Hobonichi 2025 A5 Planner Cover [Keiko Shibata: Emotional Reunion with Kariya-san]
Hobonichi has turned this unique piece of art by Keiko Shibata into a Hobonichi Techo cover. “Emotional Reunion with Kariya-san” was originally drawn for Shibata’s personal art gallery held in 2017.
Kariya-san the elephant has reunited with a young girl and is holding her tightly. This single image expresses a very heartfelt story.
The design is printed onto a textured polyester material to ensure the cover retains the warm, artistic touch of the original oil pastel piece. Kariya-san’s pink color really pops against the white-washed walls. You can see the happy expressions on the two of them as they embrace.
The dark brown piping around the edges of the cover serves as a decorative frame for Shibata’s art. If you keep this cover on your desk, it’ll catch your eye and bring you some cheer.
The interior of the cover is a gentle light beige. The two bookmarks are made with faux leather with the feel of suede, and the charms at the ends are colorful beads made of wood.
The left hand pocket is printed with Keiko Shibata’s signature.
You can also purchase a Hobonichi Pencil Board for the A5 size techo. It’s printed with Keiko Shibata’s art piece “Swaying tulips.”
There are many more items in our collaboration with Keiko Shibata in the Hobonichi Techo 2025 lineup! This includes the techo covers “Bus management by Mr. and Mrs. Inoue” in A6 size and “Emotional Reunion with Kariya-san” in A5 size. There’s also a Weeks book called “Thanks for your hard work, Aoki-san.” The design “Dog Ears Fluttering in the Wind” is available on a Cover on Cover, which fits over a Hobonichi Techo A6 or A5 cover, and the Clear Cover, which fits over a Weeks book. The Hobonichi Paper(s) notebook has a cover with the design “Ueda-san’s summer of hugs.” Also available with prints by Keiko Shibata are the Hobonichi Pencil Board and a graph paper notebook, which continue from last year’s lineup. These all help expand the unique and charming world of Keiko Shibata!
About Keiko Shibata
Born in Kochi prefecture. Picture book works include the Meganeko series (Tegamisha), the SHIROKUMA series (PHP Institute), and the PANDOROBOU “Bread Thief” series (KADOKAWA).
Compatible Techo Books
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Cousin (A5)1 page per day
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Cousin Avec (A5)1 page per day 6-month book
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Day-FreeMonthly notebook
Specifications
- Cover
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Size H: 228 x W: 337 x T: 3 mm / H: 9" x W: 13.3" x T: 0.1"
*Excluding pen holders
*Specifications may vary slightly
Weight Approx. 170 g Main material Exterior: Polyester / Interior: Polyester 
Hobonichi has turned this unique piece of art by Keiko Shibata into a Hobonichi Techo cover. “Emotional Reunion with Kariya-san” was originally drawn for Shibata’s personal art gallery held in 2017.
Kariya-san the elephant has reunited with a young girl and is holding her tightly. This single image expresses a very heartfelt story.
The design is printed onto a textured polyester material to ensure the cover retains the warm, artistic touch of the original oil pastel piece. Kariya-san’s pink color really pops against the white-washed walls. You can see the happy expressions on the two of them as they embrace.
The dark brown piping around the edges of the cover serves as a decorative frame for Shibata’s art. If you keep this cover on your desk, it’ll catch your eye and bring you some cheer.
The interior of the cover is a gentle light beige. The two bookmarks are made with faux leather with the feel of suede, and the charms at the ends are colorful beads made of wood.
The left hand pocket is printed with Keiko Shibata’s signature.
You can also purchase a Hobonichi Pencil Board for the A5 size techo. It’s printed with Keiko Shibata’s art piece “Swaying tulips.”
There are many more items in our collaboration with Keiko Shibata in the Hobonichi Techo 2025 lineup! This includes the techo covers “Bus management by Mr. and Mrs. Inoue” in A6 size and “Emotional Reunion with Kariya-san” in A5 size. There’s also a Weeks book called “Thanks for your hard work, Aoki-san.” The design “Dog Ears Fluttering in the Wind” is available on a Cover on Cover, which fits over a Hobonichi Techo A6 or A5 cover, and the Clear Cover, which fits over a Weeks book. The Hobonichi Paper(s) notebook has a cover with the design “Ueda-san’s summer of hugs.” Also available with prints by Keiko Shibata are the Hobonichi Pencil Board and a graph paper notebook, which continue from last year’s lineup. These all help expand the unique and charming world of Keiko Shibata!
About Keiko Shibata
Born in Kochi prefecture. Picture book works include the Meganeko series (Tegamisha), the SHIROKUMA series (PHP Institute), and the PANDOROBOU “Bread Thief” series (KADOKAWA).
Compatible Techo Books
-
Cousin (A5)1 page per day
-
Cousin Avec (A5)1 page per day 6-month book
-
Day-FreeMonthly notebook
Specifications
- Cover
-
Size H: 228 x W: 337 x T: 3 mm / H: 9" x W: 13.3" x T: 0.1"
*Excluding pen holders
*Specifications may vary slightly
Weight Approx. 170 g Main material Exterior: Polyester / Interior: Polyester
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