minä perhonen: piece, (Cousin Mix) A5 Cousin Size - Techo Lineup

minä perhonenpiece, (Cousin Mix)A5 Cousin Size

2025 New
HOBONICHI STORE ONLY

*While the piece, covers were previously available through lottery sales, starting this year, they will be available through normal sales. Please note that they are only available for sale through the Hobonichi Store and will not be available at Tobichi Tokyo, Kyoto and other stores.

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

piece, is a series of patchwork covers assembled by hand using all the left-over pieces saved during the production of clothing. The union of meticulously created textiles of various colors, fabrics, and styles gives the design a completely new look.

Cousin Mix is a union of ten different fabrics. With the 2023-24 Autumn / Winter fabrics such as “fruitree,” “hanaha,” and “village,” it has become a lively and heartwarming combination. We hope you enjoy each fabric’s different feels and textures, including the pile fabric’s touch and uneven embroidery.

The cover interior is made from a dusty green cow leather. It’s accented with a butterfly embroidery.

Two dotted lace bookmarks are attached.

Each patch is cut from a different spot in the original textile and sewn into the patchwork by hand, giving every cover an entirely unique look.

Textiles used in piece, (Cousin Mix)

1. village (2023-24 Autumn / Winter)

Birds perched on the roofs of their favorite houses and the colorful townscape — it is a tranquil village scene with a peaceful flow of time.

2. tarte (2007-08 Autumn / Winter)

Ellipses uniformly surround colorful stitches. This textile was inspired by tartes glistening in the display of a patisserie.

3. kaleidoscope (2011-12 Autumn / Winter)

This three-dimensional Jacquard velvet design explores the world of shapes as seen through a spinning kaleidoscope.

4. land puzzle (2013-14 Autumn / Winter)

Corduroy ridges form various patterns, with shadows and 3D effects making it look like a scene you’re looking down on from the sky.

5. pomppia (2023 Spring / Summer)

Rabbit faces drawn in diverse touches are portrayed as a continuous pattern. The design reminds us of the connections between living creatures and events of the world.

6. hanaha (2023-24 Autumn / Winter)

A lace pattern of flowers and grasses connected to each other, forming a series of rings, reminds us of the soft curves and innocent, gentle expression of natural objects.

7. pöllöt (2022-23 Autumn / Winter)

Owls perched in the trees of the winter forest. They quietly tell their unique stories to the trees as they wait for the spring season to come.

8. forest diamond (2022-23 Autumn / Winter)

A design inspired by a mysterious tale from a dream which was then drawn into a crystal. The creatures that look like drawings you drew as a child add a humorous touch.

9. tambourine (2000-01 Autumn / Winter)

Freehand-drawn circles are embroidered in dots that protrude from the fabric in this minä perhonen classic.

10. fruitree (2023-24 Autumn / Winter)

The abundance of fruits on the trees looks like light illuminating the forest. The design evokes a story of animals excited by the fragrance of fruits brought by the wind.

*The years in parentheses are the seasons the designs were first released.

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

Continuing to create. Continuing to think. (Japanese)

From a Single Grain of Wheat (Japanese)

The Fish Market and the Sewing Machine (Japanese)
The Focus of Design (Japanese)

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 perhonenpiece, (Cousin Mix)A5 Cousin Size

¥26,400 - ¥28,050(incl. tax)
¥23,100(incl. tax)

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Available

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

Size	H: 204 x W: 248 x T: 3 mm / H: 8" x W: 9.8" x T: 0.1" Excluding pen holders Specifications may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 151 g
Main material	Exterior: Cotton, linen / Interior: Cow leather, polyester

Book (Cousin English Edition / English / January Start)

Size	A5 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
Weight	Approx. 445 g
Language	English
Pages	544 pages
Paper Type / Binding	Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size	3.7 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2024, 2025, 2026
Yearly Index	Jan. 2025 - Dec 2025 (4 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 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	Dec 30, 2024 - Jan 4, 2026 (106 pages)
Memo Pages	6 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 / 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 and weekly pages) / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon)
Other	See the Exploring Each Type page for more details

Book (Cousin / Japanese / January Start)

Size	A5 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
Weight	Approx. 445 g
Language	Japanese
Pages	544 pages
Paper Type / Binding	Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size	3.7 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2024, 2025, 2026
Yearly Index	Jan. 2025 - Dec 2025 (4 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-start).
Daily Quotes	One per day (Japanese)
Weekly Pages	Dec 30, 2024 - Jan 4, 2026 (106 pages)
Memo Pages	6 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 / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes
Listed Information	Day 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)
Other	See the Exploring Each Type page for more details

Book (Cousin Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)

Size	A5 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
Weight	Each Book: Approx. 260 g
Language	Japanese
Pages	Each Book: 288 pages
Paper Type / Binding	Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size	3.7 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2024, 2025, 2026
Yearly Index	Book 1: Jan. - Dec. 2025 (4 pages) Book 2: Jul. 2025 - Jun. 2026 (4 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 - 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 Quotes	One 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 Pages	Book 1: 8 pages Book 2: 4 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 / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes
Listed Information	Day 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)
Other	See the Exploring Each Type page for more details

Book (Day-Free A5 size / Japanese / Monthly)

Size	A5 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
Weight	Approx. 220 g
Language	Japanese
Pages	224 pages
Paper Type / Binding	Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size	3.7 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2024, 2025, 2026
Yearly Index	Jan. - Dec. 2025 (4 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 / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 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.
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.
Threads may protrude from embroidered area: Please note that embroidered areas may contain threads that protrude from the design.
Stitching may be slightly curved or bumpy: Stitching may be slightly curved or bumpy as a result of sewing together materials of various thicknesses.
Patchwork patterns vary by cover: The textiles comprising the patchwork design differ by design and location for each cover. Please understand the random nature of the design before ordering.

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.
Use caution around sharp objects: The material in this product snags easily on sharp objects, so please handle with care.
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.
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: This cover uses thicker materials than usual, so it may not fit. Forcing it into a Cover on Cover may damage the products.

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