The Hobonichi Techo Original is a one-page-per-day techo in A6 size (the same size as a paperback book). It’s the standard format of the Hobonichi Techo, now in its 26th year since the 2002 edition. The daily pages give you plenty of space to write schedules, journal entries, and notes; paste in tickets and photos; sketch; and much more.
The page design is based on a 3.7 mm grid layout, refined through countless adjustments over the years. It makes writing schedules and prose neat and easy, and is just as handy whenever you want to sketch a diagram or drawing.
One of the most distinctive features of the Hobonichi Techo is the Daily Quotes. One carefully chosen quote from the Hobonichi website appears on each daily page, making the techo a pleasure to read through as well as write in.
The Original is available in both a Monday-start and a Sunday-start calendar format. The text printed on the cover is gray on the Monday-start edition and red on the Sunday-start edition.
Thanks to the thread-stitched binding, the techo opens flat at 180 degrees and stays that way — no need to hold the pages down. The pages are made of thin and light yet durable Tomoe River paper that holds ink well, providing a smooth writing experienc
The back of the techo contains bonus pages, including standard favorites such as Favorites, My 100, and Solar Terms, as well as new additions like Phrases to Break That Writer’s Block, Useful Sign Language Phrases to Know, and the Hobonichi’s Neighborhood: Kanda/Jinbo-cho Map, among others.
The Hobonichi Techo is designed to be used with a cover. We offer a wide range of dedicated techo covers to choose from. Explore the different colors, materials, and designs to find your perfect match.
Book (Original / Japanese / 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 |
Japanese |
| 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 |
2026, 2027, 2028 |
| Yearly Index |
Dec. 2026 - Mar. 2028 (8 pages) |
| Monthly Calendar |
Dec. 2026 - Mar. 2028 (32 pages) |
| Daily Pages |
Jan. 1 - Dec. 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- / Sunday-start).
*Additionally, a blank two-page spread is featured at the beginning to provide a free area when starting out the book.
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| Daily Quotes |
One per day (Japanese) |
| Weekly Pages |
Not included
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| Memo Pages |
15 pages
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| Bonus Pages |
Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Phrases to Break That Writer’s Block / Useful Sign Language Phrases to Know / Hobonichi’s Neighborhood: Kanda/Jinbo-cho Map / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses / Personal Notes
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| Listed Information |
Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / 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 only include full and new moon) |
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