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.
In addition to the Arts&Science logo, the Japanese characters for “techo” (which means “planner”) are stamped in gold on the chic, textured cover.
The Planner book is the same size as the Original book, so the books can use the same covers.
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.
Special stitch-binding allows the planner to lay completely flat without having to hold it down.
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.
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.
The fork-and-knife icon offers users a recurring place to record dinner plans.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A convenient double-page spread shows the yearly calendars for 2026 and 2027 at a glance for a useful reference when planning ahead.
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.
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!
This pages introduces the standard noodle types in Japan, such as soba and ramen, and lists recommended servings for each.
Be sure to enter your contact information on the Personal Notes page in the back of your planner in case it’s misplaced.
This warming-up page at the very beginning of the daily page section helps you get ready for the new year.
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.
This page provides a place to keep up to 7 entries of often-used contacts and emergency contact information.
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 | One page per day | One page per day | One page per day | One page per day | Weekly page | Weekly page |
| Daily Page | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Weekly Page | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Monthly Page | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Yearly Calendar | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Size | A6 | A6 | A5 | A6 | A5 | Tall & Slim | Tall & Slim |
| English Edition | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Weight | Approx. 190 g | Approx. 195 g | Approx. 445 g | Approx. 210 g | Approx. 490 g | Approx. 134 g | Approx. 170 g |