MOTHER: Ness’ Bike A6 Original Size - Techo Lineup

MOTHERNess’ BikeA6 Original Size

2025 New

This cover design is based on Shigesato Itoi's 1994 Super Nintendo game, MOTHER 2 (EarthBound in North America). It features Ness riding on a bicycle, debossed on the leather surface of this A6 size cover.

The deep brown, genuine leather is stamped firmly enough to feel it with your fingertips. The leather is tanned with tannin, a vegetable-derived ingredient. The more you use the cover, the deeper the color becomes, and the more character it develops. You can enjoy this transformation of the leather over time.

The back of the cover makes use of the pixel art featured in the town of Twoson, where Ness first gets the bicycle.

When you open the cover, there are two slit-type pockets where you can store business cards and other cards. The right-hand pocket is etched with a large MOTHER 2 logo for a nice accent.

The cloth part of the cover is printed with a map of Twoson. You can see the house of Paula — the first one to join your party — and the theater where you can see the Runaway Five, as well as Burglin Park where all kinds of things are on sale. You can see Ness riding a bicycle next to the “Punk-Sure” shop that offers bicycle rentals.

The right side of the cover includes a pen hook, which can hold a pen by its clip. The bookmark ribbons are yellow and blue to match Ness’ striped shirt.

This cover comes with a Kraken Zip-up Bag based on one of the iconic boss characters in MOTHER 2. Now you can have this monster of the sea, feared by all sailors, swallow up the items you use frequently.

You can store sticky notes, lip balm, medicine, or other small items in this palm-sized clear case to stop them from scattering about in your bag. When you pull it out of your bag, feel free to use it and exclaim dramatically:

◆H...h...here it coooomes!

There are a total of 5 MOTHER collaboration covers in the 2025 Hobonichi Techo lineup. There’s an A6 and A5 cover with the “Ness’ Bike” design, an A6 and A5 size HON book with the “You come buying? You can sell, too.” design, and a Weeks book with the “Smiles & Tears” design.

In the Hobonichi Techo 2025 lineup, the Original book comes in either English or Japanese.

*The English book is only available as the January-start version.

The Hobonichi Techo leather covers are made with all-natural materials that have their own unique appearance. Every leather cover is a one-of-a-kind, all-natural product, so you can feel good knowing your cover is the only one like it in the world. Here are some of the unique characteristics you can expect to find.

- Markings that naturally occur during an animal’s life:

Wrinkles, veins, texture, and scratches

- Characteristics from the manufacturing process of natural leather:

Dark spots (occurs when components of the leather are exposed to iron in the air during the tanning and dyeing process)

A lineup that evokes the background music of MOTHER 2

The Hobonichi Techo 2025 MOTHER series is a collaboration with the MOTHER 2 game, which has its 30th anniversary in 2024.

The “Ness’ Bike” techo cover is a deep brown leather cover with a simple shape. You can see Ness riding a bicycle in this design that has a mature look with a touch of cuteness.

There’s also a cloth material printed with the map. You can’t see it once you tuck your techo book into the cover, but there’s something really happy about knowing you’re carrying it around with you like a secret. Ness’ Bike is named after the track on the soundtrack, which plays when Ness rides the bicycle.

The “You come buying? You can sell, too.” design for the HON features the shop run by Mr. Saturn in Saturn Valley. The moss green background is reminiscent of a chalkboard, and the sections of the game graphics printed onto the cover are the only parts that are gloss silk printed for a nice shine. You can feel that part sticking out from the design.

The Weeks “Smiles & Tears” book is filled with memories that those who have played MOTHER 2 will surely recognize if they’ve beaten the game. There are a total of 32 scenes in which the Camera Man can come to take a picture of the main characters, and we’ve chosen 25 of them to feature in this design. The Smiles & Tears name comes from the name of the song that plays as the credits roll. Hearing this song play while seeing all the memories of the adventures touched the hearts of a lot of players. There’s something neat about seeing all these scenes newly depicted in a sepia tone.

The exclusive bonus item for the MOTHER covers in the 2025 lineup is a zip-up bag with the Kraken. You meet the Kraken on a ship bound for Scaraba. It’s an enemy boss that’s very strong with a very cool graphic. It’s a really funny scene overall. I wanted the bonus to be something fun that would make MOTHER fans smirk happily when they see it, and the Kraken seemed perfect for the job.

Introduction to the MOTHER series products

(Hobonichi Techo 2025 lineup)

Staff List

Photographer: Styled Images: Yutaro Yamane / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist: Rina Taruyama
Makeup & Hair: Daisuke Yamada (Cake.)
Model: Federico B (AVOCADO)

MOTHERNess’ BikeA6 Original Size

¥16,500 - ¥17,490(incl. tax)
¥14,300(incl. tax)

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Available

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: 15 mm (0.6”)

Daily pages
Yearly calendar
Yearly index
Monthly calendar
Memo pages

[Original] Daily Pages・One Piece Edition (*1)

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: 15 mm (0.6”)

Daily pages
Yearly calendar
Yearly index
Monthly calendar
Memo pages

*1 Also compatible with the One Piece Edition Original Book.

