2027 Hobonichi Planner / HON A6 / Yumi Kitagishi
This is the Hobonichi Techo’s fourth collaboration with Yumi Kitagishi, an illustrator who has also been making a name for herself as a picture book author in recent years. This item marks the first time her work has been featured on a HON.
The HON is a hardcover techo with an integrated cover, centered on a one-page-per-day layout. Two works from Kitagishi’s Dollhouse series were chosen for the cover of the White Cat and Rabbit’s Tea Room.
A white cat waits at the front door, waving cheerfully in greeting, while the rabbits brew tea to serve alongside a slice of shortcake as a snack. They’re so adorable you can’t help but smile. The back cover features animals who live in a house made of books, all deeply engrossed in their reading — a fitting image for the HON. Delicate little flowers are scattered throughout, and on the spine, the year 2027 and a small white cat motif add a charming, well-placed accent.
Like the Hobonichi Techo, the HON features thread-stitched binding, so it opens flat at 180 degrees and stays that way — no need to hold the pages down.
The pages are made of thin and light yet durable Tomoe River paper that holds ink well, providing a smooth writing experience.
The back of the techo contains bonus pages. The English edition features standard favorites like My 100, Favorites, and the 365 Days Check-Off Sheet, alongside new additions like Phrases to Break That Writer’s Block, Hard-to-Translate Japanese Words, and the Hobonichi’s Neighborhood: Kanda/Jinbo-cho Map.
| Size | H: 156 x W: 110 x T: 16 mm / H: 6.1" x W: 4.3" x T: 0.6" |
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| Weight | Approx. 202 g |
| Main material |
Glossy paper (PP coated) / Paper |
| Language | English |
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| Pages | 464 pages |
| Paper Type / Binding | Thin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding |
| Graph Paper Size | 3.7 mm *Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm |
| Start of Week | Monday-start week |
| Yearly Calendar | 2026, 2027, 2028 |
| Yearly Index | Dec. 2026 - Mar. 2028 (8 pages) |
| Monthly Calendar | Dec. 2026 - Mar. 2028 (32 pages) |
| Daily Pages | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2027 (377 pages) *A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead. *Every two-page spread includes one daily quote. *Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday-start). *Additionally, a blank two-page spread is featured at the beginning to provide a free area when starting out the book. |
| Daily Quotes | One quote per two-page spread (English) |
| Weekly Pages | Not included |
| Memo Pages | 17 pages |
| Bonus Pages | Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Phrases to Break That Writer’s Block / Hard-to-Translate Japanese Words / Hobonichi’s Neighborhood: Kanda/Jinbo-cho Map / Words to Remember /365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Looking Back at the Year 2027 / 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) / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon) |
HOBONICHI TECHO
The original Hobonichi Techo was born in 2001 from Japan, and it’s been refined and updated every year to reflect the demands of users. Now, over 20 years, the techo has been used by fans all over the world.