The 36 participants of the Traveling Hobonichi were not originally acquaintances, but people who were brought together by their love for the Hobonichi Techo. Our team was curious to know more about each person in each different region, and how they felt as each one passed along this single book. Shortly after the Traveling Hobonichi project came to a close, we sent out a survey to the participants and received 10 responses detailing their thoughts and sharing pictures. Some also shared with us how they use their own Hobonichi Techo on a daily basis. We’d like to share with you now an introduction of the project’s participants.
-If I end up skipping days, I use the blank pages to do some art journaling.
-I really enjoy being able to look back at my old techos.
At the time, I didn't know anyone who used the Hobonichi in the same way as I did and I missed a community. I loved the idea of people all over the world creating a book together, a one year long sharing of creativity and kindness.
-It helps us remember our everyday lives.
-I write funny things my daughters say.
-I paste pictures and tickets and snippets from the day.
I loved the idea of being part of something bigger than me. The online Hobonichi community is very generous and I wanted to share in that.
-I have 2 Cousins, the first of which is my journal kept in a leather cover I made myself, and I write or draw about my day.
-The second is my home education planner and journal. I use the monthly pages to mark off holidays and events, the weekly pages to list possible activities, and the daily pages as a record of actual tasks we did and to record successes and notes for further activities or areas of study.
I was so excited about being a part of and learning about a group of people who shared my love for the HoBo.
-At the moment, I am using another traveling notebook.
I heard about the Hobonichi Planner from a fountain pen forum that raved about the Tomoe River paper. After ordering my first Hobonichi Planner in 2015, I have to agree! I love how the ink doesn't bleed through the pages.
-I keep my Weeks in my bag and use it for appointments and Bullet Journaling.
-At home I use the A6 Original for short journaling sessions.
-I like online journaling challenges that allow me to practice painting or lettering.
絵画制作とレタリングの練習ができます。
-I use the Cousin to write at length about my day because I can write a lot on its A5 sized pages.
When the idea for a traveling Hobonichi was first being talked about, I offered to help plan in any way I could. I don't usually sign up for projects like this but it felt right.
-I use the Hobonichi Techo Cousin daily as an art and nature journal.
I love the creativity from others users of the Hobonichi and I wanted to be a part of something that the community was excited about.
-I’m actually using the Hobonichi Weeks this year and miss using the Techo.
I thought it would be neat to participate in a journal that traveled around the world full of different stories & beliefs.
-I doodle, watercolor, journal, & practice hand lettering in my Hobonichi.
-I may try my hand at a Cousin in 2017 as my diary.
It was an epic opportunity to be a part of something that the company embraced from its fans.
-I use it as a daily art journal, and sometimes just turn pages to feel and hear the "crinkle" of the Tomoe River paper.
When I've heard this project, sounds so interesting!! If I have not participated in this project, I didn't know people who use the Hobonichi Techo.
-I gave up the Hobonichi Techo this year and used a sketchbook, but it felt very inconvenient and I'm back to the Hobonichi Techo from this April.
-I use the Hobonichi Techo as a picture diary. If I write my entries in English, everyone can understand it, so each day I write on my pictures in Japanese so no one can read my diary.
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I thought it would be a one of a kind experience to see the Hobonichi Techo travel the world. The Hobonichi Techo is loved and used by many people in various countries and I thought it would be such a wonderful experience to see it being used by people from all walks of life.