Hobonichi Techo 2026 Planner Book – A6, English, Daily, January start, Monday start

Product description

Simple and sophisticated design

The classic one-page-per-day format

This A6-size, one-page-per-day Hobonichi Techo is available in English. Select shop and brand Arts&Science owner Sonya Park directed the creation of the book, which has been refined and simplified to make it easy to use in all countries and languages. The design is unified in charcoal gray, with red used only on Sundays. The book is designed to be paired with a cover of your choice.

Basic Features Book Cover

In addition to the Arts&Science logo, the Japanese characters for “techo” (which means “planner”) are stamped in gold on the chic, textured cover.

Convenient, portable A6 size

The Planner book is the same size as the Original book, so the books can use the same covers.

Tomoe River Paper

It is made from a light, durable paper called Tomoe River paper that feels great to use. This lets the techo be compact yet hold many pages.

180 degree lay-flat binding

Special stitch-binding allows the planner to lay completely flat without having to hold it down.

One page per day Daily Page

Write in your daily schedule, list tasks, or keep a journal, paste in things like movie ticket stubs or newspaper articles, draw pictures, and more.

Customizable time line

12:00 is the only time listed on the page to simply divide each day into morning and afternoon. The latter section is given slightly larger space.

Dinner icon

The fork-and-knife icon offers users a recurring place to record dinner plans.

Mini calendar

The daily pages also include a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread. The dates of the current pages are outlined.

Daily. Monthly. Yearly. One day per page

The planner features a format with a page devoted to each day. There’s lots of open space to plan the day ahead and enjoy recording your life.

Monthly calendar

The graph paper design is lightly printed to make it easier to write. It’s printed in charcoal gray and a striking red for a refreshing design.

Yearly index

Each 2-page spread contains 4 months, with a total of 16 months in the yearly index. It spans 16 months, from December 2025 to March 2027.

Yearly calendar

A convenient double-page spread shows the yearly calendars for 2026 and 2027 at a glance for a useful reference when planning ahead.

Useful Pages Memo page

The planner includes 16 dotted pages in the back for recording random thoughts and sketches or storing items of interest that aren’t time-sensitive.

My 100

You can make a list for anything you want: things to accomplish this year, books you’ve read, movies you’ve seen, snacks you’ve tried, and more!

Oodles of Noodles

This pages introduces the standard noodle types in Japan, such as soba and ramen, and lists recommended servings for each.

Personal Notes

Be sure to enter your contact information on the Personal Notes page in the back of your planner in case it’s misplaced.

Turning the page to a new year

This warming-up page at the very beginning of the daily page section helps you get ready for the new year.

Coming Up!

At the beginning of each month there’s a page for highlighting important dates, making to-do lists, and writing other notes to help in planning ahead.

Important Contacts

This page provides a place to keep up to 7 entries of often-used contacts and emergency contact information.

International Size Charts

Comparison charts for Japan, the US, the UK, and Europe include items such as clothing, shoes, hats and rings.

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Format

One page per day

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Size

A6

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Weight

Approx. 190 g

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HOBONICHI TECHO PLANNER – ENGLISH EDITION DIRECTED BY ARTS & SCIENCE – This planner features the same daily pages and content as the Hobonichi Techo Original (English edition). It was specially designed under the creative direction of Sonya Park, owner of the Tokyo-based select shop Arts & Science.
SIMPLIFIED FOR GLOBAL USE – Refined and simplified for ease of use across all countries and languages, the Planner includes a clean, minimalist layout, a distinctive charcoal gray and red color scheme, and bonus pages exclusive to this edition—elements that make it both practical and beautifully unique. The book uses thin and light yet durable Tomoe River paper.
MATTE CLOTH COVER WITH GOLD FOIL DETAILS – The cover features a matte cloth finish with gold foil stamping of the Japanese characters for “手帳” (techo) and the Arts & Science “key” logo. The spine is foil-stamped in gold with the year “2026” and the word “HOBO,” making it easy to identify the planner’s year. It uses durable thread-stitch binding, allowing the book to lay flat without needing to be held open.
A6 size (148 x 105 x 15 mm / 5.8″ x 4.1″ x 0.6″); approx. 190g; 448 pages; English. Made with Tomoe River paper and stitch-binding. 4mm graph paper; Monday-start week.
Includes: Yearly Calendars for 2026 and 2027; Yearly Index (Dec 2025–Mar 2027, 8 pages); Monthly Calendars (Dec 2025–Mar 2027, 32 pages); Daily Pages (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2026, 377 pages); Weekly Pages not included. *Actual size may vary slightly.