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    Michio HoshinoGrizzly Mother and CubsWeeks Hardcover Book (Japanese)

    This cover prominently showcases a piece by nature photographer Michio Hoshino (1952 - 1996), famous for his photographs of wildlife and everyday life in Alaska. The photograph features a Grizzly bear mother and her cubs.

    In the photograph, the mother and her cubs stand on their hind legs, looking carefully at something in the distance. It’s a very charming scene, seeing the cub chewing on grass gently resting his hands against his mother’s back.



    Hoshino spent many nights sleeping in tents when he was photographing wildlife like bears and caribou. It was because of his tenacity and persistence that he was able to capture such gentle expressions amid the great, unforgiving wilderness.



    The glossy finish of the cover allows users to feel as if they’re carrying around a photography collection.

    The book interior is a forest green to evoke the deep expanses of a forest, and includes a print of Michio Hoshino’s signature.



    Included with the Hobonichi Techo Weeks is a clear, adhesive pocket you can affix to the inside of your cover, and a mini version of the Hobonichi Japan Railway Map 2018, which condenses maps of Japan’s major city railway maps into a single fold-out paper.

    *A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Japanese animal rescue shelter Rencontrer Mignon.

    About Michio Hoshino



    Photographer born 1952 in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture.
    Entered the Keio University Faculty of Economics and joined the Exploration Club.
    Spent a summer living together with an Eskimo family in Shishmaref, Alaska in 1973.
    After graduating, spent two years as an apprentice to top nature photographer Kojo Tanaka.
    In 1978, entered the University of Alaska's College of Natural Sciences.
    Killed by a brown bear while on assignment in Kamchatka, Russia in 1996.
    Received the 15th Kimura Ihei Award in for his photography.
    Ranked as a Special Prize Winner by the Photographic Society of Japan.
    Published the essay book “The Traveling Tree” and photography collection books such as “Arctic Odyssey: A Distant Northern Memory.”

    Official Michio Hoshino Website

    Staff List

    Photographer
    Styled Images: Kimiko Kaburaki / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
    Stylist
    Megumi Nishimori
    Model
    Kaede Tanabe
    Michio HoshinoGrizzly Mother and CubsWeeks Hardcover Book (Japanese)
    JPY2,592

    Normal
    Available
    10

    Specifications

    Overview
    SizeW: 96 x H: 187 x T: 8 mm / W: 3.8" x H: 7.4" x T: 0.3"
    *Specifications may vary slightly
    Weight Approx. 130 g
    Main materialPaper
    Contents (April Start Version)
    Pages240 pages
    Binding Stitch-binding
    Paper Type Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
    Graph Paper Size 3.55 mm
    Yearly Calendar 2017, 2018, 2019
    Yearly IndexApr. 2018 - Mar. 2019 (2 pages)
    Monthly Calendar Mar. 2018 - Apr. 2019 (28 pages)
    Weekly QuotesOne per week (Japanese)
    Weekly CalendarFeb. 26, 2018 - Mar. 31, 2019 (114 pages)
    *All weekly pages include quotes
    Graph Paper74 pages
    Informational PagesMy 100 / Solar Terms / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Emergency Preparedness / Age Table / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Contact Book / Personal Notes
    Listed InformationWeek numbers / Rokuyo (Traditional Japanese calendar) / Solar terms (Japanese) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (weekly 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.

    Test fountain pens before regular use

    The Hobonichi Techo's Tomoe River paper is designed to prevent bleed-through, but some fountain pens and water-based ink pens are not compatible with this paper. When switching to a new pen, we recommend testing the pen somewhere in the book, such as the back memo pages, to see if the ink bleeds through or takes an especially long time to dry.

    Cover corners are slightly bumpy and shiny

    The corners of the cover contain light traces of press marks, shines, and lumps. This is an unavoidable part of the manufacturing process.

    Imprinted year numbers may peel

    The numbers of the year are stamped onto the cover in metallic or other colored leaf, so strong rubbing or everyday use may cause the numbers to peel off.

    Avoid storing in hot and humid places

    Please avoid storing your product in hot, humid places or placing it atop other objects for long periods of time as this may result in lower quality and color stains.