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HOBONICHI TECHO 2018

HOBONICHI TECHO 2018

2018 Hobonichi Techo Survey Starts: February 16 (Fri), 11 AM Japan time Ends: March 5 (Mon), 11 AM Japan time

The Hobonichi Techo is what it is today because of the input of its users. We have been making improvements every year since the first Hobonichi Techo was released in 2002, and thanks to the thoughtful comments of users, we have been able to reach our 17th book with the 2018 Hobonichi Techo. We are thrilled that our techos are now used by a total of 670,000 people all around the world!

We are sure that there are new things users have discovered with the introduction of new products in our 2018 lineup, such as the Hobonichi Techo Weeks Mega and the Hobonichi 5-Year Techo. Our hope is to continue improving the techo for the sake of users and people who are interested in using the Hobonichi Techo for the first time. We’d love to hear what you think.

This Year’s Hobonichi Techo Survey

We’ll be holding another Hobonichi Techo survey this year so you can tell us all your thoughts: improvements you'd like us to make, things you want us to keep just as they are, new ideas for how to use the techo — anything at all you'd like to share with us. We would love to hear your honest feedback on the Hobonichi Techo.

After receiving your feedback, we will put your comments into action for the Hobonichi Techo in 2019 and beyond — as well as for our events and feature articles.

The deadline for answering the survey is Monday, March 5th at 11 AM Japan time, so when you have a moment, come by and let us hear your thoughts.

Special Hobonichi Gift Packs for 60 Participants!

We will hold a drawing among survey participants and randomly select 60 winners to receive a special gift pack from the Hobonichi Store! This year, participants will be able to select their prize of choice, so please select your preference at the end of the survey.

  • (A) Hobonichi Earth Ball — 10 available
  • (B) Yasashii Towel Set of 3 — 5 available
  • (C) Warm Wear Set of 3 — 5 available
  • (D) Jam & Snack Mix — 5 available
  • (E) Japanese Tea & Herb Tea— 5 available
  • (F) Hobonichi Bag Set of 3 — 5 available
  • (G) Curry no Ongaeshi & Curry Popcorn — 5 available
  • (H) Hobonichi Stationery Set —20 available

*We will notify winners by e-mail, so if you wish to participate in the drawing, please be sure to enter your e-mail address in the space provided at the end of the survey.

Gift for all Participants!

Everyone who participates in the survey this year will receive a downloadable wallpaper illustrated by Shinsuke Yoshitake.

At the end of the survey, all participants will be directed to a download link to receive a wallpaper of the drawings illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake created during our 2018 Hobonichi Techo Spring Event, Shinsuke Yoshitake & Po at the Tobichi Playground. At the event, Shinsuke came to the venue and drew his artwork all over the walls! This special art exhibit was only available at the event, but now you can carry it around with you wherever you go. The wallpaper will be sized for both computers and smartphones.

You can access the survey at the link below. We’re all looking forward to hearing from you!

Please read before responding to the survey.

*We will use personal information only for purposes of notifying winners of the random gift drawing, as well as contacting those who have indicated their interest in being interviewed regarding their use of the Hobonichi Techo


*Answers to the questionnaire (excluding personal information) may be included in the Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun, as well as other media, and its content may first be partially or fully edited.


*Information may be utilized for purposes of planning and producing the Hobonichi Techo, as well as for use on our website. In such cases, however, please be assured that we will never identify specific individuals.

*Please see here for our privacy policy.


*We are utilizing an external questionnaire website known as SurveyMonkey for purposes of this survey.

Access the 2018 Hobonichi Techo Survey Deadline: March 5 (Mon), 11 AM Japan time

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