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HOBONICHI TECHO 2018

    mermaid (green)A6 Size (fits Planner and Original)

    minä perhonen creates all-original textiles that are specially dyed, embroidered and woven to recreate designs that were originally hand-drawn.

    This pattern, resembling fish scales as small arcs, is carefully embroidered in waves across the material. Look closely and you’ll see that every arc has a slightly unique curve, and the embroidery varies in thickness. The embroidery protrudes from the surface of the cover for a texture that’s nice to the touch.

    “mermaid” is one of minä perhonen’s most loved and everlasting designs, and the combination of green threads almost looks like a forest or a pile of leaves.

    The textile’s base material, called “dop,” is a special cloth created specifically for making chairs and other furniture. By using the textile for long periods of time, the exterior green surface will begin to wear thin, and the khaki-colored material beneath it will begin to show through. We chose this material for the cover because it matches perfectly with the long-term nature of the Hobonichi Techo.

    The light green faux leather cover interior is accented with green and gray dotted lace bookmarks. minä perhonen’s trademark butterfly symbol is included on a tag in the cover.

    The zipper pull is made with natural leather so it can deepen in color over continued use. The pull is accented with a butterfly-shaped clasp.

    About minä perhonen

    minä perhonen is a fashion brand created by desinger Akira Minagawa.
    First founded in 1995 under the name minä. Opened the first shop in Shirokanedai, Tokyo in 2000, and renamed the brand name to "minä perhonen" in 2003.
    In Finnish, “minä” means“I,” and “perhonen”means“butterfly,”expressing Minagawa’s hopes to create designs as light-hearted and beautiful as the flapping wings of a butterfly.
    Opened a total of 9 shops across Japan. In 2016, opened new locations in Daikanyama, in the Spiralbuilding in Aoyama,Tokyo,and in Kanazawa.


    minä perhonen Website

    Hobonichi Store Exclusives

    When you purchase your Hobonichi Techo through the online Hobonichi Store or in person in Hobonichi’s Tobichi shop in Tokyo or Kyoto, you will receive free Hobonichi Store exclusive items. Here’s a list of the exclusives offered this year.

    Also available

    PriceJPY12,420JPY11,880JPY11,880JPY11,880JPY11,880JPY12,096JPY9,720(incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    LanguageEnglishJapaneseJapaneseJapaneseJapaneseJapaneseN/A
    SizeA6 (105 mm x 150 mm / 4.1" x 5.9")A6 (105 mm x 150 mm / 4.1" x 5.9")A6 (105 mm x 150 mm / 4.1" x 5.9")A6 (105 mm x 150 mm / 4.1" x 5.9")A6 (105 mm x 150 mm / 4.1" x 5.9")A6 (105 mm x 150 mm / 4.1" x 5.9")N/A
    DatesJanuary - December 2018April - March 2019April - March 2019January - December 2018January - December 2018January - June / July - December 2018 (2-book set)N/A
    CalendarsStarting on MondayStarting on MondayStarting on SundayStarting on MondayStarting on SundayStarting on MondayN/A
    Shipping Date1-3 business days1-3 business days1-3 business days1-3 business days1-3 business days1-3 business days1-3 business days
    International ShippingAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
    Store Exclusives
    • Meal Decider Dice
      & 3-Color ballpoint pen
    • Meal Decider Dice
      & 3-Color ballpoint pen
    • Meal Decider Dice
      & 3-Color ballpoint pen
    • Meal Decider Dice
      & 3-Color ballpoint pen
    • Meal Decider Dice
      & 3-Color ballpoint pen
    • Meal Decider Dice
      & 3-Color ballpoint pen
    • N/A

    Specifications

    Cover
    SizeA6 size
    W: 148 x H: 194 x T: 30 mm / W: 5.8" x H: 7.6" x T: 1.2"
    *Excluding zipper pull
    *Specifications may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 205 g
    Main materialExterior: Polyester Blend, Cow leather

    Interior: Synthetic leather
    Book (Planner / English / January Start)
    SizeA6 size

    W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 14 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.6"

    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 200 g
    Pages448 pages
    BindingStitch-binding
    Paper TypeThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
    Graph Paper Size4 mm
    Yearly Calendar2018, 2019
    Yearly IndexDec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (8 pages)
    Monthly CalendarDec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (32 pages)
    Daily PageJan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018 (379 pages)
    *A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
    *A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
    *Every two-page daily page spread includes one Daily Quote
    Daily QuotesOne quote per two-page spread (English)
    Weekly CalendarNot included
    Memo Pages12 pages
    Informational PagesImportant Contacts / International Size Charts / Conversion Table / Highlights of the Calendar Year in Japan / Chronology of Japanese History / Japanese Folk Tales / International Country Codes / Dialling Codes / National Holidays / Personal Notes
    Listed InformationDay of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
    Book (Original / Japanese / April Start)
    SizeA6 size

    W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 14 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.6"

