The Hobonichi Techo Official Store is part of the Japanese-language website Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun, or “Hobonichi.” Covering subjects from the whimsical to the reflective, the website is an online magazine updated every day with articles such as interviews and essays.
The Hobonichi Techo Official Store is the place to buy the Hobonichi Techo, the Hobonichi 5-Year Techo, and accessories designed to work well with the Hobonichi Techo.
The Hobonichi Techo lineup has
two launch dates every year.
*Some products begin sales on October 1st and November 1st.
(See here for a product list.)
*Sales for the Avec Jul-Dec book will begin on June 1st.
When you buy your techo book on the Hobonichi Techo Official Store, you will receive a free “Hobonichi Store Exclusive” bonus item. (Bonus items vary by product.)
Please note that the checkout process varies depending on the shipping destination.
*All Hobonichi Store orders require an account to complete a purchase. New accounts can only be made at the time of a purchase.
International*You can cancel your order from the account page.
See here for more information about placing orders.
Domestic*You can cancel your order from the account page.
Orders shipping to destinations outside of Japan will go through a cross-border eCommerce service called Global-e.
Available payment methods will vary by shipping destination country. You can find more information on the checkout screen.
Customers can use the following payment methods for orders:
Customers can use the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, JCB, American Express, and Diners Club
A payment form will be included in the package with the merchandise. Please submit your payment at a convenience store, postal bank, or post office within 14 days of order delivery.
An additional handling fee of 220 yen will be added to the order. Cash only. Some products may not be eligible for cash on delivery.
Orders will be shipped no sooner than the following business day. Due to the influx of orders during the new lineup launch, products may temporarily take as many as 10 business days to ship. (Restocked items may take even longer. Shipping times are listed on each product page.) Thank you for your understanding. We will inform you by e-mail as soon as the specific shipping time is decided.
InternationalWe ship international orders using FedEx.
DomesticDomestic orders are shipped with Sagawa Express (Hikyaku Express). You can choose from the delivery time windows below.
You can specify a delivery time upon checkout. The range of available dates changes by season. If you would like to specify a preferred delivery time, please select from the list of available dates displayed during checkout.
The delivery time request function may be unavailable during busy seasons. If there are no dates available to choose from, the delivery time request function is not available. If there is no specified delivery time, the package will be shipped as soon as possible.
Shipping fees for international orders depend on the delivery destination and order contents. You can check the actual shipping fee on the final confirmation screen before confirming your order.
Orders placed within Japan have a flat shipping fee of 770 yen (tax included).
Free Domestic ShippingWhen shipping within Japan, if your order total (including tax) is 11,000 yen or greater, shipping (normally 770 yen) will be free.
*Some products may not be eligible for this offer.
There are 2 gift wrap services available.
We’re selling gift bags separately that you can use to wrap gifts yourself. There are two sizes available to accommodate varying gift contents.
See the Hobonichi Techo Gift Bag page for more information.
Customers can request a gift box for an additional 660 yen per order. The entire order will be placed into the gift box together.
Customers can return items within 14 days of delivery. Shipping fees will be the responsibility of the customer.
We carefully inspect all products, but on the off chance you receive a defective product, we will provide an exchange or a refund. Please contact us within 14 days of delivery.
Here are the following requirements for accessing our website from computers, smartphones, tablets, etc.:
(August 2021)
When a product is sold out, you can sign up to receive a restock notification email. If the product has been confirmed for a restock, you will receive an email notifying you of the planned restock date.
*This service is only available for the Hobonichi Techo. Restock notification emails are not available for accessories.
*Restock notification emails are not a guarantee that an item will successfully restock or that you will definitely be able to purchase the item.
*Some high demand products may sell out shortly after the restock is released.
You can add products to your favorites list from the lineup page or individual product pages.
*An account (free) is required to purchase products from your favorites list.
Product colors may vary slightly from images on your computer or smartphone screen due to display settings.
Cover sizes and colors may vary slightly between products. Best efforts are made to ensure consistent sizes and specifications, but slight differences are inevitable because the covers are assembled by hand.
*The “Please Read Before You Buy” section on every product page includes important information to consider when purchasing a product.
The Hobonichi Store is a shopping website that sells various original products on the “Hobonichi Itoi Shinbun” website operated by Hobonichi Co., Ltd.
In addition to the Hobonichi Techo, we carry a variety of products that make everyday life more enjoyable, such as Yasashii Towels, Hobonichi Haramaki, Curry No Ongaeshi, and Hobonichi Earth Balls.
Items sold at the Hobonichi Store can be purchased together with the Hobonichi Techo. If you’re interested, please take a look at the other items along with the Hobonichi Techo.