Chibi Maruko-chanSunshine After RainWeeks Hardcover Book (Japanese)
Chibi Maruko-chan, a third grader loved by many in Japan for over thirty years, has turned into a Weeks book.
The charm of manga Chibi Maruko-chan is not only the fun in the storyline, but also comes from the fantasy-feel of author Momoko Sakura’s illustration. Out of all the illustrations, we chose one named “Sunshine After Rain.”
The picture shows Maruko walking around the vast blue sky holding a leaf umbrella. How cute is Maruko’s expression fully enjoying the world after the rain?
The geometric pattern that frames the illustration are also by Sakura. Book designer Naoko Nakui chose a frame originally drawn for a different illustration to make it fit perfectly to the Sunshine After Rain, almost as if this was the original piece.
You can enjoy Sakura’s touches in this techo - from the leaves and flowers, Maruko’s clothes to the variations in color. The back has Sakura’s signature in gold foil. 
The rough fabric of the book cover is modeled after a canvas.
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.
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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Also available for sale is the Chibi Maruko-chan Pencil Board.
©Sakura Production
Staff List
- Photographer
- Styled Images: Nobuki Kawaharazaki / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
- Stylist
- Satomi Kamino
- Makeup & Hair
- Yuka Takamatsu
- Model
- Miiya Kudo (Holiday Management)
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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. 137 g Main material Synthentic 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 2020, 2021, 2022 Yearly Index Apr. 2021 - Mar. 2022 (2 pages) Monthly Calendar Mar. 2021 - Apr. 2022 (28 pages) Daily Quotes One per week (Japanese) Weekly Calendar Mar. 1, 2021 - Apr. 3, 2022 (114 pages)
*All weekly pages include quotes.Graph Paper 75 pages Informational Pages Shorthand Note-Taking / Graph Paper / Using Common Items to Measure Size / My 100 / Solar Terms / Weather Terms for your Techo / Basic Posture Techniques / Emergency Preparedness / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / 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)
*The 2021 Weeks book (April Start) is produced based on information as of September 2020, and therefore does not reflect the amendment in dates of the following national holidays: Marine day, Mountain day, and Sports day. We apologize for the inconvenience caused and ask for your kind understanding.
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.