Gurunpa’s KindergartenA5 Size (fits Cousin)
Gurunpa’s Kindergarten is a beloved children’s book from over 50 years ago, first released in 1965. The longtime favorite book was written by Minami Nishiuchi and illustrated by Seiichi Horiuchi. The story stars Gurunpa the large elephant, who works at all kinds of places, including a shoe store, piano factory, automobile factory, and more.
Seiichi Horiuchi was active as an art director in a variety of fields, including magazine design and serialized travel journals. Gurunpa’s Kindergarten was one of the masterpieces of his work, and is the artwork featured on this techo cover.
The picture used on the cover shows Gurunpa the elephant happily going off to work, and you’ll be energized every time you see him marching triumphantly.
The bookmarks contain two charms: a biscuit that Gurunpa made at work and a plate.
The interior pocket also pictures Gurunpa carrying a large biscuit.
Gurunpa always stands up to a challenge; if he fails, he gets back up again. What a great character to spend the next year with.
We’ve also made a pencil board with this design that would go well with the cover.
Text © Minami Nishiuchi 1965
Illustrations © Seiichi Horiuchi 1965
*The Hobonichi Techo Cousin Book comes in English versions from the Hobonichi Techo 2023 lineup. 
*The English version is only available as the January start version.
Minami Nishiuchi
Born in 1938 in Kyoto. Graduated from Tokyo Women’s University. Worked as a copywriter for an advertising agency after graduating. At the encouragement of Seiichi Horiuchi, wrote Gurunpa’s Kindergarten, her first children’s book. Has since released many other children’s books, including Yu and the Troublesome Rhino (published by Fukuinkan Shoten) and When You Think It, Do It! (published by Kogumasha).
Seiichi Horiuchi
1932-1987
Born in Tokyo. Worked as a graphic designer for several publications including camera and fashion magazines. Also illustrated many children’s books, including How Many Cars?, Branky the Black Horse, Stop, Taro!, Crossing the Snow, The Secret Garden (all published by Fukuinkan Shoten), and The Doll’s House (published by Iwanami Shoten).
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- Gurunpa’s KindergartenA5 Size (fits Cousin)
- 6,215 - 8,580
- 3,850
Compatible Techo Books
Cousin (A5)1 page per day
Cousin Avec (A5)1 page per day 6-month book
Day-FreeMonthly notebook
[Cousin] Daily Pages (English / Japanese Version)
- A daily techo with lots of space to write
- This A5-size techo provides ample space on each daily page. It’s great for keeping in one place at home or at work and you can use it to track your child’s growth or exchange with someone.
- Monday-start
- A5 size
- Thickness: 17 mm (0.66”)
- Daily pages
- Yearly calendar
- Yearly index
- Monthly calendar
- Weekly pages
- Memo pages
[Cousin Avec] Daily Pages (2-Book Set)
- Each 6-month daily techo is thin and light for easy carry
- This techo splits the year into two 6-month books, making it easy to carry while keeping the same page design and layout as the standard edition.
- Monday-start
- A5 size
- Thickness: 10 mm (0.4”) each
- Daily pages
- Yearly calendar
- Yearly index
- Monthly calendar
- Weekly pages
- Memo pages
[Day-Free] Monthly Techo + Notebook
- A monthly notebook with undated pages to write freely
- This techo starts with monthly calendars and ends with undated graph paper pages so you can write whenever you want, and as much as you want.
- Monday-start
- A5 size
- Thickness: 8 mm (0.3”)
- Monthly calendar
- Yearly calendar
- Yearly index
- Graph paper notebook pages
Specifications
- Cover
Size A5 size
H: 228 x W: 337 x T: 3 mm / H: 9.0" x W: 13.3" x T: 0.1"
*Excluding pen holders
*Specifications may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 141 g Main material Exterior: Polyester / Interior: Polyester - Book (Cousin Avec / Japanese / July Start / Single 6-Month Book)
Size A5 size
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 10 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.4"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 278g Language Japanese Pages 288 pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2022, 2023, 2024 Yearly Index July 2023 - June 2024 (4 pages) Monthly Calendar June 2023 - Jan. 2024 (16 pages) Daily Pages July 1 - Dec. 31, 2023 (190 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.
*Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday start).Daily Quotes One per day (Japanese) Weekly Pages June 26, 2023 - Dec. 31, 2023 (54 pages) Memo Pages 4 pages Bonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / Enjoy Learning at the Hobonichi School / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details - Book (Cousin English Edition / English / January Start)
Size A5 size
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 17 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.7"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 482g Language English Pages 544 Pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2022, 2023, 2024 Yearly Index Jan. 2023 - Dec 2023 (4 pages) Monthly Calendar Dec. 2022 - Mar. 2024 (32 pages) Daily Pages Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2023 (377 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.
*Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday start).Daily Quotes One quote per two-page spread (English) Weekly Pages Dec. 26, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023 (106 pages) Memo Pages 8 pages Bonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / Words to Remember / 365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Gifts / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details - Book (Cousin / Japanese / April Start)
Size A5 size
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 17 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.7"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 482g Language Japanese Pages 544 Pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2022, 2023, 2024 Yearly Index Apr. 2023 - Mar 2024 (4 pages) Monthly Calendar Feb. 2023 - May. 2024 (32 pages) Daily Pages Apr. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024 (378 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.
*Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday start).Daily Quotes One per day (Japanese) Weekly Pages Mar. 27, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024 (106 pages) Memo Pages 3 pages Bonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / Enjoy Learning at the Hobonichi School / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details - Book (Cousin / Japanese / January Start)
Size A5 size
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 17 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.7"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 482g Language Japanese Pages 544 Pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2022, 2023, 2024 Yearly Index Jan. 2023 - Dec 2023 (4 pages) Monthly Calendar Dec. 2022 - Mar. 2024 (32 pages) Daily Pages Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2023 (377 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.
*Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday start).Daily Quotes One per day (Japanese) Weekly Pages Dec. 26, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023 (106 pages) Memo Pages 6 pages Bonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / Enjoy Learning at the Hobonichi School / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details - Book (Cousin Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)
Size A5 size x 2 books
Each Book: H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 10 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.4"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Each Book: Approx. 278g Language Japanese Pages Each Book: 288 pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Paper Type Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners. Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2022, 2023, 2024 Yearly Index Book 1: Jan. - Dec. 2023 (4 pages)
Book 2: July 2023 - June 2024 (4 pages)Monthly Calendar Book 1: Dec. 2022 - July 2023 (16 pages)
Book 2: June 2023 - Jan. 2024 (16 pages)Daily Pages Book 1: Jan. 1 - June 30, 2023 (187 pages)
Book 2: July 1 - Dec. 31, 2023 (190 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.
*Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday start).Daily Quotes One per day (Japanese) Weekly Pages Book 1: Dec. 26, 2022 - July 2, 2023 (54 pages)
Book 2: June 26, 2023 - Dec. 31, 2023 (54 pages)Memo Pages Book 1: 8 pages
Book 2: 4 pagesBonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / Enjoy Learning at the Hobonichi School / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details - Book (Day-Free / Japanese / Monthly)
Size A5 size
H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 8 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.3"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 230g Language Japanese Pages 224 pages (notebook section: 171 pages) Binding Stitch-binding Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2022, 2023, 2024 Yearly Index Jan. 2023 - Dec. 2023 (4 pages) Monthly Calendar Dec. 2022 - Mar. 2024 (32 pages) Weekly Calendar Not included Daily Quotes Included (Japanese) Bonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / Enjoy Learning at the Hobonichi School / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details
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- Actual specifications may vary from listing
Each item is individually assembled and sewn by hand by a factory worker. Best efforts are made to ensure consistent sizes and specifications, but there may be slight differences.
- Color and print may vary slightly
This material is first printed or dyed and then later sewn onto the cover. While colors are designed to be consistent, there may be uneven coloring or slight shade variances between covers. This may also happen across a single cover, such as a pocket compared to the rest of the cover. In addition, on rare occasions, there may be small black or white dots visible on the print. This is an unavoidable aspect of the manufacturing process.
- Cover may contain variations in stitching or loose lining
Due to the structure of the cover that opens flat 180 degrees, exterior stitching areas may appear puckered and lining material may be loose.
- 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.
- Pen holder fits pens up to 13.5 mm wide
The pen holder is designed to perfectly fit the 12.2 mm (0.48”) diameter Jetstream pen offered as a free Hobonichi Store Exclusive. Pens with certain shapes and materials may be difficult to pull through the holder. The holder can fit pens up to 13.5 mm (0.53”) in diameter.
- Avoid storing in hot and humid places
Please avoid storing your product in hot, humid places or placing it atop other objects for long periods of time as this may result in lower quality and color stains.