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Pages

Memo pages

The book includes blank pages in the back for capturing random thoughts, sketching or storing items of interest that aren’t time-sensitive. These pages are made with the same 3.7 millimeter graph paper design used in the daily pages.



Number of memo pages:
Full year (January start): 6 page
Avec 2-Book Set (Jan-Jun): 8 pages
Avec 2-Book Set (Jul-Dec): 4 pages

Time Table

The book includes two timetables for writing in a recurring hourly schedule for each day of the week. These are useful, say, for filling in the broadcast times of favorite television shows, or splitting up house chores.

Graph Paper

The graph paper is convenient for recording your daily weight or other changes when you have a certain target in mind. The horizontal X-axis along the bottom contains 31 boxes to easily cover a one-month span, with extra space at the bottom for additional notes.

Favorites

The Favorites page is a great place to list rankings for movies, books, music, restaurants, plays, games and much more — on a sliding scale of 5 stars.

My 100

This popular 100-item list from the 2018-edition Hobonichi Techo has made its comeback. You can make a list for anything you want: things to accomplish this year, books you’ve read, movies you’ve seen, snacks you’ve tried, shops you want to visit — it’s up to you!

Solar Terms (Japanese)

This section explains the names and origins of solar terms that make up the 24 points in traditional East Asian lunisolar calendars. These include well-known days such as the start of spring and the winter solstice.

Weather Terms for your Techo (Japanese)

This section introduces various ways to describe the weather that may come in handy when keeping a diary.

Basic Posture Techniques (Japanese)

Here are some exercises to obtain a posture that will prevent injuries and make you feel less tired, taught by personal trainer Tomo Ikezawa from Total Workout.

Finding New "Likes" (Japanese)

We asked experts in rakugo, art, and classic films on their recommendations for beginners. Find your new "likes" through this page.

Emergency Preparedness (Japanese)

This page contains a checklist of items to have ready in case of an emergency. There is also a space to list nearby evacuation zones (common in Japan), emergency contact information and topics discussed between family and friends.

Gifts

Record the presents you’ve given or received in the Gifts page so you don’t forget who gave what to who and when. This is also helpful for thank-you cards. There are spaces for 20 entries.

Age Table

This table lists the year people were born, and their age in 2021 at a quick glance. The number to the left of the year is the corresponding year based on the traditional Japanese Imperial Era calendar, and to the right of their age is the character for the Chinese Zodiac. Highlighted years have the same Chinese Zodiac as 2021 (Year of the Ox).

Conversion Table (Japanese)

This chart features conversions between units of measurement for easy reference and calculation.

Getting the most of Hobonichi (Japanese)

This page includes information to further enjoy your Hobonichi Techo and an introduction to what Hobonichi does. Also contains a link to a list of Japanese articles the quotes are selected from.

Addresses (or 8 people)

The address book allows you to write in the contact information for up to 8 people, such as family and close friends.

Personal Notes

Be sure to enter your contact information on the Personal Notes page in the back of your planner in case it’s misplaced.