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 front, the upper section features dianthus blossoms, while the lower section is a graceful pattern of plum branches with buds and flowers. The back side features a symmetrical peony pattern.
About Unsodo
Founded in Kyoto in 1891, Unsodo is a publisher specializing in fine art. Carrying forward the traditional techniques of woodblock carving and printing, they continue to create woodblock-printed books and prints to this day.
Cover
| Size |
H: 165 x W: 244 x T: 3 mm / H: 6.5" x W: 9.6" x T: 0.1" |
| Weight |
Approx. 80 g |
| Main material |
Exterior: Polyester / Interior: Polyester |
Book (Original Japanese Edition / Japanese / April 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 or Sunday-start week |
| Yearly Calendar |
2025, 2026, 2027 |
| Yearly Index |
Feb. 2026 - May 2027 (8 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- / Sunday-start).
*Additionally, 3 blank pages are 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 |
13 pages
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| 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 / 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) |
