Hobonichi 2025 Weeks English Edition [Masamune Kusano x junaida: Through the Purple Night]
The song-art book Himitsu Stranger is based on the lyrics from 13 songs recorded by Masamune Kusano for the music album “Himitsu Studio” by his rock band Spitz. Artist junaida illustrated the lyrical stories for each of the songs. Inside the book is an illustration called Through the Purple Night, which was then chosen for this Weeks book cover.
Through the Purple Night was actually the first illustration junaida did among everything in the song-art book. It shows a forest enveloped in purple, with birds, cats, and other small animals, as well as trees, flowers, and other cute plants, topped off with some planets and other things. This really completes the look as the all-over print recreates this artwork and its unique floating feeling.
The cover material is a rough, textured canvas and the cover is a hardcover with a slight bend to it. The base color is the same white as featured in the original song-art book.
The cover and spine have the year 2025 foil-printed in gold for a simple, refreshing look.
This techo also includes a pencil board with Through the Purple Night. The front side has a scene that stirs the imagination, while the back shows details that really highlight the texture of junaida’s watercolor paintings.
Pair it with the techo to immerse yourself in the world of junaida’s art.
The song-art book Himitsu Stranger that this cover is based on is also for sale in the Hobonichi Store so you can experience the rich blend of lyrics with illustrated narratives.
When you order this Hobonichi Techo Weeks, you’ll receive a clear, adhesive corner pocket you can stick anywhere you like.
The book uses thin and light yet durable Tomoe River paper. This paper that underwent an overhaul with the 2024 edition techo is more resistant to bleed through, lighter despite being the same thickness, and has a smoother surface by adjusting the fibers of the paper.
The Weeks book has space for writing in plans or journal entries, and it also has 69 pages of grid paper memo pages in the back (73 pages in the English edition). The back of the book contains bonus pages, including Sample Symbols and Icons and Oodles of Noodles.
*The Hobonichi Techo 2025 Weeks book is available in English January start, only. 
If you’d like storage space or a way to change up the look of your Weeks book, you can customise your book by pairing it with a Weeks cover which we also have available online.
We also have the Hobonichi Pencil Board fitted for the Weeks size. Not only does it keep pens from slipping and makes writing more manageable, but it also serves as a bookmark for the page that you are writing. It’s a standard item that would excellently match your techo.
Important information, hints and tips
In order to provide you with the most satisfaction for your product, we've compiled a list of warnings, potential issues, and tips to keep in mind for this particular product. Please be sure to read this information carefully before placing your order.
1. Test fountain pens before regular use
The Hobonichi Techo's Tomoe River paper is designed to prevent bleed-through, but some fountain pens and water-based ink pens are not compatible with this paper. When switching to a new pen, we recommend testing the pen somewhere in the book, such as the back memo pages, to see if the ink bleeds through or takes an especially long time to dry.
2. Silk print may smell like ink at first
The white line is screen printed, so there's a chance the cover will still smell of ink when you first receive it. If the smell bothers you, keep it out in a well-ventilated area and the smell will dissipate over time.
3. Hold down book lightly to keep open
Due to the materials used in the cover, the book will need to be slightly held down while writing.
4. Avoid using with Clear Cover
This cover uses thicker materials than usual, so it may not fit. Forcing it into a Clear Cover may damage the product.
5. Imprinted year numbers may peel
The numbers of the year are stamped onto the cover in metallic or other colored leaf, so strong rubbing or everyday use may cause the numbers to peel off.
6. Avoid storing in hot and humid places
Please avoid storing your product in hot, humid places or placing it atop other objects for long periods of time as this may result in lower quality and color stains.
Weeks Planner Specifications
| Size | H: 188 x W: 94 x T: 11 mm / H: 7.4" x W: 3.7" x T: 0.4" *Specifications may vary slightly |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 140 g |
| Main material | Rayon / Paper |
The song-art book Himitsu Stranger is based on the lyrics from 13 songs recorded by Masamune Kusano for the music album “Himitsu Studio” by his rock band Spitz. Artist junaida illustrated the lyrical stories for each of the songs. Inside the book is an illustration called Through the Purple Night, which was then chosen for this Weeks book cover.
