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HOBONICHI TECHO 2018

The BeatlesBlackbirdA6 Size (fits Planner and Original)

Illustrator Izumi Shiokawa created the art for this cover, inspired by her favorite Beatles song, “Blackbird.”

The artwork of a blackbird is printed on copper colored canvas. The screen printing accurately depicts brush strokes of the original artwork drawn with a brush pen. The soft canvas fabric is pleasant to the touch.

On the bottom right of the cover interior is the word “Blackbird” and a picture of a blackbird. On the bottom left, you’ll find the logo and trademark of the Beatles.

The bookmark features black ribbons with tassels at the end. The cheerful tassels accent the cover, appearing as either the bird’s wings or feet.



The back cover is adorned with the word “Fly,” which comes up repeatedly in the song’s lyric. The cover inspires you to follow your heart, to glide freely towards your destination, like birds in the sky.

About Izumi Shiokawa


Illustrator. Born in 1980, in Nagano. After graduating from the graphic design department of Tama Art University, began working as a freelance illustrator. Major works include tableware of Idee, illustration of Mambo for Claska shop&gallery “Do,” and illustration of belly warmers for Hobonichi.



Izumi Shiokawa Website

The BeatlesBlackbirdA6 Size (fits Planner and Original)
PriceJPY7,560JPY7,020JPY7,020JPY7,020JPY7,020JPY7,236JPY4,860(incl. tax, excl. shipping)

LanguageEnglishJapaneseJapaneseJapaneseJapaneseJapaneseN/A
SizeA6 (105 mm x 150 mm / 4.1" x 5.9")A6 (105 mm x 150 mm / 4.1" x 5.9")A6 (105 mm x 150 mm / 4.1" x 5.9")A6 (105 mm x 150 mm / 4.1" x 5.9")A6 (105 mm x 150 mm / 4.1" x 5.9")A6 (105 mm x 150 mm / 4.1" x 5.9")N/A
DatesJanuary - December 2018April - March 2019April - March 2019January - December 2018January - December 2018January - June / July - December 2018 (2-book set)N/A
CalendarsStarting on MondayStarting on MondayStarting on SundayStarting on MondayStarting on SundayStarting on MondayN/A
Shipping Date1-3 business days1-3 business days1-3 business days1-3 business days1-3 business days1-3 business days1-3 business days
International ShippingAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
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Specifications

Cover
SizeA6 size
W: 118 x H: 167 x T: 23 mm / W: 4.6" x H: 6.6" x T: 0.9"
*Excluding pen holders
*Specifications may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 116 g
Main materialCotton
Book (Planner / English / January Start)
SizeA6 size

W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 14 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.6"

*Actual book size may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 200 g
Pages448 pages
BindingStitch-binding
Paper TypeThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
Graph Paper Size4 mm
Yearly Calendar2018, 2019
Yearly IndexDec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (8 pages)
Monthly CalendarDec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (32 pages)
Daily PageJan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018 (379 pages)
*A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
*A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
*Every two-page daily page spread includes one Daily Quote
Daily QuotesOne quote per two-page spread (English)
Weekly CalendarNot included
Memo Pages12 pages
Informational PagesImportant Contacts / International Size Charts / Conversion Table / Highlights of the Calendar Year in Japan / Chronology of Japanese History / Japanese Folk Tales / International Country Codes / Dialling Codes / National Holidays / Personal Notes
Listed InformationDay 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)
Book (Original / Japanese / April Start)
SizeA6 size

W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 14 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.6"

*Actual book size may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 208 g
Pages464 pages
BindingStitch-binding
Paper TypeThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
*Monthly pages are 3.45mm
Yearly Calendar2017, 2018, 2019
Yearly IndexFeb. 2018 - May 2019 (8 pages)
Monthly CalendarFeb. 2018 - May 2019 (32 pages)
Daily PageApr. 1, 2018 - Mar. 31, 2019 (378 pages)
*A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
*A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
*All daily pages include Daily Quotes.
Daily QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
Weekly CalendarNot included
Memo Pages13 pages
Informational PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 People) / Personal Notes
Listed InformationDay 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) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
Book (Original / Japanese / January Start)
SizeA6 size

