Steiff - Hobonichi Techo 2018

SteiffA6 Size (fits Planner and Original)

Hobonichi has teamed up with German plush toy maker Steiff to create this teddy bear motif Hobonichi Techo cover.

Steiff teddy bears use high-quality yarn called mohair, made from the hair of the Angora goat. The exterior and pen holders are made with this mohair to give the cover the characteristic beautiful sheen and luxurious softness that you’ll want to cuddle.

This techo cover keeps the trademark button and tag featured in the left ears of Steiff plush toys. The tag designates that the product has passed the maker’s strict quality standards before being imported into Japan from Germany. This product is extremely rare in bearing the trademark, as Steiff has historically reserved the distinct honor for its plush toys.

What’s the arrival of Steiff Hobonichi Techo like? We made a short video showing you the unboxing and the inserting the Hobonichi Techo book into the cover.

Steiff cover is delivered in a specially crafted black case. The silver-leaf engraving on the cover reads in German, “GEMEINSCHAFTSPRODUKTION VON STEIFF UND HOBONICHI,” meaning “Collaborative product of Steiff and Hobonichi.”

*Planner Book 2018 Steiff Edition has sold out. There will be no restock.

© Steiff 2017

About Steiff

Steiff is the world’s oldest plush toy maker and is located in a small town in southern Germany. Starting with the creation of the teddy bear in 1902, Steiff has since created over 800 types of plush toys, all highly acclaimed by people all over the world. Founder Margarete Steiff created the company motto, “Only the best is good enough for children.”

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Hobonichi Store Exclusives

When you purchase your Hobonichi Techo through the online Hobonichi Store or in person in Hobonichi’s Tobichi shop in Tokyo or Kyoto, you will receive free Hobonichi Store exclusive items. Here’s a list of the exclusives offered this year.

Also available

Book Only
A6 Planner Book Steiff Edition (January Start)

Specifications

Cover

Size: A6 size
W: 130 x H: 172 x T: 35 mm / W: 5.1" x H: 6.8" x T: 1.4"
*Excluding pen holders
*Specifications may vary slightly
Weight: Approx. 80 g
Main material: Exterior: Mohair

Interior: Cow leather

Book (Planner / English / January Start)

Size: A6 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
Weight: Approx. 200 g
Pages: 448 pages
Binding: Stitch-binding
Paper Type: Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
Graph Paper Size: 4 mm
Yearly Calendar: 2018, 2019
Yearly Index: Dec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (8 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.
*Every two-page daily page spread includes one Daily Quote
Daily Quotes: One quote per two-page spread (English)
Weekly Calendar: Not included
Memo Pages: 12 pages
Informational Pages: Important 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 Information: Day 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)

Size: A6 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
Weight: Approx. 208 g
Pages: 464 pages
Binding: Stitch-binding
Paper Type: Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
Graph Paper Size: 3.7 mm
*Monthly pages are 3.45mm
Yearly Calendar: 2017, 2018, 2019
Yearly Index: Feb. 2018 - May 2019 (8 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: Not included
Memo Pages: 13 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 / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 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 (Original / Japanese / January Start)

Size: A6 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
Weight: Approx. 208 g
Pages: 464 pages
Binding: Stitch-binding
Paper Type: Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
Graph Paper Size: 3.7 mm
*Monthly pages are 3.45mm
Yearly Calendar: 2017, 2018, 2019
Yearly Index: Dec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (8 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: Not included
Memo Pages: 15 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 / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 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 (Original Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)

Size: A6 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
Weight: Each Book: Approx. 117 g
Pages: Each Book: 240 pages
Binding: Stitch-binding
Paper Type: Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
Graph Paper Size: 3.7 mm
*Monthly pages are 3.45mm
Yearly Calendar: 2017, 2018, 2019
Yearly Index: Book 1: Dec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (8 pages)
Book 2: June 2018 - May 2019 (6 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: Not included
Memo Pages: Book 1: 2 pages
Book 2: None
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 / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 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)

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.

Density of fur may be inconsistent: The fur on the exterior may have variances in thickness, resulting in the appearance of lines. This is caused by several stages of dyeing, and is an unavoidable aspect of manufacturing.
Base of cloth may be visible: The fur around the outside of the exterior is shorter, so areas folded over the edge may reveal the base cloth.
Leather may contain preexisting wrinkles and marks: In order to allow customers the enjoyment of all-natural leather, the leather is processed in a way that retains its original feel. This may leave imperfections visible on the surface of the cover, such as wrinkles, scratches, stains, or vein marks.
Depending on the conditions in which the cover is used, natural oils of the leather may emerge and appear as stains. We ask for your understanding for these naturally-occurring characteristics of genuine leather.
Leather coloring stains: Dyed leather products tend to leave stains. Please be careful not to allow the leather to adhere or rub against other objects such as clothing or other belongings, especially if the bag is wet from water or sweat from your hands.
Leather interior of cover may be loose: The leather interior of the cover may not be perfectly taut due to limitations during the manufacturing process.
Placement of button and tag vary: The "button in ear" atop the cover is attached by hand in Germany. The position and direction of the tag, and the direction of its button, vary.
Cover interior tag is dated 2017: The tag sewn inside the cover states ©Steiff 2017. This is the year of manufacture, and is not an error.
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.
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.
Not for use with Cover on Cover: The PVC plastic of the Cover on Cover contains plasticizer additives which may cause a reaction in the leather dye and affect the color and quality of the leather cover. Please refrain from using the Cover on Cover with this product.
Immediately dry the product if it gets wet: Immediately dab the product with a dry cloth if it gets wet. Avoid
drying it with high temperatures, and place it in a well-ventilated
place in the shade.
Avoid storing in hot and humid places: Please avoid storing your cover in hot, humid places or placing it atop other objects for long periods of time as this may result in lower product quality and color stains. Please use caution when storing.
Color and grain vary: Due to the natural characteristics of the materials, there are variances in color and fur grain on the interior and exterior surfaces.
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 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.

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Photographer: Styled Images: Shoji Onuma / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe