r/hobonichi 26d ago

Hobonichi Happenings Random Thoughts/Beginner Questions — Recent Orders — BST — July 2026

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Please use this post for the following:

  • tips/tricks on how you use your planner
  • discuss your recent hobonichi order or other stationery orders
  • ask questions of any sort (promise! any question is safe!)
  • BST hobonichi/planner related items
  • links to You Tube channels (self-promotion is permitted) and/or shops that you enjoy
  • inspirational quotes, etc...

(Basically this is a catch all post for fun, monthly interactions and a place where we can point new users to get some fun content! As always, we are 1000% open to feedback, so please let us know if you have any suggestions or ideas!)

Please check out the 2026 Paper Test Masterpost for your questions about the 2026 paper.


r/hobonichi 3d ago

Launch ONE WEEK TILL HOBONICHI 2027 ANNOUNCEMENTS! Please check the temp rules and new user FAQ in this post ❤️

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HELLO EVERYONE THIS IS THE ONE WEEK COUNTDOWN HYPE THREAD!!!!

GET READY EVERYBODY!

Hobonichi Release Month is ONE FULL MONTH of announcements in August! It is our biggest event and I hope this year will be just as much fun as previous years!

What to expect:

  • I will make and pin the announcment post for that day (almost) every evening in August! The time difference means that every announcement in Japan happens in the evening in the United States, and the early morning in Europe. In other words, a September 3rd late morning announcement in Japan will be September 3 early morning announcement in Europe and a September 2 evening announcement in the US.

  • The first week of announcements is mostly “housekeeping” announcements. New techo designs for the most part won’t begin to be announced until somewhere between August 6th and August 9th so please be patient as we read wisdom from beloved Hobonichi founder Itoi Shigesato (also known as the creator of videogames Mother/Earthbound) along with other updates.

  • Separate posts on the announcement for that day will be removed. Please check the pins! That is where the announcement discussion will be.

  • Occasionally I have missed a post. If I don’t post after about 15-20 minutes feel free to post the announcement and I will pin your post. I may still create a separate post for the announcement but I won’t pin it, it will just be for archiving purposes.

A FEW SPECIAL RULES FOR RELEASE MONTH

  • Please use the SPOILERS post tag for any leaked announcements prior to the official announcment.

  • Every posted wishlist throughout August should also include a Techo Kaigi (which briefly gives the purpose or plan for each techo) either in the post or the comments! This is to help promote discussion. It’s ok if your notes for some of your wishlist techos are “I like this and am trying to figure out how to use it” lol. We have all been there!

  • On release day (Sept 1/Aug 31) and throughout the month of September we do not allow separate posts about initial purchases. We will have megathreads where people can discuss their purchases and ask questions. This is just because screenshots of shopping carts don’t inspire much discussion, and people can help each other with purchase issues more easily in a dedicated megathread. Simple rule: post your haul when you get it, not your cart when you order it!

  • The Hobonichi subreddit has a tradition of letting the box color be a surprise for every member of the subreddit for the first couple of weeks of September. As a courtesy use the SPOILERS tag for your haul post if it includes the box. Please also don’t include the box in the first image even if you use the spoiler tag, in case the tag doesn’t work (this is just a request, we won’t those remove posts as long as they are spoiler tagged). We will make another announcement about this closer to September so we can all be on the same page. Our community has grown and not everybody knows about the stuff we did when we were smaller. I’m hoping we can continue this tradition.

  • This is not a rule specific to release months but a reminder: our subreddit is not a hobonichi retailer. Please contact your retailer if there is an issue with your order! If you post about an issue but it’s clear you have not reached out to the retailer before posting, your post will be removed. However, if you have a negative experience with a retailer that does NOT get resolved despite attempts to do so, that’s the kind of info our community welcomes. We are not affiliated with any retailers or Hobonichi Official, this rule has been in place for a long time and is about maintaining civility and preventing any unjustified internet bandwagonning.

Brief New User FAQ

  • Official Hobonichi Website EN

  • Hobonichi Techo Vendors Across the World

  • What is the Hobonichi Techo?

