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HOBONICHI TECHO 2018

The BeatlesHelp!A6 Size (fits Planner and Original)

This Beatles themed cover, designed by art director Gugi Akiyama, highlights with screen-printing the silhouettes and logo images from the visual of the single “Help!,” released in 1965.



The brilliant green of the cover pays homage to the green apple logo of Apple Records, established by the Beatles. The inside pocket delights with the two-tone design of black and green, and the inimitable Beatles logo.

The apple and the Beatles logo printed on each pen holder match up when closed.

A silhouette of a big apple reveals itself in the back. The playful print makes it look as if it’s poking out from the pocket.

Bookmarks come in a pair of green and black, with an apple shaped charm on each end.

About Gugi Akiyama

Art director
Born in Tokyo in 1966. Joined I&S Co., Ltd (currently I&S/BBDO) after graduating from the fine art department of Nihon University College of Art in 1990. Established Dairy Fresh in 1999. The featured designer of Hobonichi for the monkey logo, Techo, and belly warmers.



Gugi Akiyama Website

The BeatlesHelp!A6 Size (fits Planner and Original)
PriceJPY6,480JPY5,940JPY5,940JPY5,940JPY5,940JPY6,156JPY3,780(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: 120 x H: 166 x T: 22 mm / W: 4.7" x H: 6.5" x T: 0.9"
    *Excluding pen holders
    *Specifications may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 110 g
    Main materialPolyester
    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.

    Interior of cover may be loose

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

    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.

    White spots around stitching

    The design is printed over white material, so the sewing process may expose white areas around the stitches.

    Black or white dots on the cover

    On rare occasions, there may be small black or white dots visible on the cover. This is an unavoidable aspect of the manufacturing process.

    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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