Hobonichi

Hobonichi Techo A6 HON 2026 Hiroko Kubota: Waiting on the Chord (January Start)

The Hobonichi Techo HON with a book-like design is a compact, page-per-day type techo with a hardcover design already attached to the book. The format and contents are the same as the Original and Cousin. 

The iconic Hobonichi Techo is frequently listed as one of the best planners available. Every detail has been carefully considered to make this diary a joy to use. It features a day-per-page, weekly and monthly diaries, lays completely flat, and uses the wonderful new Tomoe River S paper which is thin, smooth and handles ink beautifully.

As a special exclusive only for the HON, this techo comes with a pencil board. The board is A6 size and clear, with 5mm grid lines printed across it. There are measurements printed along one side in 1mm increments, which allow for use as a ruler. It also has a pen holder attached to it where users can store pens by their clips.

Renowned for its exquisite Japanese craftsmanship, this planner is designed to be more than just a diary—it's a daily companion that encourages mindful planning and journaling.

In Waiting on the Chord, Kubota picks up the imagery of a previous work and further expands the world, expertly weaving a new story in this drawing.

On the piano key for the note Mi, a single cat seems to be waiting for someone.
And again on the back of the cover, another cat is on the Mi key, quietly reading a book.
If only they get a little bit closer.
Only a little bit closer...and they could be forming a chord.
Perhaps these two are waiting for each other.


As an official UK Hobonichi stockist we are delighted to be able to offer the 2026 Hobonichi collection. 

 

  • Language: English
  • Size: A6 H: 156 x W: 110 x T: 16 mm
  • Pages: 464 pages
  • Paper: Tomoe River S paper – Thin & light-weight paper.
  • Start of Week: Monday
  • Yearly Index: Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (8 pages)
  • Monthly Calendar Pages: Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2027 (32 pages)
  • Daily Pages: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2026 (377 pages)
  • Memo Pages: 17 pages
  • Bonus Pages: Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Memories 2026 / 12 Switches to Help You Focus / For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep / Words to Remember / 365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Looking Back at the Year 2026 / Getting the Most Out of Your Hobonichi Techo / Gifts / Addresses / Personal Notes
  • Made in Japan

About Hobonichi

Since its creation in 2001 Japanese company Hobonichi and their Techo planners have become iconic in the stationery world and earned a cult following due to their meticulous design and top quality materials.

View all Hobonichi products we stock here

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