Masayoshi Nakajo2020Weeks Hardcover Book (Japanese)
This cover is by graphic design powerhouse Masayoshi Nakajo, who over a long career has worked on major projects like package design for Shiseido Parlor.
We approached Nakajo with a request for a design that represents Tokyo 2020, and this is the result.
The commanding silver-colored base is overlaid with bright pink stripes. The cover has silver and blue 2s and 0s, and the 0s are connected through a line. Open the Weeks book all the way to see a pair of glasses with eyes looking off into the distance.
Nakajo has been producing new designs for the last 50 years. This cover is overflowing with hope for a new future.
The cover has been constructed as a light, hardcover book with some give to it so it still bends.
When you order this Hobonichi Techo Weeks, you’ll receive a clear, adhesive corner pocket you can stick anywhere you like.
When you purchase your Hobonichi Techo through the online Hobonichi Store, you will receive a free 2020-edition (red pen body) Hobonichi Store exclusive 3-color Jetstream ballpoint pen.
*The ballpoint pen has ended. 
If you’d like storage space or a way to change up the look of your Weeks book, you can customize your book by pairing it with a Weeks cover.
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About Masayoshi Nakajo
Born in 1933. Graduated from the Department of Design at the Tokyo University of the Arts. Worked in Shiseido’s advertising division and at Desuka before starting up his own Nakajo Design Office in 1961.
Major works have included art direction and design for Shiseido products like The Ginza and Tactics as well as its corporate culture magazine Hanatsubaki; corporate identity for the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo and The Hosomi Museum Kyoto; packaging design for Shiseido Parlor; and more. Won numerous awards, including the Grand Prize for the Tokyo Art Directors Club Members Award. Remains a leading graphic designer after a career spanning more than 50 years.
Staff List
- Photographer
- Styled Images: Kosuke Matsuki / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
- Stylist
- Aya Yamanaka
- Makeup & Hair
- Yuka Toyama
- Model
- Natalia P（Free Wave）
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Specifications
- Overview
Size W: 94 x H: 188 x T: 10 mm / W: 3.7" x H: 7.4" x T: 0.4"
*Specifications may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 135 g Main material Synthetic canvas, paper - Weeks Book (Japanese / April Start)
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 3.55 mm Yearly Calendar 2019, 2020, 2021 Yearly Index Apr. 2020 - Mar. 2021 (2 pages) Monthly Calendar Mar. 2020 - Apr. 2021 (28 pages) Weekly Quotes One per week (Japanese) Weekly Calendar Feb. 24, 2020 - Apr. 4, 2021 (116 pages)
*All weekly pages include quotes.Graph Paper 73 pages Informational Pages Shorthand Note-Taking / Graph Paper / Using Common Items to Measure Size / Solar Terms / My 100 / Enjoy Your Techo with Letter Art / World History in the Scale of a Single Year / Emergency Preparedness / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Useful Links / Contact List / Personal Notes Listed Information Week of the year / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese calendar) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (weekly pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon) - Weeks Book (Japanese / January Start)
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 3.55 mm Yearly Calendar 2019, 2020, 2021 Yearly Index Jan. - Dec. 2020 (2 pages) Monthly Calendar Dec. 2019 - Mar. 2021 (32 pages) Weekly Quotes One per week (Japanese) Weekly Calendar Nov. 25, 2019 - Jan. 3, 2021 (116 pages)
*All weekly pages include quotes.Graph Paper 69 pages Informational Pages Shorthand Note-Taking / Graph Paper / Using Common Items to Measure Size / Solar Terms / My 100 / Enjoy Your Techo with Letter Art / World History in the Scale of a Single Year / Emergency Preparedness / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Useful Links / Contact List / Personal Notes Listed Information Week of the year / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese calendar) / Solar terms / 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.
- Pattern alignment varies by product
The patterned fabric has not been aligned to a specific layout, so the placement of each design will vary by product. The product will not be an exact replica of the one in the product photographs.
- Use caution around sharp objects
The material in this product snags easily on sharp objects, so please handle with care.
- 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.
