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Bow & TieCats & Me2024 edition / Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / JPN edition / Apr start / Mon start

  • 2024 ver.

The Bow & Tie series is covered with the same textured, shiny fabric used in neckties. The gloss and soft touch of the material makes this series stand out from other Weeks books.



This design features cats that are sitting down and looking steadily this way on a pale, mint green base. Various cats have been expressed in detail through the weaves of the necktie material.







It's as if you’ve stepped into a place filled with cats. The cats have different types of fur, from those with a single color to those with a pattern. Among the various cats, you’ll occasionally find those who are playing with a pink ball of yarn.







The cover has been constructed as a light, hardcover book with some give to it so it still bends.

When you order this Hobonichi Techo Weeks, you’ll receive a clear, adhesive corner pocket you can stick anywhere you like.







From the 2024 April-start version for the Weeks, the book uses thin and light yet durable Tomoe River paper. The paper has supported the Hobonichi Techo for over 20 years with its special characteristics, but it’ll be undergoing an overhaul starting with the 2024 edition techos. The paper is more resistant to bleed through, lighter despite being the same thickness, and has a smoother surface by adjusting the fibers of the paper.







The Weeks book has space for writing in plans or journal entries, and it also has 73 pages of grid paper memo pages in the back. The back of the book contains informational pages, including An Interview with Myself and Seasonal Sweets to Make at Home.







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.



See Weeks cover lineup

*A portion of the sales of this techo book will be distributed to certified animal welfare organizations by Animal Donation, a public interest corporation.

The charm that grown-ups would want to carry around

You can select from the Weeks book and HON for the Bow & Tie series, with patterns made from tie fabrics.



The 2024 edition features a cute and charming seahorse inspired by the dragon zodiac sign of the year.



In this Bow & Tie series, we sometimes sneak a “lucky motif” in the continuous pattern. There are two types of “lucky motifs” in this “Tiny Dragon” design; a red coral and a parent and child seahorse.



We hope you will choose the techo with the Tiny Dragon, also known as a lucky charm, as your partner to spend your year with.



The other “Cats & Me” design features cats in all kinds of colors and patterns, seemingly sitting looking at you. The “lucky motif” for this design is the cats’ favorite, a ball of yarn.



The lovable design of “Tiny Dragon” and the cats with a classy and fashionable atmosphere in “Cats & Me” would be great for users of all ages.

Staff List

Photographer
Styled Images: Yutaro Yamane (TRONmanagement) / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist
Ayano Nakai
Makeup & Hair
Takae Kamikawa (mod's hair)
Model
Ikumi Matsuki (LIGHT management)
Bow & TieCats & Me2024 edition / Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / JPN edition / Apr start / Mon start
  1. ¥2,420(incl. tax)

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Specifications

SizeH: 188 x W: 94 x T: 10 mm / H: 7.4" x W: 3.7" x T: 0.4"
*Specifications may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 138 g
Main materialPolyester / Paper
Weeks Book (Japanese / April Start)
LanguageJapanese
Pages240 pages
Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size3.55 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2023, 2024, 2025
Yearly IndexApr. 2024 - Mar. 2025 (2 pages)
Monthly CalendarMar. 2024 - Apr. 2025 (28 pages)
Daily QuotesOne per week (Japanese)
Weekly PagesFeb. 26, 2024 - Apr. 6, 2025 (116 pages)
*All weekly pages include quotes.
Graph Paper73 pages
Bonus PagesShorthand Note-Taking / Using Common Items to Measure Size / My 100 / An Interview with Myself / Seasonal Sweets to Make at Home / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Contact List / Personal Notes
Listed InformationWeek 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)
OtherSee 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.

Pattern alignment varies by product

The patterned fabric has not been aligned to a specific layout, so the placement of each design will vary by product. The product will not be an exact replica of the one in the product photographs.

Use caution around sharp objects

The material in this product snags easily on sharp objects, so please handle with care.

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.

Characteristics of materials and product design may result in white spots on the edges and corners of the front and back.

Characteristics of materials and product design may result in white spots on the edges and corners of the front and back. The corners of the cover contain light traces of press marks, shines, and lumps. This is an unavoidable part of the manufacturing process.

User recommendations

If you’ve used any of these products, we welcome your notes on what you like about them or what led you to buy them so we can share it with customers who are currently considering these products. We’d also love to welcome comments from customers who purchased their techo outside the Hobonichi Store or received their book as a gift.

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