Hello, it's from the techo team. Are you enjoying reading everyones Techo Kaigi?
Actually, I also put what techos and stationery I plan on buying and using next year in my current techo to figure things out.

Let me explain a little about the why and how I plan on using them!

■ Diary / Personal life schedule



For my personal techo, I had been agonizing over whether to use an A5 HON from the V&A series or pair a Cousin techo book with the cover by Akiko Miyakoshi.
During the “Hobonichi Techo Kaigi LIVE” stream I participated in with ++the other day, a viewer gave us the brilliant advice: “Why not put the cover over the HON?” So we tried it right then and there on stream!
As it turns out, if you slip just one side of the book into the pocket like this, you can actually close and use it without a problem!



I was so thrilled about this discovery that I decided to go with this exact pairing! Besides, the color combination when it’s tucked inside looks so wonderful, doesn’t it? (Thank you so much to everyone who gave me advice!)

The design of Akiko Miyakoshi’s “An Airport at Night” features a rich, dark background. I was captivated by its mysterious atmosphere, where a story seems to unfold seamlessly from the front cover to the back.



If you look closely, you can tell the shades of black used in the building and night sky are subtly different.



The words “Unforgettable Moments” are printed on the inside pocket. In my daily journaling, I often write down things keeping in mind the thought, “I never want to forget this, even if it's just a minor little thing.” — so having this phrase on the cover makes me so happy.

Meanwhile, the V&A series HON is a perfect fit for the Hobonichi Techo 2027's theme, “LIFE GROWS.”



Illustrated on its canvas-like textured cover is “Vine,” overflowing with ripe grapes.



Perhaps because it was originally created as hand-printed wallpaper, you can see seam-like lines naturally integrated into the pattern, giving it an artisanal, handcrafted charm that I find deeply moving.

■Hobby Log

I decided on the Moomin special edition Weeks to use to log what books I read, movies I watch, and books I read.



Fishing, playing instruments... Snufkin looks busy yet full of joy! I immediately thought “This is the perfect techo for my hobbies!” the moment I saw it.



Printed across the weekly pages are quotes from Moominvalley characters excerpted from the original novels. I haven’t read the Moomin novels yet, but I’m excited about discovering wonderful quotes that will make me pause and think!



On the My 100 page, I write down the titles of books I read each year, and the Moomin special edition Weeks actually includes an illustration of Moomintroll reading a book! Seeing how it aligned with my actual usage was another delightful surprise.

■For Work

Every year, I pick my work Weeks with the mindset of: “I want to become the kind of person who suits a techo like this!”

That’s when tanakadaisuke’s Weeks caught my eye. It’s unbelievably sparkly and cool!



The beads and sequins create a dimensional, textured surface that changes its look depending on the angle of the light.



The spine is also scattered with shimmering motifs and foil accents. Carrying this while walking around the office for meetings is sure to boost my mood!

■Stationery & Accessories

Here is the stationery I plan to add to my setup this year!



I plan to use the notebook and stickers from the brand-new “Collect & Collage” series to neatly preserve paper ephemera collected during my trips. I’m also eyeing the Rotating Stamp for decorating!

The Kakimori × TSUKI no IRO fountain pen has such a gorgeous barrel that it’s another must-have on my list.

As for the Hobonichi Techo Mini Keychains, I honestly want every single color! But after stepping back and thinking rationally, I decided to start with just the Blue × Pink version. I have a feeling my stationery wishlist will only keep growing!

That wraps up my techo kaigi for now, please look forward to tomorrow’s post too!

--- Mentioned Stationery ---

Techo
V&A Series: Vine HON (A5)
Akiko Miyakoshi: An Airport at Night A5 Cousin Size Techo Cover
Moomin: A Day in the Life of Snufkin Special Edition Weeks (Japanese only)
tanakadaisuke: Starlight Weeks

Stationery
Collect & Collage: Pasting Notebook
Collect & Collage: Collage Stickers (Deco)
Collect & Collage: Daily Memories - Rotating Stamp
Kakimori x TSUKI no IRO: Frost Fountain Pen (EF)
Hobonichi Techo Mini Keychain

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