Shinsuke YoshitakeToday’s AdventureA6 Size (fits Planner and Original)

    We asked children’s book author and illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake to create this illustration for the Hobonichi Techo. Children consider even an average day to be full of adventure, and this design is to remind us to write about even our average days and cherish those moments.



    The cover illustrations are all selected with a focus on drawings of children, mainly from those printed on the bottom of the Hobonichi Techo 2022 Day-Free’s graph paper pages. There are 40 illustrations total on the A6 size Original cover.



    The natural-colored canvas material has been printed on with an inkjet printer.







    The interior pocket is printed with Shinsuke Yoshitake’s signature next to an illustration of a sitting baby. Opening your techo to meet the baby’s distant expression is sure to help you feel even more attached to your cover over time.







    Even before he wrote children’s books and held an office job, Shinsuke Yoshitake has always drawn things that stuck out to him or thoughts that crossed his mind into his techo. The Today’s Adventure cover is filled with a collection of small illustrations that came about as simple sketches. There are so many cute poses in the mix, with some looking bored and others staring off deep into space. These still drawings are so filled with Yoshitake’s artistic charm that you can almost see the characters move and hear them talk.



    There is also a variety of Shinsuke Yoshitake merchandise that is great for use with your Hobonichi Techo, such as two types of Today’s Adventure Stamps, Today’s Adventure Stickers, and three designs in the Short Phrase Sticky Note pads based on his popular illustrations from the Hobonichi Techo 2018 leaflet.







    These illustrations may look like nothing but plain, everyday situations, but they’re all a continuation of our everyday adventures. Have your own everyday adventures with your Hobonichi Techo.

    About Shinsuke Yoshitake

    Born in 1973 in Kanagawa Prefecture.
    Illustrator and children’s book author.

    Creates children’s book illustrations, drawings, and illustrated essays about the little things in our daily lives. Father of two children. Won first prize in the Annual MOE Children’s Book Awards for It Might be an Apple, Still Stuck (Bronze Publishing), I’ve Got a Reason, I Can Be Anything, I Might Pee My Pants a Little (PHP Institute), and If You’re Too Hot Just Take That Off (Hakusensha).



    Other books translated in English include:

    • Still Stuck
    • What Happens Next?
    • Can I Build Another Me?



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    Shinsuke YoshitakeToday’s AdventureA6 Size (fits Planner and Original)
    • 5,225 - 6,820
    • 3,850

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    Available
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    Compatible Techo Books

    • Planner (A6)1 page per day English edition
    • Original (A6)1 page per day
    • Original Avec (A6)1 page per day 6-month book
    • Day-FreeMonthly notebook

    [Planner] Daily Pages (English Version)

    The English-version daily techo with a refined design
    This compact A6 size techo has spacious daily pages and a simple graph-paper design that offers plenty of freedom to draw, paste, and write.
    • Monday-start
    • A6 size
    • Thickness: 14 mm (0.55”)
    • Daily pages
    • Yearly calendar
    • Yearly index
    • Monthly calendar
    • Memo pages

    [Original] Daily Pages

    A classic easy-to-use techo
    This compact A6 size techo has spacious daily pages and a simple graph-paper design that offers plenty of freedom to draw, paste, and write.
    • Monday-start
    • Sunday-start
    • A6 size
    • Thickness: 14 mm (0.55”)
    • Daily pages
    • Yearly calendar
    • Yearly index
    • Monthly calendar
    • Memo pages

    [Original 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
    • A6 size
    • Thickness: 8 mm (0.3”) each
    • Daily pages
    • Yearly calendar
    • Yearly index
    • Monthly calendar
    • 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
    • A6 size
    • Thickness: 8 mm (0.3”)
    • Monthly calendar
    • Yearly calendar
    • Yearly index
    • Graph paper notebook pages

