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HOBONICHI TECHO 2018

    Mother 2 / Mother 3Mr. Saturn (Ninja, Bird-Fishing, Ladder)A6 Size (fits Planner and Original)

    Mother (EarthBound in North America) is a video game series created by Shigesato Itoi, and after years of successful Hobonichi Techo cover designs, the series makes its return to the lineup in 2018. This year’s Mother covers include This is Magicant, Weeks book Magicant Map, and this leather cover, Mr. Saturn (Ninja, Bird-Fishing, Ladder).

    The color of the leather is deep red to mimic the Japanese packaging for the Mother games. Mr. Saturn, one of the most popular characters in the game, is imprinted into the leather on the front of the cover. The pocket on the other side of the cover contains five Mr. Saturns forming a ladder. On the corner of the cover is the game logo.

    When you open the cover, you can find a Ninja Saturn hiding inside a pocket with his handkerchief over his face.

    On the bottom right is the logo for Mother 2 and Mother 3. Look closely and you’ll see a balloon floating up from behind the ticket pocket. What could that possibly be…?

    “This place, all are Mr. Saturn.”



    “All home! Zoom!”



    “Boing!”



    “You thank.”



    Just watching the Mr. Saturns on this cover makes it feel like they’re about to start talking to you in their silly language.



    Included free with this cover is a Mr. Saturn notepad. The notepad is in the traditional Japanese vertical style, with a color Mr. Saturn on the cover and monochrome Mr. Saturn on the pages. Written in the corner is the phrase, “Write so many.”

    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

    PriceJPY5,940JPY5,400JPY5,400JPY5,400JPY5,400JPY5,616JPY3,780(incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    Important: This cover costs slightly more when purchased individually than when purchased as a cover + book set. (Book price does not change.)

    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: 117 x H: 167 x T: 20 mm / W: 4.6" x H: 6.6" x T: 0.8"
    *Excluding pen holders
    *Specifications may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 82 g
    Main materialSynthetic 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.

    Immediately dry the product if it gets wet

    Immediately dab the product with a dry cloth if it gets wet. Avoid
    drying it with high temperatures, and place it in a well-ventilated
    place in the shade.

    Avoid storing in hot and humid places

    Please avoid storing your cover in hot, humid places or placing it atop other objects for long periods of time as this may result in lower product quality and color stains. Please use caution when storing.

    Coloring may stain other objects

    The dye in the cover may stain other objects if it rubs against or sticks to them, especially if the cover is wet from water or sweat from your hands. Please store with care.

    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.

    Avoid using with Cover on Cover

    This cover uses thicker materials than usual, so it may not fit. Forcing it into a Cover on Cover may damage the products.

    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.

    Interior of cover may be loose

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

    Staff List

    PhotographerStyled Images: Kosuke Matsuki / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
    StylistYutaka Aoki
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