Hobonichi Techo 2026 Original Book & Cover - Yuichi Inoue: Hana (Flower) [JPN/A6/April Start]

Hobonichi Techo 2026 A6 Original Book & Cover Set

Yuichi Inoue Hana (Flower)

A6 Size / Daily / Apr start / Mon start / Japanese

The works of calligrapher Yuichi Inoue—known for breaking free from the confines of traditional calligraphy and creating bold, powerful pieces full of life—have been made into a techo cover.

This cover features Inoue’s signature style of ichijisho, or “single-character works.” Each dynamic character, written with a large brush soaked in ink on paper larger than the artist himself, bursts with energy while also conveying a sense of delicacy. From among the 400 pieces he created using the character for “flower” (hana), two were selected and incorporated into the designs.




On the right side of the opened cover is a bold, expansive character that seems to burst off the page. On the left side is another character, arranged more lightly, with a charm reminiscent of wildflowers.




To let the beauty of the calligraphy shine, the base material is a plain, natural cotton fabric. The characters are printed using silk screen printing, allowing you to appreciate the bold brushstrokes in detail. Even the splatters of ink have been faithfully reproduced.




The outer pocket of the cover features a credit for the artwork. The reading and meaning of the character for “flower” (hana), along with the artist’s name, are printed in a simple, modern typeface to give the design a contemporary feel.




The inside features a two-tone design of natural beige and vibrant yellow. The bookmarks are made of slender ribbon in a soft purple accent color, adding a gentle touch—like delicate flowers in bloom.




One side of the butterfly-stopper is yellow—a cheerful color that lifts your spirits even when the cover is closed.

Keep Yuichi Inoue’s energizing calligraphy close at hand and let its powerful presence inspire you each day.

Includes 1 Original A6 Book:

Hobonichi Techo 2026 Japanese Original Book (April Start)

A6 Size / Daily / Apr start / Mon start / Japanese

The Hobonichi Techo Original Book is an A6-sized techo with one page per day. This April-start version starts in April 2026 and covers through March 2027.

This original form of the Hobonichi Techo has been loved by many users since its introduction in 2002, and the 2026 edition marks the techo’s 25th year. Its daily pages offer plenty of space to fill despite the book’s compact A6 size. The graph paper offers an open layout for you to neatly lay out writings, clippings, and drawings.

After years of testing, the graph paper has been set to 3.7 mm for optimal writing comfort. The graph paper design allows users to write from any starting point on the page, and the lines have been printed in light colors so users can either customize it to their own layout or ignore it completely.

The Hobonichi Techo includes quotes specially chosen from the Hobonichi website. Each daily page has a quote in Japanese.

More information about the Original Book can be found here.