The Hobonichi Techo Weeks and Weeks Mega: A Guide.
Known for its minimal yet functional design, the Hobonichi Techo is a well-loved planner
that comes in both daily and weekly formats.
In this video, we're introducing the weekly planners.
The Weeks and the Weeks Mega.
Check out our other video for more information on the daily planner.
The Weeks and Weeks Mega are currently only available in Japanese.
We'll show you available cover designs and explain the features and functions of these
two weekly books.
Size comparison.
The original Techo planner is A6 size, which is approximately four by six inches.
In comparison, the Weeks and Weeks Mega are taller and narrower.
Here, you can also see how thick each book is.
Now, let's take a closer look at the books' features, starting with the standard Techo Weeks.
Cover and appearance.
The Weeks has a textured cover embossed with the year on its front and spine.
It comes with the sticker pocket that you can stick on the inside cover, perfect for
holding receipts, tickets, and other small paper.
A map of Japan's railway system is also included.
Cover colors and designs vary from year to year.
Here are the cover colors and designs that are available for 2019.
Interior pages.
The Weeks has approximately 240 pages of cream Tomoe River paper.
Made to be fountain pen friendly, Tomoe River paper is extremely soft and smooth.
Weekly pages.
The left side of the planner has the weekly schedule.
The month and year are printed at the top along with the corresponding Japanese traditional
name of month.
The week number is also included in the top right corner.
The weekly schedule begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, which is printed in red.
The moon phase is also listed under the date, along with Rokuyo, a traditional Japanese
calendar that predicts good or bad fortune for that day.
Two subtle dots on the horizontal lines divide each day into morning, afternoon, and evening,
or however you see fit.
Lastly, there's a quote in Japanese for each week at the bottom of the page.
Memo pages.
The right side of the planner is free space for you to brainstorm, doodle, or take other notes.
Its printed in a subtle, 3.55mm dashed grid,
which is smaller than the original Techo's 4mm grid.
There's even a secret line that you can use to help create sections.
The mini monthly calendar in the corner is perfect for referencing dates quickly.
Calendar and index pages.
There are three calendar layouts in the front of the planner.
First, yearly calendar spreads for three consecutive years.
For the 2019 book, this includes 2018, 2019, and 2020.
Second, a yearly index designed for long-term planning and tracking.
And third, monthly calendars for the current year and next year.
Other pages.
The latter half of the book contains about 70 extra memo pages with the same 3.55 grid
as in the weekly spread.
At the back of the planner are interesting informational and reference pages in Japanese.
Weeks Mega.
If you find that you need more space for your thoughts, the Weeks Mega edition contains
three times the number of memo pages as the standard weeks.
Even with the huge increase in pages, the Weeks Mega only weighs about 2 more ounces
than the standard version.
All other features and pages are the same as the standard Weeks.
The Weeks Mega offers different colors and designs than the standard,
that also vary year to year.
Here's what available for 2019.
Clear cover.
The clear cover is an optional covering that goes over the Weeks for extra protection.
It fits on both the standard Weeks and the Weeks Mega.
The blank clear cover is always available,
while the clear covers with designs change every year.
These are the designs for 2019.
We hope you found this guide helpful.
Be sure to watch our other Hobonichi videos,
and see the entire Hobonichi Techo lineup at JetPens.com.
Thanks for watching!