This techo cover features a drawing by printmaker and artist Makoto Matsubayashi, who is based in Kochi Prefecture.
Using crayons with bold, free-flowing strokes, Matsubayashi illustrated a large, blooming flower. The gentle wavering of the hand-drawn lines gives it a soft, inviting charm. The silver base color was chosen to reflect the feel of Matsubayashi’s original artwork, creating a balance of warmth and coolness in this striking cover design.
The cover is made with smooth faux leather and printed with white ink to faithfully capture the spirit of Matsubayashi’s drawing. Even the subtle textures, like the unevenness of the lines, are carefully reproduced to retain the hand-drawn feel of the artwork.
Cover
| Size |
H: 165 x W: 244 x T: 3 mm / H: 6.5" x W: 9.6" x T: 0.1" |
| Weight |
Approx. 100 g |
| Main material |
Exterior: PU / Interior: PU |
Book (Original English Edition / English / January Start)
| Size |
A6 size
H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6"
*Actual book size may vary slightly |
| Weight |
Approx. 195 g |
| 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 |
| Listed Information |
Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon) |
| Other |
See the Exploring Each Type page for more details |
