Exploring Each Type
The Hobonichi Techo comes in several types. Here are some of the features and contents of each.
Choosing a Hobonichi Techo
Find which techo is perfect for you!
02 Pick by size
1: Wallet Size
A slim and compact size comparable to a long wallet.
Weeks, Weeks Mega
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2: A6 Size
This compact size fits nicely into your hand.
Original, Avec, HON, Planner, Day-Free, 5-Year Techo
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3: A5 Size
This large size provides lots of space to write and paste into your pages.
Cousin, Avec, HON, Day-Free, Large 5-Year Techo
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03 Pick by use
Organizing work appointments and tasks
If you track your schedule digitally, writing it out into your techo can help you organize which tasks you need to tackle over the next day, week, or month. Writing things out by hand makes it easier to assign levels of priority to each task.
Weekly horizontal
Track your plans for the week Weeks
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One page per day
Includes a Weekly Diary HON (A5)
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Save a record of memories
If you had a nice day with friends or went out with family, let the Hobonichi Techo keep your precious memories. You can write and paste things into the notebook paper of the Day-Free or Weeks and turn it into a scrapbook.
Monthly calendar + notebook
171 graph paper pages Day-Free (A6 / A5)
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Weekly horizontal
Has 213 pages of graph paper! Weeks Mega
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Deepen knowledge of interests
If you keep a record of things you like or habits you’re trying to keep up with, you can make something that’s enjoyable to read back on later. We recommend the Original for using up an entire page at a time, or the Weeks, which is good for writing weekend plans you’re looking forward to.
One page per day
Write in a single page at a time Original (A6)
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For those with weekend plans Weeks
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Organize thoughts or keep a journal
Many people use the Hobonichi Techo as a journal. By writing what you did each day while reflecting on your feelings, you can organize your thoughts through journaling.
One page per day
Look back on each day Original (A6)
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5 consecutive years
Enjoy looking back every year 5-Year Techo (A6 / A5)
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Have fun decorating
Many people add illustrations to their journals or stick washi tape or stickers into their pages. If you want simple decorations, the Original is a good idea, and if you’d rather have lots of space to decorate, we recommend the Cousin.
One page per day
If you want to spruce up a journal Original (A6)
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One page per day
If you want to use all your stationery Cousin (A5)
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Reach a goal
There's a nice sense of accomplishment if you can see your daily efforts when studying for exams or certifications. Track your study time in the weekly diary in the HON(A5), or write out your future initiatives in your 5-Year Techo.
One page per day
Easily manage your time HON (A5)
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5 consecutive years
Aim for a long term goal 5-Year Techo (A6)
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Use the Hobonichi Techo for the first time
There are so many types that it can be hard to choose which to try when using the Hobonichi Techo for the first time. Why not start with the classic Original? It has one page per day, lay-flat binding, and has all kinds of features that make it comfortable to use.
One page per day
Store things in your cover Original (A6)
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One page per day
A compact option HON (A6)
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Easy to carry around
If you’re interested in carrying the Hobonichi Techo with you everywhere, keep it light. The Avec book set splits each book into six months, making it extra light. The weekly techo, Weeks, is also popular for its light weight and how well it can fit into a bag to keep on hand.
One page per day
6-month book is easy to carry Original Avec (A6)
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Weekly horizontal
Slim with lots of notebook paper Weeks
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Simple Comparison Chart
Hobonichi Store Exclusives are available while supplies last. You will receive one of four randomly chosen designs for the Hobonichi 5mm Graph Paper Notebook (Bonus Item).