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MOTHERThird Sanctuary (Milky Well)A6 Original Size

    Mother (EarthBound in North America) is a video game series created by Shigesato Itoi and released in 1994. After years of successful Hobonichi Techo cover designs, the series made its return to the lineup in 2019.



    This techo cover design is unlike any we’ve done before. It features a photograph of the first three heroes of the game, Ness, Paula and Jeff, standing before the Third Sanctuary (Milky Well) along their journey.



    Fans who have played the game back when it first came out may recognize the figurines of the heroes. These famous and precious figurines were used in the photography of the official guidebook originally included with the game. Now, twenty years later, they make their comeback on a Hobonichi Techo cover.







    You can see on the cover the way the figurines have been painstakingly created from all angles.



    Photographer Machiko Odan took the pictures for the cover print, and the Milky Well background was lovingly created by stylists Maiko Akiyama and Yuta Akiyama to back up the quality of the original figurines.



    After making your way through a dark cave and defeating the Trillionage Sprout, our heroes arrive at the Milky Well. This is the third “Your Sanctuary.”



    Ness thought he heard his mother from far away...
    She said “Be a thoughtful, strong boy...”







    This cover comes with a mini envelope. When fighting enemies in the game, your character will occasionally strike a critical hit, and the word “SMAAAASH!!” appears on the screen. The iconic graphic is printed on these small envelopes, with blue on the front and yellow on the back. We hope you can find a use for these in a special situation!







    *This cover is from the Hobonichi Techo 2019 lineup.

    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.




    Staff List

    Photographer
    Styled Images:Machiko Odan / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
    Stylist
    Maiko Akiyama+Yuta Akiyama
    Makeup & Hair
    Yumi Narai
    Model
    Ian Crozier
    MOTHERThird Sanctuary (Milky Well)A6 Original Size
    1. ¥5,280 - ¥6,270(incl. tax)
    2. ¥3,080(incl. tax)

    Normal
    Available
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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
    SizeH: 165 x W: 244 x T: 3 mm / H: 6.5" x W: 9.6" x T: 0.1"
    *Excluding pen holders
    *Specifications may vary slightly
    Weight Approx. 107 g
    Main material Exterior: Polyester / Interior: Polyester
    Book (Original English Edition / English / January Start)
    SizeA6 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 slightly
    WeightApprox. 195 g
    LanguageEnglish
    Pages464 pages
    Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    *Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week or Sunday-start week
    Yearly Calendar2024, 2025, 2026
    Yearly IndexDec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (8 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- / Sunday-start).
    Daily QuotesOne quote per two-page spread (English)
    Weekly Pages Not included
    Memo Pages17 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 / Looking Back at the Year 2025 / 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 / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
    OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
    Book (Planner / English / January Start)
    SizeA6 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 slightly
    WeightApprox. 190 g
    LanguageEnglish
    Pages448 pages
    Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size4 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar2025, 2026
    Yearly IndexDec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (8 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 daily 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 Not included
    Memo Pages16 pages
    Bonus PagesImportant Contacts / International Size Charts / The Ultimate Packing List / My 100 / How to Have Fun Keeping a Diary / Oodles of Noodles / Personal Notes
    Listed InformationDay 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)
    OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
    Book (Original / Japanese / January Start)
    SizeA6 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 slightly
    WeightApprox. 195 g
    LanguageJapanese
    Pages464 pages
    Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    *Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week or Sunday-start week
    Yearly Calendar2024, 2025, 2026
    Yearly IndexDec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (8 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- / Sunday-start).
    Daily QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
    Weekly Pages Not included
    Memo Pages15 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 / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 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 (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
    OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
    Book (Original Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)
    SizeA6 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 slightly
    WeightEach Book: Approx. 110 g
    LanguageJapanese
    PagesEach Book: 240 pages
    Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    *Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar2024, 2025, 2026
    Yearly IndexBook 1: Dec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (8 pages)
    Book 2: Jun. 2025 - May 2026 (6 pages)
    Monthly CalendarBook 1: Dec. 2024 - Jul. 2025 (16 pages)
    Book 2: Jun. 2025 - Jan. 2026 (16 pages)
    Daily PagesBook 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 QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
    Weekly Pages Not included
    Memo PagesBook 1: 2 page
    Book 2: 0 page
    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 / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 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 (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
    OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
    Book (Original - One Piece Edition / Japanese / January Start)
    SizeA6 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 slightly
    WeightApprox. 195 g
    LanguageJapanese
    Pages464 pages
    Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    *Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar2024, 2025, 2026
    Yearly IndexDec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (8 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.
    *All daily pages include character names of those who celebrate their birthday that day (as of Vol.107)
    Daily QuotesOne per day (Japanese / One Piece edition)
    Weekly Pages Not included
    Memo Pages14 pages
    Bonus PagesOne 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 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 (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
    Book (Day-Free A6 size / Japanese / Monthly)
    SizeA6 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 slightly
    WeightApprox. 110 g
    LanguageJapanese
    Pages240 pages
    Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    *Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar2024, 2025, 2026
    Yearly IndexDec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (8 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 / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 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.

    Color and print may vary slightly

    This material is first printed or dyed and then later sewn onto the cover. While colors are designed to be consistent, there may be uneven coloring or slight shade variances between covers. This may also happen across a single cover, such as a pocket compared to the rest of the cover. In addition, on rare occasions, there may be small black or white dots visible on the print. This is an unavoidable aspect of the manufacturing process.

    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.

    White spots around stitching

    Due to the characteristics of the print and product material, the sewing process may expose the white of the original material around the stitches.

    Silk printed image may peel off over time

    The silk print may eventually peel or come off with daily use.

    Outer pocket pattern may not align perfectly

    The outer pocket is designed to align with the pattern beneath it, but pattern alignments may be imperfect due to the manual production process.

    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.

    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.

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