Paper Series: Black Gingham Weeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / ENG or JPN edition / Jan start / Mon start - Techo Lineup

Paper SeriesBlack GinghamWeeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / ENG or JPN edition / Jan start / Mon start

2025 New

The Paper Series uses unique paper by specialized paper trading company Takeo.

This book may seem like an ordinary black techo, but when you look closely, you will find the entire surface covered with a plaid pattern. The book is made of Takeo’s “Gingham GA,” a paper embossed with plaids reminiscent of gingham. You can see the gingham pattern from different angles of light. Although it’s embossed, it feels smooth to the touch.

The year 2025 shines gently, foil-pressed in silver.

The low-key pattern is perfect for users looking for a simple yet unique design. This Weeks book will blend in at work with a charm that only you would notice.

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

The book uses thin and light yet durable Tomoe River paper. This paper that underwent an overhaul with the 2024 edition techo 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 69 pages of grid paper memo pages in the back (73 pages in the English edition). The back of the book contains bonus pages, including Sample Symbols and Icons and Oodles of Noodles.

The Hobonichi Techo 2025 Weeks book comes in either English or Japanese. If you love this cover, then you can pick out which language you’d like in that book.

*The English edition book only comes as the January-start version.

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

Nuanced basics

Since we only had the White Line series with a Weeks book in black, we decided to create black Weeks books for the other series. We wanted something simple that can be used casually; by using this paper that is not plain black but has a gingham nuance that comes to life in the light, we created something you can use for both business and informal occasions.

We also have this “Black Gingham” design for the HON lineup. Instead of wrapping the pasteboard in the usual style, this HON is made by attaching a material of the same size to the pasteboard, which makes the corners of the book and the cover match. This HON can be used at your pleasure, just like the Hobonichi Techo Planner Book.

Introduction to the Paper Series products

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Photographer: Styled Images: Masahiro Tamura / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist: Haruka Kimura

Paper SeriesBlack GinghamWeeks Hardcover Book / Weekly Horizontal / ENG or JPN edition / Jan start / Mon start

¥2,640(incl. tax)

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Weeks Cover

Specifications

Size	H: 188 x W: 94 x T: 10 mm / H: 7.4" x W: 3.7" x T: 0.4" *Specifications may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 131 g
Main material	Paper

Weeks Book (English / January Start)

Language	English
Pages	240 pages
Paper Type / Binding	Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size	3.55 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2024, 2025, 2026
Yearly Index	Jan. - Dec. 2025 (2 pages)
Monthly Calendar	Dec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (32 pages)
Daily Quotes	One per week (English)
Weekly Calendar	Nov. 25, 2024 - Jan. 4, 2026 (116 pages) *All weekly pages include quotes.
Graph Paper	73 pages
Bonus Pages	Shorthand Note-Taking / Using Common Items to Measure Size / Favorites / My 100 / Sample Symbols and Icons / Oodles of Noodles / 365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Addresses / Personal Notes
Listed Information	Week of the year / Moon phase (weekly pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
Other	See the Exploring Each Type page for more details

Weeks Book (Japanese / January Start)

Language	Japanese
Pages	240 pages
Paper Type / Binding	Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
Graph Paper Size	3.55 mm
Start of Week	Monday-start week
Yearly Calendar	2024, 2025, 2026
Yearly Index	Jan. - Dec. 2025 (2 pages)
Monthly Calendar	Dec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (32 pages)
Daily Quotes	One per week (Japanese)
Weekly Pages	Nov. 25, 2024 - Jan. 4, 2026 (116 pages) *All weekly pages include quotes.
Graph Paper	69 pages
Bonus Pages	Shorthand Note-Taking / Using Common Items to Measure Size / My 100 / Sample Symbols and Icons / Recommended Noodle List of 47 Prefectures / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Contact List / Personal Notes
Listed Information	Week 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)
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.

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.
Cover corners are slightly bumpy and shiny: The corners of the cover contain light traces of press marks, shines, and lumps. This is an unavoidable part of the manufacturing process.
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.

Imprinted year numbers may peel: The numbers of the year are stamped onto the cover in metallic or other colored leaf, so strong rubbing or everyday use may cause the numbers to peel off.
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.
About the cover material: The cover material is made with paper and is delicate. Please avoid getting the material wet. If you’re concerned about friction against the material, we recommend using a Clear Cover. Alternatively, we recommend storing it in a pouch or case when taking it out with you.

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