[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

Size	H: 162 x W: 246 x T: 3 mm / H: 6.4" x W: 9.7" x T: 0.1" *Specifications may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 90 g
Main material	Exterior: Cow leather / Interior: Cow leather, polyester

Book (Original English Edition / English / January Start)

Size	A6 size H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8"" x W: 4.1"" x T: 0.6"" *Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 195 g
Language	English
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 calendar pages are 3.45 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week or Sunday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2024, 2025, 2026
Yearly Index	Dec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (8 pages)
Monthly Calendar	Dec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (32 pages)
Daily Pages	Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025 (377 pages) A blank two-page spread is featured at the beginning 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 quote per two-page spread (English)
Weekly Pages	Not included
Memo Pages	17 pages
Bonus Pages	Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Sample Symbols and Icons / How to Have Fun Keeping a Diary / Oodles of Noodles / Words to Remember / 365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Looking Back at the Year 2025 / Getting the Most Out of Your Hobonichi Techo / Gifts / Addresses / Personal Notes
Listed Information	Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
Other	See the Exploring Each Type page for more details

Book (Planner / English / January Start)

Size	A6 size H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8"" x W: 4.1"" x T: 0.6"" *Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 190 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 Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2025, 2026
Yearly Index	Dec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (8 pages)
Monthly Calendar	Dec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (32 pages)
Daily Pages	Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025 (377 pages) A blank two-page spread is featured at the beginning 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. Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday-start).
Daily Quotes	One quote per two-page spread (English)
Weekly Pages	Not included
Memo Pages	16 pages
Bonus Pages	Important Contacts / International Size Charts / The Ultimate Packing List / My 100 / How to Have Fun Keeping a Diary / Oodles of Noodles / 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)
Other	See the Exploring Each Type page for more details

Book (Original / Japanese / January Start)

Size	A6 size H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6" *Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 195 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 calendar pages are 3.45 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week or Sunday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2024, 2025, 2026
Yearly Index	Dec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (8 pages)
Monthly Calendar	Dec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (32 pages)
Daily Pages	Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025 (377 pages) A blank two-page spread is featured at the beginning 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 Pages	15 pages
Bonus Pages	Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Sample Symbols and Icons / How to Have Fun Keeping a Diary / Recommended Noodle List of 47 Prefectures / Solar Terms / 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)
Other	See 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. 110 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 calendar pages are 3.45 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2024, 2025, 2026
Yearly Index	Book 1: Dec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (8 pages) Book 2: Jun. 2025 - May 2026 (6 pages)
Monthly Calendar	Book 1: Dec. 2024 - Jul. 2025 (16 pages) Book 2: Jun. 2025 - Jan. 2026 (16 pages)
Daily Pages	Book 1: Jan. 1 - June 30, 2025 (187 pages) Book 2: July 1 - Dec. 31, 2025 (190 pages) A blank two-page spread (three pages for Book 2) is featured at the beginning 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 Pages	Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Sample Symbols and Icons / How to Have Fun Keeping a Diary / Recommended Noodle List of 47 Prefectures / Solar Terms / 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)
Other	See the Exploring Each Type page for more details

Book (Original - One Piece Edition / Japanese / January Start)

Size	A6 size H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.9"" x W: 4.1"" x T: 0.6"" *Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 195 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 calendar pages are 3.45 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2024, 2025, 2026
Yearly Index	Dec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (8 pages)
Monthly Calendar	Dec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (32 pages)
Daily Pages	Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025 (377 pages) A blank two-page spread is featured at the beginning 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. All daily pages include character names of those who celebrate their birthday that day (as of Vol.107)
Daily Quotes	One per day (Japanese / One Piece edition)
Weekly Pages	Not included
Memo Pages	14 pages
Bonus Pages	One Piece Chronology / Phrases from One Piece to use when it counts / Ten great scenes chosen by readers to read over and over again / WANTED / Timetable / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / 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)

Book (Day-Free A6 size / Japanese / Monthly)

Size	A6 size H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 8 mm / W: 4.1"" x H: 5.9"" x T: 0.3"" *Actual book size may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 110 g
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	3.7 mm *Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2024, 2025, 2026
Yearly Index	Dec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (8 pages)
Monthly Calendar	Dec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (32 pages)
Daily Quotes	Included (Japanese)
Graph Paper	171 pages
Bonus Pages	Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Sample Symbols and Icons / How to Have Fun Keeping a Diary / Recommended Noodle List of 47 Prefectures / Solar Terms / 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 (Full and new moon listed on monthly calendars)
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.

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.
Leather may contain preexisting wrinkles and marks: In order to allow customers the enjoyment of all-natural leather, the leather is processed in a way that retains its original feel. This may leave imperfections visible on the surface of the cover, such as wrinkles, scratches, stains, or vein marks.
Depending on the conditions in which the cover is used, natural oils of the leather may emerge and appear as stains. We ask for your understanding for these naturally-occurring characteristics of genuine leather.
Leather coloring stains: Dyed leather products tend to leave stains. Please be careful not to allow the leather to adhere or rub against other objects such as clothing or other belongings, especially if the bag is wet from water or sweat from your hands.
Immediately dry if it gets wet: Immediately dab your product with a dry cloth if it gets wet. Avoid drying it with high temperatures, and place it in a well-ventilated place in the shade.

The cover does not shut tightly: The cover does not shut tightly while it is new, but it will wear in over time.
Not for use with Cover on Cover: The PVC plastic of the Cover on Cover contains plasticizer additives which may cause a reaction in the leather dye and affect the color and quality of the leather cover. Please refrain from using the Cover on Cover with this product.
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.
There may be variances in the color of the leather: This leather retains its natural look, so the depth of the color tone may vary.

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