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minä perhonenjellybeans + tambourineA5 Cousin Size

  • 2025 New

minä perhonen creates timeless, all-original garment textiles that are specially dyed, embroidered, and woven to recreate hand-drawn designs.



We created a techo cover using two textiles: “jellybeans,” which once appeared in the Hobonichi Techo lineup, and “tambourine,” which has been popular among many. The playful design features two shapes of “circles” that happily overlap: the fluffy, sweet-looking watercolor drops and embroidered dotted circles.







The material is linen and pleasant to the touch. The “tambourine” embroidery adds a fun touch.



The butterfly-stopper pen holders and cover interior are a refreshing light blue. Two dotted lace bookmarks are attached.







Each cover contains a unique arrangement of the pattern. We hope you enjoy your one-of-a-kind cover.



Also available is a small tote bag made with the same textile.



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

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



About minä perhonen

minä perhonen is a brand created by designer Akira Minagawa.

First founded in 1995 under the name minä, and renamed “minä perhonen” in 2003. In Finnish, “minä” means “I,” and “perhonen” means “butterfly,” expressing Minagawa’s hopes to create designs as light-hearted and beautiful as a butterfly’s flapping wings.

https://www.mina-perhonen.jp/en/



Interviews with minä perhonen’s Akira Minagawa

Five types that you can choose from

The 2025 edition minä perhonen techo covers come in five designs: “hütte,” “jellybeans + tambourine,” “pomppia,” “anone-anone,” and “piece.”



“hütte” is a textile with a cute contrast of green and orange. It gives a fresh look, as there have not been many designs with such a clear contrast. The subdued beige color of the inner cover enhances the textile pattern and is also very nice.



“jellybeans + tambourine” is a pretty refreshing design with the “tambourine” embroidered in smoky green on the light-colored “jellybeans” fabric. The freedom and loveliness of adding embroidery on top of a patterned textile makes us feel the expansion of the minä perhonen textiles.



“pomppia” is an impressive design, with different patterns making the rabbits look different. In addition to the ever-popular navy and white embroidery of the Cousin size, we now have the Original size in light blue with yellow embroidery. The brightly colored inner cover would be great for those who prefer bright and colorful designs.



The “anone-anone” uses the textile used for the 2024 edition cover. We added a 5-Year Techo cover to the lineup so that you can use it for a longer period of time.



The 2025 edition of “piece,” has become another unique design, with the new “fruitree,” “hanaha,” and “village” textiles added to the standard “tambourine” and “tarte” textiles. We hope you will find your own unique “piece,”.

Introduction to the minä perhonen series products

(Hobonichi Techo 2025 lineup)

Staff List

Photographer
Styled Images: Mihoko Sakamoto / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist
Ami Kanno
Makeup & Hair
Misuzu Mogi
Model
Maho Aikawa
minä perhonenjellybeans + tambourineA5 Cousin Size
  1. ¥16,500 - ¥18,150(incl. tax)
  2. ¥13,200(incl. tax)

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Recommended Techo Books and Covers

Recommended Stationery and Accessories

Compatible Techo Books

  • Cousin (A5)1 page per day
  • Cousin Avec (A5)1 page per day 6-month book
  • Day-FreeMonthly notebook

[Cousin] Daily Pages (English / Japanese Version)

A daily techo with lots of space to write
This A5-size techo provides ample space on each daily page. It’s great for keeping in one place at home or at work and you can use it to track your child’s growth or exchange with someone.
  • Monday-start
  • A5 size
  • Thickness: 18 mm (0.7”)
  • Daily pages
  • Yearly calendar
  • Yearly index
  • Monthly calendar
  • Weekly pages
  • Memo pages

[Cousin 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
  • A5 size
  • Thickness: 10 mm (0.4”) each
  • Daily pages
  • Yearly calendar
  • Yearly index
  • Monthly calendar
  • Weekly pages
  • 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
  • A5 size
  • Thickness: 8 mm (0.3”)
  • Monthly calendar
  • Yearly calendar
  • Yearly index
  • Graph paper notebook pages