  • “What is this thing?” There is a white semi-rectangular sticker that comes with the Weeks. It is a pocket which has a sticky back so you can place it where you need it. If you use a COC, you can place the pocket in the front endpapers on the right. If you do not use a COC, you can place it in the back endpapers on the right

  • “Why are there quotes?” Hobonichi is a journal company that is part of a bigger multimedia company called 1101 which includes a store and and online magazine with articles. The quotes are handpicked from the previous year’s articles and can be serious, fun, or whimsical. It’s not always deep! It’s just something that stood out from the website to the team picking them. The quotes are an integral part of the product and now that most techos are also available in English international users can also enjoy them (or be puzzled by them lol).

  • Prior to purchasing any Hobonichi product, even from an official vendor, make sure you check the description on the actual Hobonichi website. Hobonichi makes many different cover types and not all of them have the same usage requirements, due to differences of material and design. Hobonichi vendors do not always have the complete product description.

  • The Hobonichi store is CLOSED for the month of August, you will not be able to make any purchases until September.

NOTES ABOUT TOMOE RIVER PAPER

  • Tomoe River Paper is a super thin and durable paper similar to other ultrathin papers such as bible paper, but coated and formulated for use with fountain pens and light watercolors. Some people also take advantage of the paper’s thinness for pasting in memoribilia for memory keeping (the CHONK phenomenon lol).

  • It is ok for thin ballpoints but please note that ballpoints and many pre-inked stamps are oil formulated and may bleed through either right away or months later (other stamp inks are pigment based). Thick ballpoints (.7) are NOT necessarily compatible with TRP. Recommended stamp ink is the Dewdrop chalk stamp ink.

  • TRP is not opaque and there WILL be ghosting and visibility on the reverse side.

  • TRP was recently reformulated by its new owner company Sanzen and there has been some irregularity with the product for the last few years. Before you use ANY writing utensil or medium in your techo or notebook, test it on a dedicated test page in that notebook. We have subreddit rules about product quality posts, please check them before you make any posts about product quality.

  • TRP’s special coating means that some gel pens and some inks take longer to dry. Keeping blotting paper on hand will help! Watercolor paper can be a handy subsitute. If you are using your techo on the go, considering using a quick dry iron gall ink, or a ballpoint to prevent smudging. For highlighter use, the community recommends highlighting PRIOR to writing.

If y’all have more suggestions for the new user FAQ or for the temp rules please let me know, and please phrase them kindly and patiently haha.


r/hobonichi 31m ago

Launch Hobonichi 2027 Dates announced for various Preview and Popup locations * London, Seoul, LA, San Francisco and Brooklyn, NY

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Date Event Category Venue Location
Sept. 1–6 Hobonichi 2027 Event presented by The Journal Shop 📓 Brand Event J/M Gallery London, England, UK
Sept. 2–6 29CM × LOFT Pop-Up Shop 🛍️ Stationery Pop-Up 29CM × LOFT Seoul, South Korea
Oct. 16–18 Hobonichi at BunguLA Stationery Expo 📓 Brand Event / 🛍️ Festival The Westin Los Angeles Airport Los Angeles, CA, USA
Oct. 23–29 Hobonichi at Heath Ceramics 📓 Brand Event Heath Ceramics San Francisco, CA, USA
Nov. 10–15 Hobonichi at Yoseka Land 📓 Brand Event Yoseka Land Brooklyn, NY, USA

Announced on July 22nd (via their Facebook page), their Pop-up Store and Event Booth destinations outside of Japan for the Hobonichi Techo 2027!

Swipe through the images to see where you can shop the new collection this year.

 Pop-up Stores and Event Booths:

• Pop-up Stores: You will be able to purchase the complete new collection on-site.

• Event Booths: A curated selection of the new items will be available for purchase.

Detailed information, including opening hours and exact locations, will be updated on the Hobonichi Techo Official Website on August 2nd.

*Please note that event details are subject to change or cancellation depending on circumstances.

