Taut Zipped (Café au Lait Plaid)A6 Original Size
- 2025 New
We created a smart Zippers cover that fits snugly over the techo. The gussets are minimized to make the techo as compact as possible.
The fabric is made by “Bonotto,” a Northeast Italian brand that has established a solid position in the Italian fashion industry as a manufacturer that creates cutting-edge fashion every season. It has a plaid pattern with an imposing milky brown resembling café au lait. 
The surface size is smaller compared to our regular Zippers covers. 
It is not too thick and easy to carry around. 
The pen hook holds the pen by its clip. 
The left-hand side of the inner cover has two pockets. These can hold cards, sticky notes, and other small items. 
The leather zipper pull uses the same material as the spine. 
We also have a tote bag made of the same fabric. 
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.
Introduction to the Taut Zipped series products
(Hobonichi Techo 2025 lineup)
Staff List
- Photographer
- Styled Images: Shinnosuke Yoshimori / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
- Stylist
- Reiko Ogino
- Makeup & Hair
- Misuzu Mogi
- Model
- Ikumi (u.m.i management)
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- Taut Zipped (Café au Lait Plaid)A6 Original Size
- ¥14,300 - ¥15,290(incl. tax)
- ¥12,100(incl. tax)
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- JPN/ENG
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- ¥2,640
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- ¥2,640
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- ¥2,640
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- ¥2,640
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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: 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: 174 x W: 143 x T: 27 mm / H: 6.9" x W: 5.6" x T: 1.1"
*Specifications may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 140 g Main material Exterior: Wool, acrylic / Interior: Cow leather 
- 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 slightlyWeight 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 mmStart 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 slightlyWeight 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 slightlyWeight 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 mmStart 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 slightlyWeight 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 mmStart 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 pageBonus 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 slightlyWeight 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 mmStart 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 slightlyWeight 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 mmStart 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.
- Outer material frays easily
Threads on the outer material may fray if they catch on sharp objects or are tugged too strongly, so please handle with care.
- 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.
- 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
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.
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