    Specifications

    Cover
    SizeA6 size
    H: 165 x W: 244 x T: 3 mm / H: 6.5" x W: 9.6" x T: 0.1"
    *Excluding pen holders
    *Specifications may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 103 g
    Main materialExterior: Cotton / Interior: Cotton
    Book (Original Avec / Japanese / July Start /Single 6-Month Book)
    SizeA6 size
    H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 8 mm / H: 5.9" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.3"
    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 117 g
    LanguageJapanese
    Pages240 pages
    Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    *Monthly pages are 3.45 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar2022, 2023, 2024
    Yearly IndexJune 2023 - May 2024 (6 pages)
    Monthly CalendarJune 2023 - Jan. 2024 (16 pages)
    Daily PagesJuly 1 - Dec. 31, 2023 (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.
    *Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday start).
    Daily QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
    Weekly PagesNot included
    Memo Pages0 page
    Bonus PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / Enjoy Learning at the Hobonichi School / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 people) / Personal Notes
    Listed InformationDay 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 only include full and new moon)
    OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
    Book (Planner / English / January Start)
    Size A6 size
    H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 14 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6"
    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    Weight Approx. 200 g
    Language English
    Pages 448 pages
    Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size 4 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar2023, 2024
    Yearly IndexDec. 2022 - Mar. 2024 (8 pages)
    Monthly Calendar Dec. 2022 - Mar. 2024 (32 pages)
    Daily PagesJan. 1 - Dec. 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.
    *Every two-page daily page spread includes one daily quote.
    Daily Quotes One quote per two-page spread (English)
    Weekly Pages Not included
    Memo Pages16 pages
    Bonus Pages Important Contacts / International Size Charts / Conversion Table / My 100 / Express Youself in Japanese / Anko - the Secret of Japanese Sweets / Personal Notes
    Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and daily pages) / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
    OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
    Book (Original / Japanese / April Start)
    SizeA6 size
    H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 14 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6"
    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 208 g
    LanguageJapanese
    Pages464 pages
    Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    *Monthly pages are 3.45 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week or Sunday-start week
    Yearly Calendar2022, 2023, 2024
    Yearly IndexFeb. 2023 - May. 2024 (8 pages)
    Monthly CalendarFeb. 2023 - May. 2024 (32 pages)
    Daily PagesApr. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024 (378 pages)
    *Three blank pages are 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.
    *Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday / Sunday start).
    Daily QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
    Weekly PagesNot included
    Memo Pages12 pages
    Bonus PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / Enjoy Learning at the Hobonichi School / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 people) / Personal Notes
    Listed InformationDay 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 only include full and new moon)
    OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
    Book (Original / Japanese / January Start)
    SizeA6 size
    H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 14 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6"
    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    Weight Approx. 208 g
    Language Japanese
    Pages 464 pages
    Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm
    *Monthly pages are 3.45 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week or Sunday-start week
    Yearly Calendar 2022, 2023, 2024
    Yearly IndexDec. 2022 - Mar. 2024 (8 pages)
    Monthly Calendar Dec. 2022 - Mar. 2024 (32 pages)
    Daily PagesJan. 1 - Dec. 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.
    *Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday/Sunday start).
    Daily Quotes One per day (Japanese)
    Weekly Pages Not included
    Memo Pages15 pages
    Bonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / Enjoy Learning at the Hobonichi School / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 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 only include full and new moon)
    OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
    Book (Original Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)
    Size A6 size x 2 books
    Each Book: H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 8 mm / H: 5.9" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.3"
    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    Weight Each Book: Approx. 117 g
    Language Japanese
    Pages Each Book: 240 pages
    Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm
    *Monthly pages are 3.45 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar 2022, 2023, 2024
    Yearly IndexBook 1: Dec. 2022 - Mar. 2023 (8 pages)
    Book 2: June 2023 - May 2024 (6 pages)
    Monthly CalendarBook 1: Dec. 2022 - July 2023 (16 pages)
    Book 2: June 2023 - Jan. 2024 (16 pages)
    Daily PagesBook 1: Jan. 1 - June 30, 2023 (187 pages)
    Book 2: July 1 - Dec. 31, 2023 (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.
    *Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday start).
    Daily Quotes One per day (Japanese)
    Weekly Pages Not included
    Memo Pages Book 1: 2 page
    Book 2: 0 page
    Bonus PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / Enjoy Learning at the Hobonichi School / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 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 only include full and new moon)
    OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
    Book (Day-Free / Japanese / Monthly)
    Size A6 size
    H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 8 mm / H: 5.9" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.3"
    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    Weight Approx. 117 g
    Language Japanese
    Pages240 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
    *Monthly pages are 3.45 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar 2022, 2023, 2024
    Yearly Index Dec. 2022 - Mar. 2024 (8 pages)
    Monthly Calendar Dec. 2022 - Mar. 2024 (32 pages)
    Weekly Calendar Not Included
    Daily Quotes Included (Japanese)
    Bonus PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / Enjoy Learning at the Hobonichi School / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 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 only include full and new moon)
    OtherSee 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

    Due to the structure of the cover that opens flat 180 degrees, exterior stitching areas may appear puckered and lining material may be loose.

    Not for use with Cover on Cover

    This cover uses thicker materials than usual, so it may not fit. Forcing it into a Cover on Cover may damage the products.

    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.