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MOTHERFranklin BadgeA5 Size (fits Cousin)

    This cover design is based on Shigesato Itoi's 1994 Super Nintendo game, MOTHER 2 (EarthBound in North America). It’s made from a natural-colored canvas material adorned with an embroidered Franklin Badge patch that gives it a satisfying three-dimensional feel. If you tip the cover and view the patch at different angles, you’ll see the way its threads sparkle.



    The Franklin Badge holds a mysterious power in the MOTHER series; it’s a key item that shows up in all three games.







    Inside the cover, you’ll see characters related to the Franklin Badge printed on the ticket pocket.



    In MOTHER (EarthBound Beginnings), Pippi gives you the Franklin Badge as a promise to meet again after you rescue her when she gets lost.



    In MOTHER 2 (EarthBound), Paula gives you the Franklin Badge to protect you from Carpainter’s lightning attack.



    In MOTHER 3, Mr. Saturn takes your Courage Badge and polishes it up into the Franklin Badge.



    This design will bring back memories of the role the badge played in each of the games.







    The two bookmarks have bright blue ribbons and red charms that look nice against the cover’s natural color.







    Just wearing the Franklin Badge on your person protects you from powerful attacks. With its special look and feel that will draw you in, this cover is also an item you’ll want to treat as a good-luck charm.



    As a free bonus, this cover 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.







    © Nintendo / SHIGESATO ITOI / APE inc.

    *In the Hobonichi Techo 2024 lineup, the Cousin book is available as the Japanese edition and the English edition.

    (The English edition is only available as the January start version.)



    Staff List

    Photographer
    Styled Images: Nobuki Kawaharazaki / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
    Stylist
    Ayano Nakai
    Makeup & Hair
    Takae Kamikawa (mod's hair)
    Model
    Lincoln S, Sho C (Acqua Models)
    MOTHERFranklin BadgeA5 Size (fits Cousin)
    1. ¥8,745 - ¥11,110(incl. tax)
    2. ¥6,380(incl. tax)

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    Recommended Techo Books and Covers

    Recommended Stationery and Accessories

    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: 18 mm (0.7”)
    • 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
    SizeA5 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 slightly
    WeightApprox. 215 g
    Main materialExterior: Cotton (Patch: Polyester) / Interior: Cotton
    OtherIncludes a bonus MOTHER protractor
    Book (Cousin Avec / Japanese / July Start / Single 6-Month Book)
    SizeA5 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 slightly
    WeightApprox. 260 g
    LanguageJapanese
    Pages288 pages
    Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River S paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar2023, 2024, 2025
    Yearly IndexJuly 2024 - June 2025 (4 pages)
    Monthly CalendarJune 2024 - Jan. 2025 (16 pages)
    Daily PagesJuly 1 - Dec. 31, 2024 (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 QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
    Weekly PagesJuly 1, 2024 - Jan. 5, 2025 (54 pages)
    Memo Pages5 pages
    Bonus PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / An Interview with Myself / Seasonal Sweets to Make at Home / Caring for Your Eyes / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes
    Listed InformationDay 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)
    OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
    Book (Cousin English Edition / English / January Start)
    SizeA5 size
    H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 18 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.7"
    *Actual book size may vary slightly"
    Weight Approx. 445 g
    LanguageEnglish
    Pages 544 Pages
    Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River S paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar 2023, 2024, 2025
    Yearly IndexJan. 2024 - Dec 2024 (4 pages)
    Monthly Calendar Dec. 2023 - Mar. 2025 (32 pages)
    Daily PagesJan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024 (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.
    *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 Jan 1, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025 (106 pages)
    Memo Pages5 pages
    Bonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / An Interview with Myself / Seasonal Sweets to Make at Home / Caring for Your Eyes / Words to Remember / 365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Getting the Most Out of Your Hobonichi Techo / Gifts / Addresses / 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)
    OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
    Book (Cousin / Japanese / April Start)
    SizeA5 size
    H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 18 mm / H: 8.3"" x W: 5.8"" x T: 0.7""
    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 445 g
    LanguageJapanese
    Pages544 pages
    Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River S paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar2023, 2024, 2025
    Yearly IndexApr. 2024 - Mar. 2025 (4 pages)
    Monthly CalendarFeb. 2024 - May 2025 (32 pages)
    Daily PagesApr. 1, 2024 - Mar. 31, 2025 (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 QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
    Weekly Pages Apr. 1, 2024 - Apr. 6, 2025 (106 pages)
    Memo Pages6 pages
    Bonus PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / An Interview with Myself / Seasonal Sweets to Make at Home / Caring for Your Eyes / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes
    Listed InformationDay 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)
    OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
    Book (Cousin / Japanese / January Start)
    Size A5 size
    H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 18 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.7"
    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    Weight Approx. 445 g
    Language Japanese
    Pages 544 Pages
    Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River S paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar 2023, 2024, 2025
    Yearly Index Jan. 2024 - Dec 2024 (4 pages)
    Monthly Calendar Dec. 2023 - Mar. 2025 (32 pages)
    Daily PagesJan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024 (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.
    *Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday-start).
    Daily Quotes One per day (Japanese)
    Weekly Pages Jan 1, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025 (106 pages)
    Memo Pages5 pages
    Bonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / An Interview with Myself / Seasonal Sweets to Make at Home / Caring for Your Eyes / Solar Terms / 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)
    OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
    Book (Cousin Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)
    SizeA5 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 slightly
    WeightEach Book: Approx. 260 g
    Language Japanese
    PagesEach Book: 288 pages
    Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River S paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar 2023, 2024, 2025
    Yearly IndexBook 1: Jan. - Dec. 2024 (4 pages)
    Book 2: July 2024 - June 2025 (4 pages)
    Monthly CalendarBook 1: Dec. 2023 - July 2024 (16 pages)
    Book 2: June 2024 - Jan. 2025 (16 pages)
    Daily PagesBook 1: Jan. 1 - June 30, 2024 (188 pages)
    Book 2: July 1 - Dec. 31, 2024 (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 PagesBook 1: Jan. 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024 (52 pages)
    Book 2: July 1, 2024 - Jan. 5, 2025 (54 pages)
    Memo PagesBook 1: 9 pages
    Book 2: 5 pages
    Bonus PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / An Interview with Myself / Seasonal Sweets to Make at Home / Caring for Your Eyes / Solar Terms / 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)
    OtherSee 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 slightly
    Weight Approx. 220 g
    Language Japanese
    Pages 224 pages
    Paper Type / BindingThin, light Tomoe River S paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar 2023, 2024, 2025
    Yearly Index Jan. - Dec. 2024 (4 pages)
    Monthly Calendar Dec. 2023 - Mar. 2025 (32 pages)
    Weekly Calendar Not included
    Daily Quotes Included (Japanese)
    Graph Paper171 pages
    Bonus Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / An Interview with Myself / Seasonal Sweets to Make at Home / Caring for Your Eyes / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Addresses (for 8 people) / Personal Notes
    Listed InformationDay 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)
    OtherSee 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.

    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.