2026 Hobonichi Techo Planner & Cover Japanese A6 - April Start - Tolight: Garden of Botany

2026 Hobonichi Techo Planner & Cover Japanese A6 - April Start - Tolight: Garden of BotanyHobonichi started as a lifestyle website Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun, [Almost Daily Itoi Newspaper] in 1998 featuring almost daily essays by founder and editor in chief, Shigesato Itoi, who is well known for other ventures including game design and songwriting. In 2001, the Hobonichi Techo [planner] was launched after positive response from readers when asked if they would purchase a techo by the brand if developed. Since then, the Hobonichi lineup has

Hobonichi started as a lifestyle website “Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun,” [Almost Daily Itoi Newspaper] in 1998 featuring “almost-daily” essays by founder and editor-in-chief, Shigesato Itoi, who is well known for other ventures including game design and songwriting. In 2001, the Hobonichi Techo [planner] was launched after positive response from readers when asked if they would purchase a techo by the brand if developed. Since then, the Hobonichi lineup has grown from 1 to 7 types, with some being available in Japanese, English, and Chinese, and has sold over 10 million copies over the world.

For April Start 2026, the A6 Cover will not be sold separately. It will be bundled with the 2026 Hobonichi Techo Original Book Japanese A6 April Start: Monday Start

Pocket-sized A6 Techo in Japanese April Start/Monday Start Features:

• 4.1" x 5.9" x 0.6" (A6)
• One page per day from April 1, 2026-March 31, 2027 (464 pages)
• Monthly calendars cover February 2026 through May 2027 (32 pages)
• A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
• A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
• Tomoe River S Paper - thin, lightweight and fountain pen friendly
• Grid ruling with 3.7mm line spacing
• Includes 13 memo pages
• 464 pages
• Lays flat
• This A6 Hobonichi Techo Original book does not have a weekly layout. A fun feature of this edition is that each month is printed in a different color.

This planner also includes a Pocket-sized A6 Cover:

A techo cover with a print of a flower drawing by the designer of TOLIGHT. A design overflowing with the same vitality as a flower. The gentle checkered fabric and flower design makes it the perfect cover for anyone, regardless of gender or age. The cover interior is beige, and the pockets on both sides depict an image of plants.

• 6.5" x 9.6" x 0.1"
• Two ribbon bookmarks
• Storage slots for cards and small essentials
  
• Two pen loops (butterfly-stopper) that keeps the cover closed when a single pen is inserted through both.
• Made of Polyester