Mitsuhiko Sasao: My Favorite Table - Hobonichi Techo 2018

Mitsuhiko SasaoMy Favorite TableA5 Size (fits Cousin)

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 across this cover is the Sasao piece entitled “My Favorite Table.” A table is surrounded by a hedge of bright red roses, and atop the table is a collection of Sasao’s favorite items. This piece was originally released in 2000 as a series of four canvases with the picture continued across them to complete an enormous painting of 130.5 cm (4.28 ft) tall and 648 cm (21.26 ft) wide. At the time of the initial art show, Sasao placed benches in front of the hanging paintings to allow visitors the chance to immerse themselves in his favorite things.

The print on this cover features the right-hand portion of the original painting. There are flowers in an Evian water bottle, a cute coffee set, and a berry tart. At the edge of the table are works of art by some of Sasao’s favorite painters, such as Matisse, Picasso, and Rousseau.

The print on this cover actually continues on into the inside of the large pocket to allow you to enjoy the rest of the painting.

The bookmarks are the same blue as pictured in Matisse’s art, 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.

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Specifications

Cover

Size: A5 size
W: 166 x H: 229 x T: 22 mm / W: 6.5" x H: 9.0" x T: 0.9"
*Excluding pen holders
*Specifications may vary slightly
Weight: Approx. 109 g
Main material: Exterior: Polyester

Interior: Synthetic leather

Book (Cousin / Japanese / April Start)

Size: A5 size

W: 148 x H: 210 x T: 17 mm / W: 5.8" x H: 8.3" x T: 0.7"

*Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight: Approx. 482 g
Pages: 544 pages
Binding: Stitch-binding
Paper Type: Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
Graph Paper Size: 3.7 mm
Yearly Calendar: 2017, 2018, 2019
Yearly Index: Apr. 2018 - Mar. 2019 (4 pages)
Monthly Calendar: Feb. 2018 - May 2019 (32 pages)
Daily Page: Apr. 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 Quotes: One per day (Japanese)
Weekly Calendar: Mar. 26, 2018 - Mar. 31, 2019 (106 pages)
Memo Pages: 4 pages
Informational Pages: Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Addresses (for 8 People) / Personal Notes
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) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)

Book (Cousin / Japanese / January Start)

Size: A5 size

W: 148 x H: 210 x T: 17 mm / W: 5.8" x H: 8.3" x T: 0.7"

*Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight: Approx. 482 g
Pages: 544 pages
Binding: Stitch-binding
Paper Type: Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
Graph Paper Size: 3.7 mm
Yearly Calendar: 2017, 2018, 2019
Yearly Index: Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2018 (4 pages)
Monthly Calendar: Dec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (32 pages)
Daily Page: Jan. 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 Quotes: One per day (Japanese)
Weekly Calendar: Jan. 1, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019 (106 pages)
Memo Pages: 6 pages
Informational Pages: Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Addresses (for 8 People) / Personal Notes
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) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)

Book (Cousin Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)

Size: A5 size x 2 books

Each Book: W: 148 x H: 210 x T: 10 mm / W: 5.8" x H: 8.3" x T: 0.4"

*Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight: Each Book: Approx. 278 g
Pages: Each Book: 288 pages
Binding: Stitch-binding
Paper Type: Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
Graph Paper Size: 3.7 mm
Yearly Calendar: 2017, 2018, 2019
Yearly Index: Book 1: Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2018 (4 pages)
Book 2: July 2018 - June 2019 (4 pages)
Monthly Calendar: Book 1: Dec. 2017 - July 2018 (16 pages)
Book 2: June 2018 - Jan. 2019 (16 pages)
Daily Page: Book 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 Quotes: One per day (Japanese)
Weekly Calendar: Book 1: Jan. 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018 (52 pages)
Book 2: June 25, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019 (56 pages)
Memo Pages: Book 1: 10 pages
Book 2: 2 pages
Informational Pages: Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Addresses (for 8 People) / Personal Notes
Listed Information: Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly and weekly 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.
“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.
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.

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Photographer: Styled Images: Kosuke Matsuki / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Special thanks: Location: Atelier of Sasao