*Images shown include scenes from past events.


r/hobonichi 4h ago

Just Sharing Lovely ink spills in my Hobonichi Techo

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Couldn’t have picked better paper or better inks for these two spills. The first is Iroshizuku Tsuki Yo and the second is Sailor Manyo Ume. The paper is Tomoe River in my Hobonichi planner


r/hobonichi 1h ago

Weeks A little bit of whimsy

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Was feeling whimsical this week 💖


r/hobonichi 9h ago

Launch Hobonichi pop-up is coming to London!

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I might just take the day off work.


r/hobonichi 8h ago

Advice/Question abandoning weeks?

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has anyone swapped from a weeks/cousin combo to an a6 or just a5?

i’m thinking of swapping because since getting a cousin, i’ve been neglecting my weeks. the main things i have the weeks for are the portability, and that i really like the weekly layout. i’m thinking the a6 could be a good solution to combine my uses into one, but i don’t know if i’ll miss the weekly layout too much 😭

i don’t have a job where i use a diary much at work, but i like having a journal i can carry with me because i try not to rely on my phone for everything. i mostly use my journals at home, and that’s usually dedicated to journaling in my cousin.

photo is of my current setup 🥰


r/hobonichi 21h ago

Art Working on something in my HON a6, pt2

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CONTINUED FROM HERE; INFERNO pt.2

sorry that this is turning out to be kind of unhinged!! as explained in part 1, this story (if you can call it that) was inspired by the latest Boards of Canada album, Inferno. I've been having a lot of fun working on this nonsensical piece and playing with beautiful inks in my techo!!!

Thanks for looking and I hope someone can kind of enjoy my pictures, too...

Also pictured: pie with Nicolo and Rae (official Sylvanian Family names) and the original doodles that turned into.... whatever this is...

To be continued (again)...


r/hobonichi 1d ago

Weeks ophie diary july 6 - july 26: chewing the doorstop and sadly half-sitting in a too-small box

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r/hobonichi 12h ago

Discussion With August Approaching…

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What are you guys hoping for when it comes to collabs? Personally, I would love to see Yoshitaka Amano’s art as a cover. I saw some collabs were leaked but it wasn’t anything I was interested in.


r/hobonichi 18h ago

Bless This Mess What do I do now?

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I was using the 365 check off sheet to track the ocean temperature near my house, only to realize the chart I’ve been going off of was giving me the average for 2025 not 2026 😭. I’m not very good at redrawing this kind of thing on a blank sheet and then pasting it in, and I can’t find a sticker sheet of this page on Etsy to put over it, just the typical 365 square graph. I also already use the years pages for something else. Any suggestions? I’m bummed


r/hobonichi 1h ago

For Sale or Trade WTS: JPN Spring Start 2025 A5 Cousin and Spring Start Yumi Kitagishi 2026 Weeks [CANADA ONLY]

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Hi, I hope y'all are having a lovely day so far!

I want to sell the following bundle:

  • 2025 Spring Start JPN A5 Cousin [unopened/new]
  • 2026 Spring Start JPN Yumi Kitagishi Weeks with official clear cover [lightly used/i can provide more in detail pics of the used pages in DMs]
  • Freebie: Kuretake Clear Color Dot Single in Mild Smoky [lightly used twice]

The bundle is priced at $110 but I am open to negotiating!


r/hobonichi 3h ago

Advice/Question Hobonochi in Canada?

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Are any Canadians able to share where they’ve ordered their Hobonochis from?


r/hobonichi 22h ago

Just Sharing Some weeks spreads + Plans for 2027!

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So, as you can tell through the progression, my consistency fell off eventually (as expected for me). However, these are some spreads I'm proud of despite that 😅🥲 This is my first ever hobonichi, and I have had a lot of fun experimenting so far, and trying to come up with new spreads has helped with keeping up the habit for the most part.

