Eiji MitookaFloral Lattice (Blue)A6 Size (fits Planner and Original)

This cover is a collaboration with Eiji Mitooka, who has worked on designs for many railroad cars and station buildings including JR Kyushu's luxury sleeper train “Seven Stars in Kyushu (Nanatsuboshi).”



The design evokes the image of kumiko woodworking with its series of square parts of various color schemes and shapes of plants and trees. The textile design drawings made for the seats of the JR Kyushu express train “Kawasemi Yamasemi” has now become a Hobonichi Techo cover.







Take a close look at the design and you will notice that it is a combination of various shapes in different sizes that could stir up different impressions each time you catch a glimpse of it.







The color chosen for the “butterfly-stopper” pen holders, bookmarks and cover interior was inspired by the plain wood used for the interior of the “Kawasemi Yamasemi” express train. A portion of the cover design and the logo are debossed in the lower right corner of the cover interior.







The design you never get tired of could be the perfect one to have as your everyday techo cover. It will give you peace of mind even in your busy life-just like on a relaxing holiday, sitting on a comfortable train seat and enjoying the natural scenery from the window.

About Eiji Mitooka

Illustrator/designer. Born in Okayama Prefecture in 1947. Founded Don Design Associates in 1972. Designs buildings, railway vehicles, graphics, products, and various other genres. Projects include JR Kyushu train station buildings and train designs, which have captured attention even beyond the bounds of railway fans. Won several awards for his work, including the Brunel Award, Mainichi Design Award, and the Kikuchi Kan Prize. Books include I Designed the Tsubame (published by Kodansha), Traveling Design (published by Shogakukan), and Train Designs (published by Chuokoron-Shinsha).



How did a quiet boy become a multitalented designer? (Hobonichi School lecture)

Staff List

Photographer
Styled Images: Nobuki Kawaharazaki / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist
Minami Nosaki
Eiji MitookaFloral Lattice (Blue)A6 Size (fits Planner and Original)
  • 5,335 - 6,930
  • 3,960

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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. 87 g
Main materialExterior: Polyester / Interior: PU
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.

White spots around stitching

Due to the characteristics of the print and product material, the sewing process may expose the white of the original material around the stitches.

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.

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.

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.