Tokyo National MuseumShibata Zeshin - Plate of ConfectionariesWeeks Hardcover Book
This collaboration with the Tokyo National Museum comes on the 150th year of the founding of the museum.
Nicknamed Tohaku, the Tokyo National Museum collects, preserves, researches, exhibits, and educates the public about cultural artifacts from across Asia, with a focus on Japan. Currently there are about 120,000 objects in its collection, including the print chosen for this Hobonichi Techo cover, originally by Shibata Zeshin.
Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891) was born in Ryogoku, Edo, and was an active lacquer artist and painter from the late Edo period until the middle of the Meiji era. He had many lacquering techniques that he created himself, and created many magnificent lacquer wares and paintings. Zeshin had trained in art since he was young in order to draft sketches for lacquer work, so he also demonstrated talent in painting sketches, portraits, and designs.
One of these is Tairyukyo Gafu, a collection of 72 pictures depicting plants, animals, people, and landscapes. Tairyukyo is one of the names Zeshin went by, which originated from the fact that he could see a willow tree on the opposite side of the bank of the Kanda River where he lived at one time.
We chose an especially cute and fun piece from the Tairyukyo Gafu for this Hobonichi Techo Weeks cover. It’s called “Plate of Confectionaries.” It has dark pink, light pink, green, yellow, and purple, so between the vibrant color scheme and various shapes of the sweets, the composition is exquisite.
The cover has been constructed as a light hardcover book with some give to it so it still bends. The year 2023 is foil-pressed in red.
The bottom of the back cover contains the logo of the Tokyo National Museum to mark our collaboration together.
There is energy behind the hand-painted lines and comfort behind the harmony of the various colors and shapes. Carrying around Shibata Zeshin’s Plate of Confectionaries every day is sure to make your year bright and fun.
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 2023-edition (navy x brown 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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The Hobonichi Techo 2023 Weeks books now come in English versions. This cover is available for you to choose your preferred language.
*The English version is only available as the January start version.
Staff List
- Photographer
- Styled Images: Yuko Fukui / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
- Stylist
- Haruka Kimura
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Specifications
- Overview
Size H: 188 x W: 94 x T: 10 mm / H: 7.4" x W: 3.7" x T: 0.4"
*Specifications may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 140 g Main material Rayon, paper - Weeks Book (English / January Start)
Language English 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 2022, 2023, 2024 Yearly Index Jan. - Dec. 2023 (2 pages) Monthly Calendar Dec. 2022 - Mar. 2024 (32 pages) Daily Quotes One per week (English) Weekly Calendar Nov. 28, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2023 (114 pages)
*All weekly pages include quotes.Graph Paper 75 pages Bonus Pages Shorthand Note-Taking / Using Common Items to Measure Size / Favorites / My 100 / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / 365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Contact List / Personal Notes Listed Information Week of the year / 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 / 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 2022, 2023, 2024 Yearly Index Apr. 2023 - Mar. 2024 (2 pages) Monthly Calendar Mar. 2023 - Apr. 2024 (28 pages) Daily Quotes One per week (Japanese) Weekly Pages Feb. 27, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024 (114 pages)
*All weekly pages include quotes.Graph Paper 75 pages Bonus Pages Shorthand Note-Taking / Using Common Items to Measure Size / My 100 / Solar Terms / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / 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 2022, 2023, 2024 Yearly Index Jan. - Dec. 2023 (2 pages) Monthly Calendar Dec. 2022 - Mar. 2024 (32 pages) Daily Quotes One per week (Japanese) Weekly Calendar Nov. 28, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2023 (114 pages)
*All weekly pages include quotes.Graph Paper 71 pages Bonus Pages Shorthand Note-Taking / Using Common Items to Measure Size / My 100 / Solar Terms / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / 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.
- Coloring may stain other objects
The dye in the cover may stain other objects if it rubs against or sticks to them, especially if the cover is wet from water or sweat from your hands. Please store with care.
- 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.