Arts&ScienceFondente (Brown)A6 Size (fits Planner and Original)

    This Zippers-type leather cover was designed in collaboration with Arts&Science owner Sonya Park, the director of the English Hobonichi Techo Planner.



    The fine-grain Italian calfskin is luxuriously smooth. The leather is vegetable-tanned by well-established, expert tanners in Toscana in a way that retains the extraordinary feel of soft and smooth calf leather. The wonderful feel of this cover will immediately fit comfortably into your hands, and the surface will deepen in color and luster with continued use.



    One of the best parts of this cover is being able to enjoy the way the colors come out so vividly while still maintaining the original feel of the leather. This allows users to enjoy the best of both worlds without having to sacrifice one or the other.



    Fondente is Italian for “melt,” and Chocolate Fondente means “dark chocolate.” As the name implies, this cover is a deep brown reminiscent of dark chocolate.



    The cover interior contains a gusseted pocket with a zipper for safely storing important items while keeping them easy to access.

    The cover has extra vertical space to avoid overlapping the zipper pull with the techo book inside. Because the cover is slightly bigger than usual, there’s a carefully-designed sewn line inside the cover to hold the book snugly in place and prevent it from sliding around the cover.

    In lieu of a bookmark, this cover includes an original A&S pencil board to hold your place and provide a sturdy writing surface under each page.

    *Select Hobonichi Techo covers are exclusively available at Arts&Science shops. See here for more information.

    About Arts&Science

    Arts&Science is a store and brand headed by creative director Sonya Park, featuring a wide variety of items ranging from original clothing to sundries and groceries. The first store opened in 2003, and Arts&Science has since expanded to seven locations in Tokyo and three locations in Kyoto. In addition to a rotating seasonal collection, the brand now includes a permanent collection of home goods that make daily life more comfortable.

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    Arts&ScienceFondente (Brown)A6 Size (fits Planner and Original)
    JPY39,96042,660

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    Specifications

    Cover
    SizeA6 size
    W: 145 x H: 200 x T: 20 mm / W: 5.7" x H: 7.9" x T: 0.8"
    *Excluding pen holders
    *Specifications may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 186 g
    Main materialCow 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
    LanguageEnglish
    Pages448 pages
    BindingStitch-binding
    Paper TypeThin, 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 CalendarDec. 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 PagesImportant 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)
    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
    WeightApprox. 208 g
    LanguageJapanese
    Pages464 pages
    BindingStitch-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 IndexFeb. 2019 - May. 2020 (8 pages)
    Monthly CalendarFeb. 2019 - May. 2020 (32 pages)
    Daily PagesApr. 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 PagesTime 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 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 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.
    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
    WeightApprox. 208 g
    LanguageJapanese
    Pages464 pages
    BindingStitch-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 PagesJan. 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 PagesTime 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 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 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.
    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
    LanguageJapanese
    Pages Each Book: 240 pages
    BindingStitch-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 Calendar2018, 2019, 2020
    Yearly IndexBook 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 PagesNot included
    Memo PagesBook 1: 2 pages
    Book 2: None
    Informational PagesTime 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.

    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.

    Actual specifications may vary from listing

    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.

    Leather may contain visible wrinkles, scratches, stains, or vein marks.

    This product uses delicate leather that accentuates the natural qualities of the material There may be unavoidable marks in the leather that occurred during the manufacturing process. There also may be original imperfections visible on the surface of the leather, such as wrinkles, scratches, stains, or vein marks. We ask for your understanding for these naturally-occurring characteristics of genuine leather, and hope you enjoy the material as these imperfections come to stand out less over time.

    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.

    Immediately dry if it gets wet

    Immediately dab your 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 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.

    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.

    Pen holder fits pens up to 13.5 mm wide

    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.