Taiyo MatsumotoCat Over KandaA5 Size (fits Cousin)
Taiyo Matsumoto drew this Kanda, Tokyo themed illustration for us, and we’ve printed it across the entire techo cover.
The idea for this cover came from our recently moving our office to Kanda, Tokyo. We fell in love with this part of the city and wanted to make a techo designed after Kanda. Taiyo was the first person we thought of to ask for help. We wanted to see Kanda from his unique perspective and reached out to him about working together.
The name of the piece is Cat Over Kanda. You can see the famous arch bridge in Ochanomizu, called Hijiribashi, and the scene is drawn from the perspective of looking out from on that bridge.
Taiyo says, “That intersection between the JR train line at Ochanomizu Station and the bright red Marunouchi line that crosses over the Kanda River is really cool. And lately, I’ve been into drawing flying cats. I drew it this way because I feel happy when I look at cats.”
It’s impressive to see the stark contrast between the flexible and energetic cat and the red cars of the Marunouchi line.
This cover was carefully printed to retain all of the little details of the original illustration by Taiyo: the delicate brushstrokes of the cat's fur, the texture of the paper that Taiyo himself painted onto, and all the tiny little details of the city.
The charms on the two bookmarks are two different calming colors. The colors were pulled from the original artwork to ensure they match nicely with the cover.
Consider this cover if you’d like to experience the beauty and richness of Taiyo’s artwork.
About Taiyo Matsumoto
Manga artist who debuted in 1987. Has produced a number of creative and popular manga series, including zero, Hana Otoko, Tekkonkinkreet, Ping Pong, GoGo Monster, No. 5, Sunny, Cats of the Louvre, and more. His work Takemitsu Kobo received the Grand Prize in the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize’s manga division. Ongoing work includes Tokyo Higoro, featured in Big Comic Original Zoukan.
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- Taiyo MatsumotoCat Over KandaA5 Size (fits Cousin)
- 5,984 - 8,118
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Compatible
Techo Books
Cousin (A5)1 page per day
Cousin Avec (A5)1 page per day 6-month book
Day-FreeMonthly notebook
[Cousin] Daily Pages
- A daily techo with lots of space to write
- This A5-size techo provides ample space on each daily page. It’s great for keeping in one place at home or at work and you can use it to track your child’s growth or exchange with someone.
- Monday-start
- A5 size
- Thickness: 17 mm (0.66”)
- Daily pages
- Yearly calendar
- Yearly index
- Monthly calendar
- Weekly pages
- Memo pages
[Cousin Avec] Daily Pages (2-Book Set)
- Each 6-month daily techo is thin and light for easy carry
- This techo splits the year into two 6-month books, making it easy to carry while keeping the same page design and layout as the standard edition.
- Monday-start
- A5 size
- Thickness: 10 mm (0.4”) each
- Daily pages
- Yearly calendar
- Yearly index
- Monthly calendar
- Weekly pages
- Memo pages
[Day-Free] Monthly Techo + Notebook
- A monthly notebook with undated pages to write freely
- This techo starts with monthly calendars and ends with undated graph paper pages so you can write whenever you want, and as much as you want.
