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Hobonichi HON 2026 Hiroko Kubota: Waiting on the Chord [ENG/A6/Jan Start] HON

$5900
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Hiroko Kubota

Waiting on the Chord

HON / A6 Size / Daily / ENG / Jan start / Mon start

In a quiet, open landscape with a beautiful view, the world of Hiroko Kubota shines with originality, beauty, and unique ideas.

In Waiting on the Chord, Kubota picks up the imagery of a previous work and further expands the world, expertly weaving a new story in this drawing.

A cat sits patiently on the Mi piano key, as if waiting for someone. Meanwhile, on the back of the cover, another cat rests on the same key, quietly engrossed in a book. If only they could move just a little closer.
Only a little bit closer...and they could be forming a chord.
Perhaps these two are waiting for each other.

Right in front of the two cats, a wide lawn spreads out, drifting the fresh scent of grass directly to you.
A design that hints at a future where, even in this tranquil world, music will find its way to your ears.


A white cat that is cradling a red flower bud as if it were something precious. It seems like it’s listening closely for something. Like it might be waiting for something...That’s the tale its expression seems to be telling.

A white cat that is cradling a red flower bud as if it were something precious.
It seems like it’s listening closely for something. Like it might be waiting for something...That’s the tale its expression seems to be telling.

On the back of the cover, a black cat is quietly reading a book. This cat also has something about its expression that makes you want to understand its deepest feelings, the thoughts quietly tucked into the corners of its heart as it sits there on the keyboard all by itself.

On the back of the cover, a black cat is quietly reading a book. There's something about this cat's expression that draws you in, making you wonder about its deepest feelings and the quiet thoughts nestled in the corners of its heart as it sits alone on the keyboard.

On the piano key for the note Mi, a single cat seems to be waiting for someone. And again, on the back of the cover, another cat is on the Mi key, quietly reading a book. If only they get a little bit closer.

Also on the back cover are a large violin and a small blue bird. Perhaps, this little bird is also patiently waiting for the perfect time to sing its song, or maybe even to pluck the strings of the violin for a performance.




The front cover and spine include the year 2026. The silver foiling gives off a refined shine when it catches the light.



The HON features thread-stitch binding, much like the Hobonichi Techo books, allowing it to open fully flat at 180 degrees on the table. It stays open without needing to be held down.



The book uses thin and light yet durable Tomoe River paper. It's characterized by its ability to hold ink well and provide a smooth writing experience.

Hobonichi 2026 Japanese Original Book [A6/Jan Start/Mon Start]

The back of the book has bonus pages, including Memories 2026, 12 Switches to Help You Focus, and For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep.



As a special exclusive for the HON, this Techo includes a clear pencil board. The board features 5mm grid lines and 1mm increment measurements along one edge, making it useful as a ruler. It also comes with a pen holder, allowing users to conveniently store pens by their clips.

A6 HON Cover can be purchased separately here:
Hobonichi Clear Cover for HON A6 Size – Little Craft Place