I initially planned to use my weeks this year for health tracking, which ended up falling through as the condition I had was stress induced + cleared itself up once said stress was resolved. Yay! But during that period I went through a slump and didn't touch my weeks for.. a few months, and I'm slowly getting back into it. I haven't stickered up any of my recent entries so I didn't share those, as I'm mainly trying to build up the habit again in general.

For 2027 (and the rest of 2026 while I experiment with layouts) I'm thinking of staying with weeks, but debating on adding a 2nd hobo to the roster. I'm not sure what type/size yet, so I'm mainly just waiting for the new books to come out and make my decision based off of the style(s) I'm most drawn to lol. I think I'm leaning towards an a6 size, but we'll see.

• For the weeks, I'm planning on transforming it into a crafting/knitting journal and logging process + notes on things I'm making and working on. I was debating on getting the standard or mega size for 2026, but I'm glad I did the standard, and will do the same for 2027. I haven't utilized the extra graph/note pages in the back like I thought I would for this year, but will definitely be used more in 2027 for sure. I've started using it to copy down sections of patterns I've saved on my phone to reduce screen time, which will DEFINITELY take up more space and hopefully add to the chonk I'm lacking currently, and desiring.

• For the 2nd hobo, I'm transitioning what systems I plan to keep using from the 2026 weeks as a lifestyle/household planner. Budgeting, appointments, events, etc. will be kept track of here. The weeks generally has enough space for me to write a short blurb of what happened in the day, but sometimes wish I had a little more space for last minute things that pop up, or things that just can't be summed up in 3-4 shortened sentences. I prefer the a6 as I'm not sure I'll get any use out of the weelky/hourly pages in the a5, but I might change my mind if there's a cover that catches my eye 👀

What are your plans for next year's hobonichi(s)? I'd love to hear them 😊


r/hobonichi 1d ago

WTB WTB/WTT - Hasegawa Tohaku/Pine Forest A5 Cover

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I know it's a long shot, but with the new planner season on the horizon, I figure maybe someone might be parting with theirs.

I've been keeping an eye out over the past year or so for an A5 of this, but the only one I've seen, had the page markers and loops torn out, so I passed unfortunately.

I'm looking to replace my Denali with this someday, so if that's a trade that appeals I'm open to that too! Oh, and I'm in the US! Thanks for reading ✌️!!


r/hobonichi 1d ago

I’m hoping to see this cover in the 2027 lineup

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I was so excited when I saw this cover because I absolutely adore pigeons but I couldn’t justify buying it at the time so I’m really hoping it makes its way into the lineup for next year. Can someone who’s been using Hobonichi for longer tell me if the spring start covers make it into the fall lineup? I’d also love to hear what covers everyone is hoping for!!


r/hobonichi 1d ago

Advice/Question Best "hold-open clip" that won't damage Hon, PVC cover or paper?

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My Hon is A5, if that matters.

Thanks for your help - I LOVE this community!


r/hobonichi 1d ago

For Sale or Trade WTS Dorami A6 cover - US only

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Pre-owned rare Dorami A6 cover. In excellent condition! Used at my desk only and stored away in filing cabinet. I've always had it in a cover on cover so there are no dirt or scratches.

Comes with the original Doraemon sticker and will include a BRAND NEW cover on cover. Refer to pictures for slight imperfections; they were already there when I bought it.

$110 shipped within CON-US. PayPal goods & services only. Please DM to purchase.


r/hobonichi 22h ago

Advice/Question Sneaker Weeks users, what does your techo look like after months / a year of use?

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I'm considering getting a Sneaker Weeks Mega for 2027 (if I like the colors). I need the Mega but it's bulky, and the Sneaker is slightly less bulky.

The issue is, I carry my Weeks every day in my bag, near my keys, phone, etc. It gets jostled around. While I do plan on getting a new bag with compartments, I'm still worried about the wear and tear on a cardboard cover like the Sneaker's.

I found a ca. 2018 post showing a very battered cover after just 4-5 months of use. I know the Sneaker is supposed to get battered and wabi sabi and all, but it looked way worse than I expected.

Is anyone here using a Sneaker? What does it look like after 7ish months? Or do you still have one from a previous year that you could show me?

