MOTHERMy FriendsWeeks Hardcover Book
This Weeks book is based on Shigesato Itoi’s 1989 game for the Famicom, MOTHER (EarthBound Beginnings in North America).
My Friends is made from the same fabric used in neckties. The cover is deep red and finely embroidered with characters from the first installment of the MOTHER series, including the main character Ninten and the other characters he befriends on his adventure: Loid, who is shy but smart; Ana, who is kind and has mysterious powers; and Teddy, a ruthless gang leader who was kind as a boy.
Other characters temporarily join your party on the way, and you’ll spot them in the design too. Pippi, who got lost in Mother’s Day and was saved by Ninten, and the brave warrior Flying Man, who came to Ninten’s rescue in Magicant, both make appearances.
The necktie fabric gives the cover its characteristic soft texture and shiny look. The year 2023 is printed in white.
The cover has been constructed as a light, hardcover book with some give to it so it still bends. The corner of the endpaper on the back cover contains the MOTHER logo.
As a free bonus, this Weeks book includes a protractor, based on the item carried around from the start by one of MOTHER 2’s protagonists, Jeff. The numbers are written in a pixelated font, and flying above Jeff in the middle of the protractor is none other than Bubble Monkey!
Keep this tucked in the pages of your Hobonichi Techo and you’ll be able to fairly easily figure out the angles of various things. And yes, it’s an item you can use multiple times.
When you order this Hobonichi Techo Weeks, you’ll receive a clear, adhesive corner pocket you can stick anywhere you like.
When you purchase your Hobonichi Techo through the online Hobonichi Store, you will receive a free 2023-edition (navy x brown pen body) Hobonichi Store exclusive 3-color Jetstream ballpoint pen (available while supplies last).
If you’d like storage space or a way to change up the look of your Weeks book, you can customize your book by pairing it with a Weeks cover.
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The Hobonichi Techo 2023 Weeks books now come in English versions. This cover is available for you to choose your preferred language.
*The English version is only available as the January start version.
© Nintendo / SHIGESATO ITOI / APE inc.
Staff List
- Photographer
- Styled Images: Keisuke Kitamura / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
- Stylist
- Mari Nagasaka
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- MOTHERMy FriendsWeeks Hardcover Book
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Specifications
- Overview
Size H: 188 x W: 94 x T: 10 mm / H: 7.4" x W: 3.7" x T: 0.4"
*Specifications may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 137 g Main material Polyester, paper Other Includes a bonus MOTHER protractor - Weeks Book (English / January Start)
Language English Pages 240 pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.55 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2022, 2023, 2024 Yearly Index Jan. - Dec. 2023 (2 pages) Monthly Calendar Dec. 2022 - Mar. 2024 (32 pages) Daily Quotes One per week (English) Weekly Calendar Nov. 28, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2023 (114 pages)
*All weekly pages include quotes.Graph Paper 75 pages Bonus Pages Shorthand Note-Taking / Using Common Items to Measure Size / Favorites / My 100 / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / 365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Contact List / Personal Notes Listed Information Week of the year / Moon phase (weekly pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details - Weeks Book (Japanese / April Start)
Language Japanese Pages 240 pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.55 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2022, 2023, 2024 Yearly Index Apr. 2023 - Mar. 2024 (2 pages) Monthly Calendar Mar. 2023 - Apr. 2024 (28 pages) Daily Quotes One per week (Japanese) Weekly Pages Feb. 27, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024 (114 pages)
*All weekly pages include quotes.Graph Paper 75 pages Bonus Pages Shorthand Note-Taking / Using Common Items to Measure Size / My 100 / Solar Terms / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / Emergency Preparedness / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Contact List / Personal Notes Listed Information Week of the year / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese calendar) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (weekly pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details - Weeks Book (Japanese / January Start)
Language Japanese Pages 240 pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Graph Paper Size 3.55 mm Start of Week Monday-start week Yearly Calendar 2022, 2023, 2024 Yearly Index Jan. - Dec. 2023 (2 pages) Monthly Calendar Dec. 2022 - Mar. 2024 (32 pages) Daily Quotes One per week (Japanese) Weekly Calendar Nov. 28, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2023 (114 pages)
*All weekly pages include quotes.Graph Paper 71 pages Bonus Pages Shorthand Note-Taking / Using Common Items to Measure Size / My 100 / Solar Terms / My Favorite Things / How to Better Enjoy Conversation / Emergency Preparedness / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Contact List / Personal Notes Listed Information Week of the year / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese calendar) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (weekly pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon) Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details
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.
- Test fountain pens before regular use
The Hobonichi Techo's Tomoe River paper is designed to prevent bleed-through, but some fountain pens and water-based ink pens are not compatible with this paper. When switching to a new pen, we recommend testing the pen somewhere in the book, such as the back memo pages, to see if the ink bleeds through or takes an especially long time to dry.
- Pattern alignment varies by product
The patterned fabric has not been aligned to a specific layout, so the placement of each design will vary by product. The product will not be an exact replica of the one in the product photographs.
- Use caution around sharp objects
The material in this product snags easily on sharp objects, so please handle with care.
- Imprinted year numbers may peel
The numbers of the year are stamped onto the cover in metallic or other colored leaf, so strong rubbing or everyday use may cause the numbers to peel off.
- 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.