Hobonichi Techo 2027 Weeks - Hiroko Kubota: Meteor Shower in the Light Blue Forest

The Hobonichi Techo Weeks “Hiroko Kubota: Light Blue Forest” features an original, fantastical landscape by illustrator Hiroko Kubota. A pale blue forest surrounds a quiet lake that reflects a star-filled sky, while two white cats sit in a small boat and peer through a telescope as if waiting for something to appear. A great fish swimming through the water is accented with shimmering aurora foil, creating a shifting effect that resembles light flickering beneath the surface.

The artwork is accompanied by a poem from Hiroko Kubota:

"A pale blue night like the midnight sun,
on the lake in the light blue forest -
scatter stars and they will come:
a gathering to watch the golden fish.
Sometimes the stars collide,
and the music they make is so soothing
that drowsiness sets in,
and before long, the usual morning arrives."

With its serene colors and otherworldly design, this Weeks brings a sense of wonder to everyday planning. The cover is constructed as a light hardcover with some give to it, making it comfortable to carry and use. It includes monthly calendars, weekly pages, and 75 grid-lined memo pages for taking notes, making lists, journaling, or recording important details.

The back of the book includes useful bonus pages such as My 100, Favorites, the 365 Days Check-Off Sheet, Phrases to Break That Writer’s Block, and the Hobonichi’s Neighborhood: Kanda/Jinbo-cho Map, along with other reference pages.

The pages are made with thin, lightweight, and durable Tomoe River paper that provides a smooth writing experience and holds ink well. The book also includes a clear adhesive corner pocket for storing small papers and keepsakes.

Specifications:

Comes with:

• Yearly Calendar: 2026-2028
• Yearly Index: Jan. - Dec. 2027 (2 pages)
• Monthly Calendar: Dec. 2026 - Mar. 2028 (32 pages)
  
• Daily Quotes: One quote per week.
• Weekly Pages: Nov. 30, 2026 - Jan 2, 2028 (114 pages) 
  • Start of Week: Monday-start week
• Memo Pages: 75 pages
• Bonus Pages: Useful Abreviations, Using Things around You to Measure Size, Favorites, My 100, Phrases to Break That Writer's Block, Hobonich's Neighborhood: Kanda, Jinbo-cho Map, 365 Days Check-Off Sheet, Addresses, Personal Notes

Dimensions: L7.4 x W3.7 x T0.4 inches / H188 x W94 x T11 mm

Language: English

Page Amount: 240 pages

Paper Type: Tomoe-River Paper 

Binding Type: Stitch-binding

Graph Paper Size: 3.55 mm 

• Monthly calendar pages are 3.4 mm. 

Notes:

• Tomoe River paper works well with many writing instruments, but some inks may take longer to dry or show through depending on the pen, ink, and conditions. Testing your pens first or using a pencil board or blotting paper is recommended.
• Due to the binding process, slight press marks, whitening, or glossiness may appear on the cover corners. These are unavoidable and are not considered defects.