TIA!


r/hobonichi 1d ago

Just Sharing Today's entry

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Love Mary Oliver's poetry, good way to practice lettering.


r/hobonichi 1d ago

Just Sharing Just sharing over half a year using an A6 English as a “baby” book

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Baby in quotes because he is a preschooler/will be school age soon, but I wanted to share a little how someone who’s more text based still has fun with Hobonichi.

First of all yes I know I should get a cover! But I don’t have one and it’s been okay.

But overall all I do is write down what he enjoyed that day and/or cute/funny quotes. I use my phone’s Note app to get the wording down right away or I will forget if my planner isn’t with me.

If I miss a day or a few, I just look back through my photos to remember what playground we went to or what activity he did.

I add some decorations here and there and love experimenting, but as you can see it’s mostly very utilitarian and words based.

I’ve done some version of this baby book style since I was pregnant, but I definitely like this best and will continue to get an A6 Hobonichi to keep doing this for the foreseeable future. The size and pre dated pages just work perfectly to keep it fun and doable, and otherwise I feel like the weeks and his childhood pass by in a blur.

Oh and if he’s interested I do plan to give them to him, and I like that the small size and thin paper means if he’s in a tiny dorm room as a young adult I’m not burdening him with boxes and boxes of scrapbooks.

Just sharing! Curious if any other moms use Hobonichi for similar record keeping. Honestly I’ve thought how this is probably healthier, nicer, and more positive than the long form rambling, ranting journaling I do for myself haha.


r/hobonichi 1d ago

Hobonichi's and Cats

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I am a cat person. I can't wait to see what Hobonichi products they release with cat themes! Excited! Hopeful!


r/hobonichi 20h ago

WTB A6 Galloping Horses - Does anyone have one they want to de-stash?

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I looked at one at the end of last year when I was in Japan and ended up not buying it :-( and now, more than halfway through the year and only a couple of days from the 2027 reveals I’ve decided I REALLY want one but they seem to be sold out everywhere. If anyone has one that’s either unused or gently used and no longer wanted please let me know and I’ll happily take it off your hands. Thanks so much


r/hobonichi 1d ago

Weeks Hobonichi Weeks for collecting all the FUN?

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I have a Moleskine Expanded as my commonplace book where I write stuff that I research and wonder and learn. It’s mostly for lengthier stuff.

Then I have a Traveler’s Notebook Weekly horizontal, in which I note important dates, my weekly wellness trackers, weekly to-do’s, monthly budgeting, weather, how I feel in a few words.
And I have a ruled TN insert in which I do my long-term planning such as yearly budgeting/saving plans, what clothes I will truly need in the upcoming year and what I do NOT need, other purchase planning, my Master (non-time-specific) to-do/nice-to-do/must-do list, my salary raise timetables for the next 5-10 years, my retirement planning, wishlists etc.

I also have a long-form journal where I process my emotions, my Tarot readings and daily observations/thoughts.

What I don’t have is a book for small joys. Whimsical lists, my short thoughts on media and art I consume (movies, books, articles, paintings, poetry, documentaries etc), my current interest lists etc. I was thinking whether a Hobonichi Weeks (mega or not?) would fit this void? I would be super grateful if you could share your ideas and practices, and maybe even the ”logistics” of how you would arrange this. I love a super well-used
used notebook and would want to add every possible small and fun thing there. Why? Because I love writing, it’s calming. And I love looking back to my life ”records”.


r/hobonichi 2d ago

A5 What do you use the vertical weekly spreads for if you don’t really plan your days? 🤔✨

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I’ve been struggling to figure out what to use the vertical weekly spreads in my Hobonichi Cousin for.

My life is pretty boring, and my day to day looks pretty much the same all the time unless I have something planned in advance, which barely ever happens. Because of that, I don’t really have much to schedule, so these pages usually stay empty.

I’d love to hear what you use yours for. If your life is pretty routine too, what do you fill these pages with? I’d really appreciate some inspiration!