Hello, I’m Ayagi from the social media team.

This time, the theme is “My Hobonichi Techo for 2025,” so I’d like to share my picks for the upcoming year.

Ta-da! Here are the three planners I’ll be using:



Techo books
- Japanese Cousin Avec Books (A5 Size)
- Hobonichi Plain Notebook (A5 Size)
- Japanese Original Book (A6 Size)

Covers
- Naoki Ishikawa: Denali in the Midnight Sun #1 [A5 Cousin Size]
- Only is not Lonely (Ivy Green) [A6 Original Size]

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Cousin Avec: My anything-goes scrapbook

The first planner is my anything-goes scrapbook, where I stick everything I want!



This is how I used my 2024 planner—freely and creatively.

After I got a photo printer, I discovered the joy of printing photos and sticking them in. Now, I just keep finding more things to add!



I stick in more than just photos, like shop cards and even doodles.

By the end of the year, I always feel a deep appreciation that every little day was special in its own way.



Here’s how thick my 2024 planner got with just six months’ worth of memories! Because I love sticking in whatever I want without worrying about space, the split-volume Avec format is a lifesaver.



I plan to keep using my beloved 2022 mina perhonen cover for this planner.

Hobonichi Plain Notebook (A5 Size): My work planner


The second notebook is for work.

While I manage my schedule digitally, I prefer to take meeting notes and track my to-dos on paper. Writing things out by hand helps me organize my thoughts better.

In 2024, I used the A5 size Day-Free for this purpose, which lets you write without worrying about dates.



However, I realized I wasn’t using the monthly calendar pages at all, and I often used illustrations to clarify my thoughts. So, for 2025, I decided to switch to the Plain Notebook.

I’ll pair it with Naoki Ishikawa’s A5 Cousin-sized cover.



I adore Ishikawa’s photo books. With Denali in my heart, I feel ready to tackle work with a bold and expansive mindset.

Original: My jot-it-all notebook


The third planner is for jotting down anything and everything.

I started keeping a random notes planner in April 2024 using a Weeks. It’s where I write down fleeting thoughts or things I’m likely to forget.



I write the most trivial things in it, but don’t you think it’s fun to look back on these little snippets later?

While the compactness of the Weeks was nice, I often wanted a bit more writing space, so I decided to switch to the A6 Original starting January.



Since I want to take it everywhere, I prioritized portability and chose the Only Is Not Lonely cover. It pairs perfectly with the Hobonichi Store exclusive ballpoint pen from 2024.

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That’s my slightly adjusted lineup for 2025!

I’m looking forward to spending another wonderful year with my Hobonichi planners.

Thank you for reading all the way through. Wishing you a fantastic planner life, too!

Stay tuned for more updates in this series. See you next time!

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