 210 g |
| Main material |
Matte paper (PP coated) / Paper |
Book (HON English Edition / English / January Start)
| Language |
English |
| Pages |
464 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
*Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm |
| Start of Week |
Monday-start week |
| Yearly Calendar |
2025, 2026, 2027 |
| Yearly Index |
Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (8 pages) |
| Monthly Calendar |
Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (32 pages) |
| Daily Pages |
Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2026 (377 pages)
*A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
*Every two-page spread includes one daily quote.
*Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday-start).
*Additionally, a blank two-page spread is featured at the beginning to provide a free area when starting out the book. |
| Daily Quotes |
One quote per two-page spread (English) |
| Weekly Pages |
Not included |
| Memo Pages |
17 pages |
| Bonus Pages |
Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Memories 2026 / 12 Switches to Help You Focus / For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep / Words to Remember / 365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Looking Back at the Year 2026 / Getting the Most Out of Your Hobonichi Techo / Gifts / Addresses / Personal Notes |
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