Hello, I’m Yoshida.
Welcome to my very much ongoing Techo Kaigi.
I’m an April-start user, after all.
Yesterday, Hirano introduced the techo he picked on Techo News and ended his post saying,
“Tomorrow, another crew member from the Hobonichi Techo team will share their own Techo Kaigi.
I can’t wait to see what they’ve chosen — stay tuned!!”
...Well, um, I haven’t decided yet!
Sorry... but it’s only just getting started!
I’m part of the production team for the Hobonichi Techo, and since the April-start editions line up better with our schedule, I’ve always gone with those.
So that’s probably what I’ll pick again this time.
Now that that’s out of the way, let me tell you what I’ve been thinking about.



Weeks
An endless loop of That’s so cute... So stylish... I want it!
I’m drawn to the blue-toned Weeks covers.
The gradation in Kyohei Sakaguchi’s En Route to Kumamoto Port at Dawn is just beautiful.
The notebook with the same design is lovely too.
I’m still not sure if I’ll be able to make full use of it, but the Weeks feels light and approachable, so I’m thinking about how I might use it.



I carry my current Weeks with me when I travel, to jot down itineraries or stick in tickets from museums and trains.
I’m still torn about whether to combine work and personal notes into one, but I think I’ll keep using the Weeks next year too!



Planner
I haven’t used this one yet, but it’s so simple and cool.
A lot of the Techo Team members use it, and I’d love to try it out myself.
When I’m reading, I often jot down thoughts or lines I like on my phone.
Since I usually read while commuting, I’ve been thinking of first saving them quickly in the Hobonichi Techo App, then later transferring them into the Planner.
With the app, I could even snap a photo of the page and save it with my notes and comments.

Cousin
This is my usual work techo.
I often have to take notes quickly during meetings or interviews, so I love that the Cousin’s large size makes it stable and easy to write in.
My scribbles are so rushed that I sometimes can’t even read them later (haha).
One of the reasons I use the Cousin is because I enjoy picking a cover.
But right now, I’m eyeing the HON Slash (Navy).



I’ve always liked basic designs.
Maybe it’s because I admire people who use simple, well-made things for a long time.
When I first started working, one of my senior colleagues used the same black techo every year... I thought that was so cool.
For me, the techo might be something that brings me a little closer to that kind of adulthood.
Cousin or HON Slash...
I just can’t decide.
I almost want to ask for your advice!



I haven’t decided on my techo yet,
but I did pick up the Clear Brown Drawer Pouch.
It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for!
I’d wanted something water-resistant that I could keep by the sink, so the moment I saw it, I knew I had to get it.
I think I’ll use it as a makeup pouch.

My Techo Kaigi will probably keep going until the spring lineup is released.
Until then, please look forward to tomorrow’s Techo News!

--- Mentioned items ---
Kyohei Sakaguchi: En Route to Kumamoto Port at Dawn [Weeks]
Slash (Navy) [HON A5]
Clear Brown Drawer Pouch Container

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