- Monday-start
- A5 size
- Thickness: 8 mm (0.3”)
- Monthly calendar
- Yearly calendar
- Yearly index
- Graph paper notebook pages
Specifications
- Cover
Size A5 size
W: 162 x H: 228 x T: 20 mm / W: 6.4" x H: 9.0" x T: 0.8"
*Excluding pen holders
*Specifications may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 146 g Main material Polyester - Book (Cousin Avec / Japanese / July Start / Single 6-Month Book)
Size A5 size
Each Book: W: 148 x H: 210 x T: 10 mm / W: 5.8" x H: 8.3" x T: 0.4"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 278g Language Japanese Pages 288 pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2021, 2022, 2023 Yearly Index July 2022 - June 2023 (4 pages) Monthly Calendar June 2022 - Jan. 2023 (16 pages) Daily Pages July 1 - Dec. 31, 2022 (190 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 June 27, 2022 - Jan. 1, 2023 (54 pages) Memo Pages 4 pages Informational Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / Hobonichi Techo Usage Ideas / Stretches for Deep Sleep and Waking Up / Common Snacks around the World / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 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 and weekly pages only include full and new moon) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details - Book (Cousin / Japanese / April Start)
Size A5 size
W: 148 x H: 210 x T: 17 mm / W: 5.8" x H: 8.3" x T: 0.7"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 482g Language Japanese Pages 544 Pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2021, 2022, 2023 Yearly Index Apr. 2022 - Mar. 2023 (4 pages) Monthly Calendar Feb. 2022 - May. 2023 (32 pages) Daily Pages Apr. 1, 2022 - Mar. 31, 2023 (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 Mar. 28, 2022 - Apr. 2, 2023 (106 pages) Memo Pages 4 pages Informational Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / Hobonichi Techo Usage Ideas / Stretches for Deep Sleep and Waking Up / Common Snacks around the World / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 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 and weekly pages only include full and new moon) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details - Book (Cousin / Japanese / January Start)
Size A5 size
W: 148 x H: 210 x T: 17 mm / W: 5.8" x H: 8.3" x T: 0.7"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 482g Language Japanese Pages 544 Pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2021, 2022, 2023 Yearly Index Jan. 2022 - Dec. 2022 (4 pages) Monthly Calendar Dec. 2021 - Mar. 2023 (32 pages) Daily Pages Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2022 (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 Dec. 27, 2021 - Jan. 1, 2023 (106 pages) Memo Pages 6 pages Informational Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / Hobonichi Techo Usage Ideas / Stretches for Deep Sleep and Waking Up / Common Snacks around the World / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 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 and weekly pages only include full and new moon) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details - Book (Cousin Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)
Size A5 size x 2 books
Each Book: W: 148 x H: 210 x T: 10 mm / W: 5.8" x H: 8.3" x T: 0.4"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Each Book: Approx. 278g Language Japanese Pages Each Book: 288 pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2021, 2022, 2023 Yearly Index Book 1: Jan. - Dec. 2022 (4 pages)
Book 2: July 2022 - June 2023 (4 pages)Monthly Calendar Book 1: Dec. 2021 - July 2022 (16 pages)
Book 2: June 2022 - Jan. 2023 (16 pages)Daily Pages Book 1: Jan. 1 - June 30, 2022 (187 pages)
Book 2: July 1 - Dec. 31, 2022 (190 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 Book 1: Dec. 27, 2021 - July 3, 2022 (54 pages)
Book 2: June 27, 2022 - Jan. 1, 2023 (54 pages)Memo Pages Book 1: 8 pages
Book 2: 4 pagesInformational Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / Hobonichi Techo Usage Ideas / Stretches for Deep Sleep and Waking Up / Common Snacks around the World / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 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 and weekly pages only include full and new moon) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details - Book (Day-Free / Japanese / Monthly)
Size A5 size
W: 148 x H: 210 x T: 8 mm / W: 5.8" x H: 8.3" x T: 0.3"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 230g Language Japanese Pages 224 pages (notebook section: 171 pages) Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2021, 2022, 2023 Yearly Index Jan. 2022 - Dec. 2022 Monthly Calendar Dec. 2021 - Mar. 2023 (32 pages) Daily Quotes Included (Japanese) Weekly Calendar Not included Informational Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Hobonichi Techo Usage Ideas / Stretches for Deep Sleep and Waking Up / Common Snacks around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 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 and weekly pages only include full and new moon) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details
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.
- Color and print may vary slightly
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.
- Cover may contain variations in stitching or loose lining
When this cover is open flat, exterior stitching areas may appear puckered and lining material may be loose.
- 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 Hobonichi Store Exclusive. 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.
- 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.