Hobonichi 2026 Japanese Day-Free Book [A5/Jan Start/Mon Start]

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The Day-Free A5 Size is a monthly techo that is split into two main parts: monthly calendars and a graph-paper notebook. The book fits nicely into covers designed for the standard Hobonichi Techo Cousin book.




Because the book is half the size of the full-year Cousin, it’s also light and portable.




The monthly calendar is the same calendar you’ll find in the standard Cousin book, designed with graph paper to make it easy to use. The 2026 edition will contain entries for December 2025 through March 2027.




The blank graph paper notebook contains a total of 171 pages and is comprised of 3.7 mm squares. Each page is numbered.

You can fill in as much as you want at a time without feeling constricted to dates. Keep a journal, draw a picture or graph, paste in ticket stubs, scribble on the pages, and fill the pages with capricious whims or meticulous plans — it’s all up to you.

The Day-Free blank notebook section includes the Hobonichi Techo’s characteristic daily quotes in Japanese.




The book has the same thread-stitch binding as a dictionary, allowing it to lay flat open for comfortable writing. It stays flat even if you don’t hold it 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.




Other than the monthly calendars and the notebook section, the book contains several sections that are great for schedule management, such as a yearly calendar and a yearly index page. The back of the book has bonus pages, including Memories 2026, 12 Switches to Help You Focus, and For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep.

(See the Exploring Each Type page for more details.)




We have covers that are designed to give the Day-Free A5 size a snug fit: BS Lite (Black) and BS Lite (Blue).

Specifications

Size	H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 10 mm / H: 8.3" x W: 5.8" x T: 0.4"
Weight	Approx. 260 g
Main material	Paper
Compatible Techo Covers	Cousin (A5) Techo Cover Day-Free (A5) Techo Cover