Hobonichi Techo 2026 Original Book & Cover - Makoto Matsubayashi: Silver Flowers [JPN/A6/April Start]

Hobonichi Techo 2026 Spring A6 Original Book & Cover Set

Makoto Matsubayashi Silver Flowers

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

This techo cover features a drawing by printmaker and artist Makoto Matsubayashi, who is based in Kochi Prefecture.

Using crayons with bold, free-flowing strokes, Matsubayashi illustrated a large, blooming flower. The gentle wavering of the hand-drawn lines gives it a soft, inviting charm. The silver base color was chosen to reflect the feel of Matsubayashi’s original artwork, creating a balance of warmth and coolness in this striking cover design.




The cover is made with smooth faux leather and printed with white ink to faithfully capture the spirit of Matsubayashi’s drawing. Even the subtle textures, like the unevenness of the lines, are carefully reproduced to retain the hand-drawn feel of the artwork.




The interior features the same silver color as the cover. On the right-side pocket, you’ll find a single flower printed in white ink.




There’s also an outer back pocket for quickly slipping things in and out, and if you peek inside, you’ll spot another printed flower tucked within.




One of the two bookmark charms also features a flower design by Matsubayashi. The flower charm comes in fluorescent green, a vibrant pop of color that stands out beautifully against the silver cover.

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.