Specifications

Cover
SizeH: 228 x W: 342 x T: 3 mm / H: 9" x W: 13.5" x T: 0.1"
*Excluding pen holders
*Specifications may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 116 g
Main materialExterior: Linen, cotton / Interior: PU
Book (Cousin English Edition / English / January Start)
SizeA5 size
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 18 mm / H: 8.3"" x W: 5.8"" x T: 0.7""
*Actual book size may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 445 g
LanguageEnglish
Pages544 pages
Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2024, 2025, 2026
Yearly IndexJan. 2025 - Dec 2025 (4 pages)
Monthly CalendarDec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (32 pages)
Daily PagesJan. 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 spread includes one daily quote.
*Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday-start).
Daily QuotesOne quote per two-page spread (English)
Weekly Pages Dec 30, 2024 - Jan 4, 2026 (106 pages)
Memo Pages6 pages
Bonus PagesTime 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 / Getting the Most Out of Your Hobonichi Techo / Gifts / Addresses / Personal Notes
Listed InformationDay of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
Book (Cousin / Japanese / January Start)
SizeA5 size
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 18 mm / H: 8.3"" x W: 5.8"" x T: 0.7""
*Actual book size may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 445 g
LanguageJapanese
Pages544 pages
Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2024, 2025, 2026
Yearly IndexJan. 2025 - Dec 2025 (4 pages)
Monthly CalendarDec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (32 pages)
Daily PagesJan. 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-start).
Daily QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
Weekly Pages Dec 30, 2024 - Jan 4, 2026 (106 pages)
Memo Pages6 pages
Bonus PagesTime 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 / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes
Listed InformationDay of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / 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 and weekly pages only include full and new moon)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
Book (Cousin Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)
SizeA5 size x 2 books
Each Book: H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 10 mm / H: 8.3"" x W: 5.8"" x T: 0.4""
*Actual book size may vary slightly
WeightEach Book: Approx. 260 g
LanguageJapanese
PagesEach Book: 288 pages
Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2024, 2025, 2026
Yearly IndexBook 1: Jan. - Dec. 2025 (4 pages)
Book 2: Jul. 2025 - Jun. 2026 (4 pages)
Monthly CalendarBook 1: Dec. 2024 - Jul. 2025 (16 pages)
Book 2: Jun. 2025 - Jan. 2026 (16 pages)
Daily PagesBook 1: Jan. 1 - Jun. 30, 2025 (187 pages)
Book 2: Jul. 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 QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
Weekly Pages Book 1: Dec. 30, 2024 - Jul. 6, 2025 (54 pages)
Book 2: Jun. 30, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026 (54 pages)
Memo PagesBook 1: 8 pages
Book 2: 4 pages
Bonus PagesTime 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 / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes
Listed InformationDay of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / 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 and weekly pages only include full and new moon)
OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
Book (Day-Free A5 size / Japanese / Monthly)
SizeA5 size
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 8 mm / H: 8.3"" x W: 5.8"" x T: 0.3""
*Actual book size may vary slightly
WeightApprox. 220 g
LanguageJapanese
Pages224 pages
Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
Start of WeekMonday-start week
Yearly Calendar2024, 2025, 2026
Yearly IndexJan. - Dec. 2025 (4 pages)
Monthly CalendarDec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (32 pages)
Daily QuotesIncluded (Japanese)
Graph Paper 171 pages
Bonus PagesTime 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 / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes
Listed InformationDay 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)
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.

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.

Threads may protrude from embroidered area

Please note that embroidered areas may contain threads that protrude from the design.

Embroidered designs may be slightly distorted

Due to the varied thickness of the material, embroidered designs may appear slightly bent.

Coloring may stain other objects

The dye in the cover may stain other objects if it rubs against or sticks to them, especially if the cover is wet from water or sweat from your hands. Please store 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.

Pen holders are rigid at first

The pen holders are rigid at first, making it difficult to insert pens. You can speed up the breaking-in process by rolling the pen holders in your hand.

Pen holder fits pens up to 13.5 mm wide

The pen holder is designed to perfectly fit the 12.2 mm (0.48”) diameter Jetstream pen offered as a free Hobonichi Store Exclusive. Pens with certain shapes and materials may be difficult to pull through the holder. The holder can fit pens up to 13.5 mm (0.53”) in diameter.

Not for use with Cover on Cover

This cover uses thicker materials than usual, so it may not fit. Forcing it into a Cover on Cover may damage the products.

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.

Inquiries about the minä perhonen collaboration covers

These Hobonichi Techo cover designs were directed by minä perhonen, but produced by Hobonichi. Inquiries about these covers cannot be answered at minä perhonen shop locations, so please contact the Hobonichi Store with any questions or concerns.

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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