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Tragen (Black)A5 Cousin Size

    We created a cover to carry stationery and other useful items along with your techo. Its name is “tragen,” which means “to carry” in German.



    Although the unique pocket holds plenty, the appearance of the cover remains simple and sleek. The design would look great for all users.



    Another feature is that it is light and comfortable to hold despite its tri-fold design with magnets. We designed this cover to be nice looking as it is, with a casual beauty.



    The material is an elegant and soft nylon with a leather zipper pull on the front.







    The gusseted pocket with a zipper closure provides enough storage to carry as many pens and necessary utensils as you like.







    The cover has a magnetic closure; the magnet is covered with a leather patch to make it gentle to the touch.







    You would also enjoy the storage of the inner cover, with a leather pocket on the right-hand side and five card pockets on the left-hand side.



    With the specifications changing from September 2024, the way the leather pocket is sewed on has changed.







    We also changed the depth of the card pocket and added stitching on the left hand side.







    The pen hook holds the pen by its clip. It keeps the form of the cover neatly even when the cover is closed.



    With the specification change in September 2024, the positioning of the pen hook has changed.







    These three changes have made this cover easier to use.



    On the back side is also a pocket perfect for keeping tickets, notepads, and other items that you want to quickly access, with a “handwrite” tag on it.







    The pocket on the front has the “handwrite” tag, too, giving the cover a unique look. We hope you enjoy handwriting with your favorite utensils at any time.







    We also now have a pouch with a flat design using the same material as this Tragen cover. You can use it to store the HON and practically carry it around with you. We also recommend matching it with this Tragen cover.



    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.



    Simplicity is the greatest charm

    This techo cover was designed to carry multiple pens with the techo. We started from scratch, struggling to create this shape by folding it in half, applying an elastic band, and so on. We finally completed the design after repeated trial and error.



    We wanted to make it functional yet simple to make it suitable for anyone. We carefully selected “the most simple shape” down to the most minor details, including the shape of the zipper pull, to ensure the design was not too much.



    The Original size version is slightly larger than our regular techo covers, so you can put as many items as possible into the pocket. All sizes also have gussets on the pockets, which will come in handy for carrying stationery and other thicker stuff, such as cosmetic items.



    We are happy that we could create a techo cover simple enough for you to enjoy for a long time and that you will always want to carry around and cherish it. We hope you can keep your favorite utensils along with it.



    We now also have a pouch with a flat design using the same material as this Tragen cover. The A6 size and A5 size pouches are each designed to fit the HON. We hope you carry around the HON with you smartly using this pouch.

    Introduction to the Tragen 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)
    Tragen (Black)A5 Cousin Size
    1. ¥10,340 - ¥11,990(incl. tax)
    2. ¥7,040(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: 225 x W: 480 x T: 8 mm / H: 8.9" x W: 18.9" x T: 0.3"
    *Specifications may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 119 g
    Main materialExterior: Nylon / Interior: Nylon, polyester / Parts: Cow leather
    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.

    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.

    Cover may attract dust

    The cover exterior may attract dust or other particles. You can use a lint roller to clean the cover, but be sure to avoid using tape with strong adhesive, as this may damage the material.

    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.

    Refrain from storing credit cards and other items that may be damaged when placed next to magnets

    This product contains a magnet. Please refrain from storing credit cards and other items that may be damaged when placed next to magnets.

    About the pen hook

    The pen hook is designed to hold a pen by its clip.

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