    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 208 g
    Pages464 pages
    BindingStitch-binding
    Paper TypeThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    *Monthly pages are 3.45mm
    Yearly Calendar2017, 2018, 2019
    Yearly IndexFeb. 2018 - May 2019 (8 pages)
    Monthly CalendarFeb. 2018 - May 2019 (32 pages)
    Daily PageApr. 1, 2018 - Mar. 31, 2019 (378 pages)
    *A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
    *A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
    *All daily pages include Daily Quotes.
    Daily QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
    Weekly CalendarNot included
    Memo Pages13 pages
    Informational PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 People) / Personal Notes
    Listed InformationDay of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (Traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms (Japanese) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
    Book (Original / Japanese / January Start)
    SizeA6 size

    W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 14 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.6"

    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 208 g
    Pages464 pages
    BindingStitch-binding
    Paper TypeThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    *Monthly pages are 3.45mm
    Yearly Calendar2017, 2018, 2019
    Yearly IndexDec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (8 pages)
    Monthly CalendarDec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (32 pages)
    Daily PageJan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018 (379 pages)
    *A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
    *A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
    *All daily pages include Daily Quotes.
    Daily QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
    Weekly CalendarNot included
    Memo Pages15 pages
    Informational PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 People) / Personal Notes
    Listed InformationDay of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (Traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms (Japanese) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
    Book (Original Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)
    SizeA6 size x 2 books

    Each Book: W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 8 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.3"

    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    WeightEach Book: Approx. 117 g
    PagesEach Book: 240 pages
    BindingStitch-binding
    Paper TypeThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    *Monthly pages are 3.45mm
    Yearly Calendar2017, 2018, 2019
    Yearly IndexBook 1: Dec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (8 pages)
    Book 2: June 2018 - May 2019 (6 pages)
    Monthly CalendarBook 1: Dec. 2017 - July 2018 (16 pages)
    Book 2: June 2018 - Jan. 2019 (16 pages)
    Daily PageBook 1: Jan. 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018 (189 pages)
    *A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
    *A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
    *All daily pages include Daily Quotes

    Book 2: July 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018 (193 pages)
    *Three blank pages are featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
    *A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
    *All daily pages include Daily Quotes.
    Daily QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
    Weekly CalendarNot included
    Memo PagesBook 1: 2 pages
    Book 2: None
    Informational PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 People) / Personal Notes
    Listed InformationDay of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (Traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms (Japanese) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)

    Please Read Before You Buy

    In order to provide you with the most satisfaction for your product, we've compiled a list of warnings, potential issues, and tips to keep in mind for this particular product. Please be sure to read this information carefully before placing your order.

    All covers are hand-made and may contain slight variances

    Each and every cover is individually sewn by a factory worker hand-operating a sewing machine. Best efforts are made to ensure consistent sizes and specifications, but there may be slight differences.

    No outer pocket

    This cover does not contain an outer pocket.

    Sharp objects may unravel threads

    Threads protrude from the material, so please be careful not to catch sharp items under them as they may unravel.

    Fabric may pucker around the edges of embroidery

    The embroidered design on the cover is quite large, so the material may be slightly puckered, or wrinkled, around its edges.

    Threads may protrude from embroidered area

    Please note that embroidered areas may contain threads that protrude from the design.

    Embroidered designs may be slightly distorted

    Due to the varied thickness of the material, embroidered designs may appear slightly bent.

    Interior of cover may be loose

    The interior of the cover may not be perfectly taut due to limitations during the manufacturing process.

    Maximum pen width of 13.5mm for pen holder

    The pen holder is designed to perfectly fit the 12.2mm (0.48”) diameter Jetstream pen offered as a free bonus gift with select Japanese-version Hobonichi Web Shop products. Pens with certain shapes and materials may be difficult to pull through the holder. The holder can fit pens up to 13.5mm (0.53”) in diameter.

    Pen holders are rigid at first

    The pen holders are rigid at first, making it difficult to insert pens. You can speed up the breaking-in process by rolling the pen holders in your hand.

    Sliding no-slip pens into the pen holder

    Pens with rubber, non-slip grips may be difficult to slide into the pen holder.

    Maximum pen width of 13.5mm for pen holder

    The pen holder is designed to perfectly fit the 12.2mm (0.48”) diameter Jetstream pen offered as a free bonus gift with select Japanese-version Hobonichi Web Shop products. Pens with certain shapes and materials may be difficult to pull through the holder. The holder can fit pens up to 13.5mm (0.53”) in diameter.

    Overstuffing the cover may result in tearing or damage

    This cover is designed to store tools, documents, and other stationery together with the planner book. Attempts to close the cover when it contains too many items may damage the material. Please avoid storing more than the cover can hold.

    Inquiries about the minä perhonen collaboration covers

    These Hobonichi Techo cover designs were directed by minä perhonen, but produced by Hobonichi. Inquiries about these covers cannot be answered at minä perhonen shop locations, so please contact the Hobonichi Store with any questions or concerns.

    Color may vary slightly based on viewing screen

    The color of the product may be slightly different in actuality than compared to how it appeared on a computer or smartphone screen.

    Staff List

    PhotographerStyled Images: Jun Imajo (D-CORD) / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
    StylistMiki Aizawa
    Makeup & HairGeorge Morikawa
    ModelRan Taniguchi (étrenne)
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