Through the Purple Night was actually the first illustration junaida did among everything in the song-art book. It shows a forest enveloped in purple, with birds, cats, and other small animals, as well as trees, flowers, and other cute plants, topped off with some planets and other things. This really completes the look as the all-over print recreates this artwork and its unique floating feeling.
The cover material is a rough, textured canvas and the cover is a hardcover with a slight bend to it. The base color is the same white as featured in the original song-art book.
The cover and spine have the year 2025 foil-printed in gold for a simple, refreshing look.
This techo also includes a pencil board with Through the Purple Night. The front side has a scene that stirs the imagination, while the back shows details that really highlight the texture of junaida’s watercolor paintings.
Pair it with the techo to immerse yourself in the world of junaida’s art.
The song-art book Himitsu Stranger that this cover is based on is also for sale in the Hobonichi Store so you can experience the rich blend of lyrics with illustrated narratives.
When you order this Hobonichi Techo Weeks, you’ll receive a clear, adhesive corner pocket you can stick anywhere you like.
The book uses thin and light yet durable Tomoe River paper. This paper that underwent an overhaul with the 2024 edition techo is more resistant to bleed through, lighter despite being the same thickness, and has a smoother surface by adjusting the fibers of the paper.
The Weeks book has space for writing in plans or journal entries, and it also has 69 pages of grid paper memo pages in the back (73 pages in the English edition). The back of the book contains bonus pages, including Sample Symbols and Icons and Oodles of Noodles.
*The Hobonichi Techo 2025 Weeks book is available in English January start, only.
If you’d like storage space or a way to change up the look of your Weeks book, you can customise your book by pairing it with a Weeks cover which we also have available online.
We also have the Hobonichi Pencil Board fitted for the Weeks size. Not only does it keep pens from slipping and makes writing more manageable, but it also serves as a bookmark for the page that you are writing. It’s a standard item that would excellently match your techo.
Important information, hints and tips
In order to provide you with the most satisfaction for your product, we've compiled a list of warnings, potential issues, and tips to keep in mind for this particular product. Please be sure to read this information carefully before placing your order.
1. Test fountain pens before regular use
The Hobonichi Techo's Tomoe River paper is designed to prevent bleed-through, but some fountain pens and water-based ink pens are not compatible with this paper. When switching to a new pen, we recommend testing the pen somewhere in the book, such as the back memo pages, to see if the ink bleeds through or takes an especially long time to dry.
2. Silk print may smell like ink at first
The white line is screen printed, so there's a chance the cover will still smell of ink when you first receive it. If the smell bothers you, keep it out in a well-ventilated area and the smell will dissipate over time.
3. Hold down book lightly to keep open
Due to the materials used in the cover, the book will need to be slightly held down while writing.
4. Avoid using with Clear Cover
This cover uses thicker materials than usual, so it may not fit. Forcing it into a Clear Cover may damage the product.
5. Imprinted year numbers may peel
The numbers of the year are stamped onto the cover in metallic or other colored leaf, so strong rubbing or everyday use may cause the numbers to peel off.
6. Avoid storing in hot and humid places
Please avoid storing your product in hot, humid places or placing it atop other objects for long periods of time as this may result in lower quality and color stains.
Weeks Planner Specifications
| Size | H: 188 x W: 94 x T: 11 mm / H: 7.4" x W: 3.7" x T: 0.4" *Specifications may vary slightly |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 140 g |
| Main material | Rayon / Paper |
Delivery & Returns
| Orders £30+ | UK Royal Mail delivery within 5 days, Monday to Friday. Free on orders over £30. | FREE |
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£2.99 |
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£4.99 |
| Next Day Delivery | Delivery on the following working day on orders purchased before 12:00pm, 5 days a week. You'll receive a tracking number with updates about the progress of your order. Signature required. |
£6.99 |
| International Delivery |
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From £8.00 |
| Customs & Import Charges | In some cases, customs and import duties may be charged as your parcel reaches its destination country. The Journal Shop has no control over these charges and we can't tell you what the cost would be, as they will vary from country to country. Any charges on a parcel must be paid by the person receiving the parcel. |