W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 14 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.6"

*Actual book size may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 208 g
Pages464 pages
BindingStitch-binding
Paper TypeThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
*Monthly pages are 3.45mm
Yearly Calendar2017, 2018, 2019
Yearly IndexDec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (8 pages)
Monthly CalendarDec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (32 pages)
Daily PageJan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018 (379 pages)
*A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
*A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
*All daily pages include Daily Quotes.
Daily QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
Weekly CalendarNot included
Memo Pages15 pages
Informational PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 People) / Personal Notes
Listed InformationDay 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) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
Book (Original Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)
SizeA6 size x 2 books

Each Book: W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 8 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.3"

*Actual book size may vary slightly
WeightEach Book: Approx. 117 g
PagesEach Book: 240 pages
BindingStitch-binding
Paper TypeThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
*Monthly pages are 3.45mm
Yearly Calendar2017, 2018, 2019
Yearly IndexBook 1: Dec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (8 pages)
Book 2: June 2018 - May 2019 (6 pages)
Monthly CalendarBook 1: Dec. 2017 - July 2018 (16 pages)
Book 2: June 2018 - Jan. 2019 (16 pages)
Daily PageBook 1: Jan. 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018 (189 pages)
*A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
*A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
*All daily pages include Daily Quotes

Book 2: July 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018 (193 pages)
*Three blank pages are featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
*A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
*All daily pages include Daily Quotes.
Daily QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
Weekly CalendarNot included
Memo PagesBook 1: 2 pages
Book 2: None
Informational PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 People) / Personal Notes
Listed InformationDay 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) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)

Please Read Before You Buy

In order to provide you with the most satisfaction for your product, we've compiled a list of warnings, potential issues, and tips to keep in mind for this particular product. Please be sure to read this information carefully before placing your order.

All covers are hand-made and may contain slight variances

Each and every cover is individually sewn by a factory worker hand-operating a sewing machine. Best efforts are made to ensure consistent sizes and specifications, but there may be slight differences.

Color may vary slightly between cover and pockets

The material for each part of the cover is printed or dyed separately. While colors are designed to be consistent across the entire cover, the shade may vary slightly.

Interior of cover may be loose

The interior of the cover may not be perfectly taut due to limitations during the manufacturing process.

Threads are napped and uneven

Threads may contain uneven thickness or naps (knots and lumps in the material).

Silk screen print may peel over time

The cover pattern is printed using silk screen printing, which means the pattern may peel off over time. Please avoid rubbing the pattern and do not store it in sunlight for prolonged periods of time.

Moisture, friction, or other common conditions may cause color to fade

Please note that due to the nature of cotton, this cover material is prone to fading due to moisture, friction, or other common conditions.

Avoid pulling the bookmark charm

Please use caution and avoid pulling the charm on the end of the bookmarks, as it may cause them to rip off.

Sliding no-slip pens into the pen holder

Pens with rubber, non-slip grips may be difficult to slide into the pen holder.

Maximum pen width of 13.5mm for pen holder

The pen holder is designed to perfectly fit the 12.2mm (0.48”) diameter Jetstream pen offered as a free bonus gift with select Japanese-version Hobonichi Web Shop products. Pens with certain shapes and materials may be difficult to pull through the holder. The holder can fit pens up to 13.5mm (0.53”) in diameter.

Color may vary slightly based on viewing screen

The color of the product may be slightly different in actuality than compared to how it appeared on a computer or smartphone screen.

Avoid using with Cover on Cover

The images printed on the cover may transfer onto a Cover on Cover. Please avoid using this cover with a Cover on Cover.

Staff List

PhotographerStyled Images: Yuichi Akagi / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
StylistSumire Hayakawa
Makeup & HairKae Kosugi(LIM)
ModelMizuki Ishizuka
Yuko Nagata (HOLIDAY)
manami (HOLIDAY)
Tamaki Matsumoto
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