I'm Kawamura from the techo team, I hope everyone is having a lovely day.

The year and a half I've been a member of this team has flown by. I've recently spent all my waking hours pondering over what techo to use next year. Honestly. But it's no unpleasant in the slightest, as I'm sure you're all aware, this time to think is unbelievably fun.
And after much careful deliberation, here’s what I bought!



For my cover, I picked the leather “Glow: Chianti” (Original A6 size). Leather always felt like an out-of-reach luxury to me, so I used to hesitate, but seeing and touching Glow in person revealed a wonderfully rustic quality and an unpretentious, relaxed feel. I also love the delicious-sounding color name, “Chianti.”



For my techo book, I chose the A6 Day-Free. In 2026, I used a two-book setup: an Avec for work with Hobonichi and a Day-Free for my other freelance editing work. But this year, I decisively consolidated down to just a single Day-Free. If I ever run out of pages, I’ll simply add an A6 notebook to the mix.



As for stationery, the “Pocket Envelope For A6 Size” is genuinely a case of “This is exactly what I wanted!!” Up until now, I’d been pasting in off-the-shelf envelopes, but since this is an official accessory, it matches the exact color of the endpaper. Even as a newcomer, it sits there with a dignified air, as if to say, “What? I’ve been here all along!”

The TSUKI no IRO “Translucent Sticky Notes (Tiles)” have such a sleek, beautiful look when folded — they don’t loudly brag, “Look at me, I come in 12 colors!” Since each sticky note fits right inside a single monthly calendar grid box, I can write on them or use them as bookmarks. Their versatility makes them feel incredibly reliable, and I have high hopes for them!

Next up, I drafted the Planner as my contender for daily journaling! Currently, I use an Original book with a cover, but since I only use my techo at my desk, I realized that while a cover is nice to have, going coverless isn’t inconvenient at all. I don’t necessarily need a 24-hour timeline or to-do lists, but having a full 1-page-per-day layout is an absolute must. Which naturally led me straight to the Planner! I’ll figure out a cover later down the line.



And finally, when buying my GLOW cover, I compared two or three of them in person and realized that every single piece has its own distinct texture and natural leather tiger-striping (wrinkles) — no two are exactly alike. Since this cover is all about enjoying the way it ages over time, I plan to take my time and savor using it.

Oh dear, did I try a little too hard to sound cool? Look forward to tomorrow’s post! Have a wonderful day.

--- Mentioned Stationery ---

Techo
Hobonichi Techo 2027 Japanese Day-Free Book (A6)
Hobonichi Techo 2027 English Planner Book (A6)
Glow: Chianti A6 Original Size Techo Cover
Stationery
Pocket Envelope For A6 Size
TSUKI no IRO: Translucent Sticky Notes (Tiles)