2026 Hobonichi Techo Japanese Weeks - April Start - Junji Ito: Tomie - Haunting Beauty

2026 Hobonichi Techo Japanese Weeks - April Start - Junji Ito: Tomie - Haunting BeautyHobonichi started as a lifestyle website Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun, [Almost Daily Itoi Newspaper] in 1998 featuring almost daily essays by founder and editor in chief, Shigesato Itoi, who is well known for other ventures including game design and songwriting. In 2001, the Hobonichi Techo [planner] was launched after positive response from readers when asked if they would purchase a techo by the brand if developed. Since then, the Hobonichi lineup has

Hobonichi started as a lifestyle website “Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun,” [Almost Daily Itoi Newspaper] in 1998 featuring “almost-daily” essays by founder and editor-in-chief, Shigesato Itoi, who is well known for other ventures including game design and songwriting. In 2001, the Hobonichi Techo [planner] was launched after positive response from readers when asked if they would purchase a techo by the brand if developed. Since then, the Hobonichi lineup has grown from 1 to 7 types, with some being available in Japanese, English, and Chinese, and has sold over 10 million copies over the world.

Wallet-sized Techo Weeks in Japanese/April Start Features:

This Weeks features artwork from Tomie, the debut work and one of the most iconic creations of horror manga artist Junji Ito. Using original illustrations that bring Junji Ito’s one-of-a-kind world to life, the artwork bridges nearly 40 years since his debut in 1987.

The Tomie - Haunting Beauty Weeks features an illustration of an illusory version of Tomie, born from a young girl’s intense admiration. Printed on a matte black cover, the image of Tomie is rendered using glossy silk screen printing to give it a subtle shine. The contrast between the two textures of black brings the artwork to life, capturing Tomie’s haunting beauty and allure.

• 3.7" x 7.3" x 0.4"
• Two-pages-per-week from February 23, 2026 through March 4, 2027
• Monthly calendars cover March 2026 through April 2027
• Monday Start
• 62 memo pages at the end for notes
• Tomoe River Paper - thin, lightweight and fountain pen friendly
• Grid ruling with 3.55mm line spacing
• 240 cream colored pages
• Two ribbon markers 
• Includes an adhesive pocket sticker that you can add to hold receipts/other slips of paper
• Does not lay completely flat by itself, hold it down lightly with your hand as you write
• Glossy paper light hardcover