THIN AND DURABLE PAPER - The notebook uses thin and light yet durable Tomoe River paper, the same as the Hobonichi Techo. This paper is resistant to bleed-through and provides a smooth surface for an optimal writing experience.
240 PAGES AND LAY FLAT BINDING - Featuring a thread-stitch binding similar to that of a dictionary, the notebook effortlessly lays flat for comfortable writing. It stays flat even if you don’t hold it down. The notebook contains 240 pages while still remaining a mere 10mm thick, giving you plenty of room to fill to your heart’s content.
THE 0.1 INCH GRID - The 0.1 inch (3.7 mm) grid graph paper is also the same as that of the Hobonichi Techo Cousin. The 4 colors of the ink (red / blue / green / purple) on the page changes every 72 pages, making it easy to split the book into several themes or use the colors as a way to more easily find old entries.
COLLABORATION with KEIKO SHIBATA - The cover artwork was created in collaboration with the popular picture book artist, Keiko Shibata. The design titled “Who is it?” depicts cats noticing the sound of a guest that has come to their house and staring at the front door from the room door and even from outside the window. Are the cats in a welcoming mood, or are they trying to see if they can let the guest inside? A unique scene from their daily life is rendered with a warm touch of oil pastel.
- A6 size Measures 148 mm x 108 mm | 5.8" x 4.1"
- Light and flexible softcover
- 240 pages | 120 sheets
- 3.7 mm grid in 4 sections: red, blue, green, purple
- Weekly calendar on the left and a graph paper page on the right
- Thin and light yet durable Tomoe River S paper
- Made in Japan
The original Hobonichi Techo was created in 2001, and it’s been refined and updated every year since then to reflect the demands of users. Now, over 20 years from its initial release, the techo has gained fans all over the world and its cumulative sales reached 10 million copies in September 2023.