2026 Hobonichi Techo Japanese Weeks - April Start - Makoto Matsubayashi: DotHobonichi 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

Old Mauve (No

368 pages (184 sheets) 5 mm dot grid

The color is a bright blue

Nakata renamed the company to Platinum Pens

Features symbols for food

our fountain pen ink made by Ink Mazeru the brand behind Ka-Ku

The cover material includes high-quality Italian-made polyurethane

5” diameter

The design depicts a group of unassuming houses as if it were a forest

mustard yellow

The two-card set includes an ice cream and boombox scene with Oyajitchi

Dandelion (V-3)