This cover is customers’ favorite from the Hobonichi Techo 2018 edition.
minä perhonen creates all-original textiles that are specially dyed, embroidered and woven to recreate designs that were originally hand-drawn.
In “imagine,” animals are playing and resting among a variety of blooming trees and plants, giving the design a dreamy, mysterious setting.
The charm in this design comes from the light, fountain-pen feel of the art, which was drawn on a whim without planning anything out beforehand. The dark navy cover material is made of cotton.
The beige faux leather interior and pen holders are accented with beaded lace bookmarks.
minä perhonen is a fashion brand created by designer Akira Minagawa.
First founded in 1995 under the name minä. Opened the first shop in Tokyo in 2000, and renamed the brand name to "minä perhonen" in 2003.
In Finnish, “minä” means “I,” and “perhonen”means “butterfly,” expressing Minagawa’s hopes to create designs as light-hearted and beautiful as the flapping wings of a butterfly.
minä perhonen Website
Interviews with minä perhonen’s Akira Minagawa on Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun:
From a Single Grain of Wheat (Japanese)
The Fish Market and the Sewing Machine (Japanese)
Size | A6 size W: 117 x H: 167 x T: 24 mm / W: 4.6" x H: 6.6" x T: 0.9" *Excluding pen holders *Specifications may vary slightly |
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Weight | Approx. 90 g |
Main material | Exterior: Cotton Interior: Synthetic leather |
Size | A6 size 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 |
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Weight | Approx. 117 g |
Language | Japanese |
Pages | 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 3.45 mm |
Yearly Calendar | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
Yearly Index | June 2019 - May 2020 (6 pages) |
Monthly Calendar | June 2019 - Jan. 2020 (16 pages) |
Daily Pages | July 1 - Dec. 31, 2019 (190 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 Pages | Not included |
Memo Pages | None |
Informational Pages | Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / Words to Remember / Tips on Living Life in a Good Mood / Breakfast around the World / Introduction to Reading Classical Literature / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / 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 holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon) |
List of Japanese holidays and era names in the 2019 Japanese techo | -Information listed in the book is current as of February 2018. -Era names are not listed. -The names of dates relating to the Japanese emperor and the accession of the new emperor, including April 30th, May 1st, May 2nd, and October 22nd, will not be listed in the calendars. |
Size | A6 size 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 |
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Weight | Approx. 117 g |
Pages | 240 pages The color of the ink on the page changes every 60 pages (red / blue / green / purple) |
Binding | Stitch-binding |
Paper Type | Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners. |
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 |
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Weight | Approx. 200 g |
Language | English |
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 | 2019, 2020 |
Yearly Index | Dec. 2018 - Mar. 2020 (8 pages) |
Monthly Calendar | Dec. 2018 - Mar. 2020 (32 pages) |
Daily Pages | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019 (377 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 Pages | Not included |
Memo Pages | 12 pages |
Informational Pages | Important Contacts / International Size Charts / Conversion Table /Highlights of the Calendar Year in Japan / Traditional Japanese Household Items / Junishi: The Japanese Zodiac / A World of Traditional Sweets / International Country Codes / Dialling Codes / National Holidays / Personal Notes |
Listed Information | Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and daily pages) / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon) |
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 |
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Weight | Approx. 208 g |
Language | Japanese |
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 3.45 mm |
Yearly Calendar | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
Yearly Index | Feb. 2019 - May. 2020 (8 pages) |
Monthly Calendar | Feb. 2019 - May. 2020 (32 pages) |
Daily Pages | Apr. 1, 2019 - Mar. 31, 2020 (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 Pages | Not included |
Memo Pages | 11 pages |
Informational Pages | Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / Words to Remember / Tips on Living Life in a Good Mood / Breakfast around the World / Introduction to Reading Classical Literature / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / 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 holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon) |
List of Japanese holidays and era names in the 2019 Japanese techo | -Information listed in the book is current as of September 2018. -Era names are not listed. -The names of dates relating to the Japanese emperor and the accession of the new emperor, including April 30th, May 1st, May 2nd, and October 22nd, will not be listed in the calendars. |
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 |
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Weight | Approx. 208 g |
Language | Japanese |
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 3.45 mm |
Yearly Calendar | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
Yearly Index | Dec. 2018 - Mar. 2020 (8 pages) |
Monthly Calendar | Dec. 2018 - Mar. 2020 (32 pages) |
Daily Pages | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019 (377 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 Pages | Not included |
Memo Pages | 15 pages |
Informational Pages | Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / Words to Remember / Tips on Living Life in a Good Mood / Breakfast around the World / Introduction to Reading Classical Literature / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / 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 holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon) |
List of Japanese holidays and era names in the 2019 Japanese techo | -Information listed in the book is current as of February 2018. -Era names are not listed. -The names of dates relating to the Japanese emperor and the accession of the new emperor, including April 30th, May 1st, May 2nd, and October 22nd, will not be listed in the calendars. |
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 |
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Weight | Each Book: Approx. 117 g |
Language | Japanese |
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 3.45 mm |
Yearly Calendar | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
Yearly Index | Book 1: Dec. 2018 - Mar. 2020 (8 pages) Book 2: June 2019 - May 2020 (6 pages) |
Monthly Calendar | Book 1: Dec. 2018 - July 2019 (16 pages) Book 2: June 2019 - Jan. 2020 (16 pages) |
Daily Pages | Book 1: Jan. 1 - June 30, 2019 (187 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 - Dec. 31, 2019 (190 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 Pages | Not included |
Memo Pages | Book 1: 2 pages Book 2: None |
Informational Pages | Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / Words to Remember / Tips on Living Life in a Good Mood / Breakfast around the World / Introduction to Reading Classical Literature / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / 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 holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon) |
List of Japanese holidays and era names in the 2019 Japanese techo | -Information listed in the book is current as of February 2018. -Era names are not listed. -The names of dates relating to the Japanese emperor and the accession of the new emperor, including April 30th, May 1st, May 2nd, and October 22nd, will not be listed in the calendars. |
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.
Each item is individually assembled and sewn by hand by a factory worker. Best efforts are made to ensure consistent sizes and specifications, but there may be slight differences.
This material is first printed or dyed and then later sewn onto the cover. While colors are designed to be consistent, there may be uneven coloring or slight shade variances between covers. This may also happen across a single cover, such as a pocket compared to the rest of the cover. In addition, on rare occasions, there may be small black or white dots visible on the print. This is an unavoidable aspect of the manufacturing process.
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.
The pen holder is designed to perfectly fit the 12.2 mm (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 13.5 mm (0.53”) in diameter.
The cover exterior may attract dust or other particles. You can use a lint roller to clean the cover, but be sure to avoid using tape with strong adhesive, as this may damage the material.
The dye in the cover may stain other objects if it rubs against or sticks to them, especially if the cover is wet from water or sweat from your hands. Please store with care.
The bookmarks of this cover use original mina perhonen lace straps. If you see any loose threads, we recommend refraining from pulling on it and instead tucking it between other woven threads.
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.
This cover uses thicker materials than usual, so it may not fit. Forcing it into a Cover on Cover may damage the products.
These Hobonichi Techo cover designs were directed by minä perhonen, but produced by Hobonichi. Inquiries about these covers cannot be answered at minä perhonen shop locations, so please contact the Hobonichi Store with any questions or concerns.