MOTHERFourside / MoonsideWeeks Hardcover Book (Japanese)
This Weeks book is based on the 1994 game MOTHER 2 by Shigesato Itoi, released as EarthBound in North America.
Fourside / Moonside features a map print of the mysterious, double-sided city that appears fourth in the game. The front of the cover shows Fourside, an enchanting metropolis with skyscrapers towering over Ness, Paula, Jeff, and a teddy bear.
But that’s not all. Flip the book over and it transforms into the dark, strange city of Moonside, with its yellow and pink neon lights. You can see Ness and Jeff walking around.
Welcome to Moonside.
Wecomel to Soonmide.
Moonwel ot Cosidme.
Welcome to Moonside.
Wel come to moo nsi ns dem oons ide.
Welcome to Moo Moo Moo nsi nsi nsi nsi... nside.
The year 2022 is printed in white on the spine and bottom right corner of the cover.
The cover is constructed like a light hardcover book, with just enough give to it for it to bend.
Hello!
And... good-bye!
Go ahead and gather all your 2022 entries into a book that represents all the unforgettable memories of walking around your first major city and finding yourself nervous and excited by its mysterious charm.
The Fourside / Moonside Weeks book also includes a small card-sized mirror. Printed on the mirror is the photographer from MOTHER 2 and the line, “Look at the camera... Ready... Say, ‘fuzzy pickles.’” 
The back of the mirror is red, with a picture of Ness making a peace sign. We hope you can make good use of this handy little tool.
*The mirror comes with a protective film over the surface. Please remove this before using.
Also available on the Hobonichi Techo Official Website are MOTHER series pencil boards. They’re available in a size to fit your Weeks book perfectly and make it easier to write.
We also recommend using this book with the MOTHER series Weeks Cover Only, Cast (MOTHER 2 / Leather).
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 2022-edition (mint green pen body) Hobonichi Store exclusive 3-color Jetstream ballpoint pen (available while supplies last).
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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©SHIGESATO ITOI/Nintendo
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- Styled Images:Nobuki Kawaharazaki/ Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
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Specifications
- Cover
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. 133 g Main material PP coated paper - Weeks Book (Japanese / April Start)
Language Japanese Pages 240 pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.55 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2021, 2022, 2023 Yearly Index Apr. 2022 - Mar. 2023 (2 pages) Monthly Calendar Mar. 2022 - Apr. 2023 (28 pages) Daily Quotes One per week (Japanese) Weekly Calendar Feb. 28, 2022 - Apr. 2, 2023 (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 / Hobonichi Techo Usage Ideas / Stretches for Deep Sleep and Waking Up / 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) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details - Weeks Book (Japanese / January Start)
Language Japanese Pages 240 pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.55 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2021, 2022, 2023 Yearly Index Jan. - Dec. 2022 (2 pages) Monthly Calendar Dec. 2021 - Mar. 2023 (32 pages) Daily Quotes One per week (Japanese) Weekly Calendar Nov. 29, 2021 - Jan. 1, 2023 (114 pages)
*All weekly pages include quotes.Graph Paper 71 pages Informational Pages Shorthand Note-Taking / Graph Paper / Using Common Items to Measure Size / My 100 / Solar Terms / Hobonichi Techo Usage Ideas / Stretches for Deep Sleep and Waking Up / 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) 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.
- 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.
- Use of Cover on Cover is not recommended
We do not recommend using this cover with the Cover on Cover since the PP coated surface of the cover has a tendency to stick to the soft PVC material used in the Cover on Cover under certain temperature and humidity levels.
- 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.