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HOBONICHI TECHO 2018

Mitsuhiko SasaoA Book and FlowersA6 Size (fits Planner and Original)



Painter Mitsuhiko Sasao is famous for the prominence of vivid red colors in his artwork, and this cover allows you to carry his art wherever you go.



Printed on this cover is a piece from Sasao’s 1998 debut series, Book & Flowers. The painting depicts works of Sasao’s favorite painter, Matisse (some works factual, some imaginary), surrounded by blooming flowers.



This particular piece, originally released in 2003, features a large Venetian glass vase with a bouquet of colorful flowers and an art book of Matisse paintings.

The bookmarks are the same blue as the flowers in the bouquet and the charms are red.

About Mitsuhiko Sasao

Born in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Interested in art since childhood, as his father was a painter.
Graduated Tama Art University.
Active in the advertising industry as a designer at a leading print office and a creative director at a foreign-affiliated advertising agency.
Debuted as a painter in November 1998 at the Bunkamura Gallery, and has since held a gallery every November. November 2017 will be his twentieth show.

Mitsuhiko SasaoA Book and FlowersA6 Size (fits Planner and Original)



PriceJPY5,292JPY4,752JPY4,752JPY4,752JPY4,752JPY4,968JPY3,024(incl. tax, excl. shipping)

Important: This cover costs slightly more when purchased individually than when purchased as a cover + book set. (Book price does not change.)

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: 167 x T: 20 mm / W: 4.7" x H: 6.6" x T: 0.8"
*Excluding pen holders
*Specifications may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 68 g
Main materialExterior: Polyester

Interior: Synthetic leather
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.

Design may contain smudges or uneven coloring

During the print process, patterns may contain spots where the color has become smudged or uneven.

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.

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.

Stitching may be slightly curved or bumpy.

Stitching may be slightly curved or bumpy as a result of sewing together materials of various thicknesses.

Pen holders are rigid at first

The pen holders are rigid at first, making it difficult to insert pens. You can speed up the breaking-in process by rolling the pen holders in your hand.

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.

Avoid using with Cover on Cover

This cover uses thicker materials than usual, so it may not fit. Forcing it into a Cover on Cover may damage the products.

“Cover Only” price change

Due to an increase in material costs and other unavoidable factors, starting with the 2017-edition, it has become difficult to maintain the usual price of our Colors and Faux Fabric covers. In order to maintain the price of the covers, we will be offering these covers at the usual price when bought as a set with the Hobonichi Techo book. We apologize for the trouble, but when ordering the cover without a book, we will not be able to keep that price, so Cover Only orders will cost slightly more. Please add to your cart as a “Book & Cover set” to keep the cover’s lower price.

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.

Staff List

PhotographerStyled Images: Kosuke Matsuki / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Special thanksLocation: Atelier of Sasao
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