The Hobonichi Techo HON is more than just a planner; it's a work of art. This edition features a botanical illustration by renowned botanist Dr. Tomitaro Makino.
Dr. Makino's meticulous illustration of cherry blossoms, known as "Yamazakura" or "mountain cherry," graces the cover. This artwork was originally featured in his "Flora Japonica" book in 1900.
Key Features:
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Botanical Beauty: This edition features a botanical illustration by renowned botanist Dr. Tomitaro Makino, capturing the elegance of nature with precise lines and intricate detailing.
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Historical Significance: Dr. Makino's illustrations, crafted over 120 years ago during the Meiji Era, reflect the scientific rigor of the time, showcasing the entire shape of the Yamazakura cherry tree in dazzling detail.
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Artistic Details: The cover bears the scientific name "PRUNUS PSEUDO - CERASUS, Lindl., α. SPONTANEA, Maxim." in the Meiji Era writing style, and the book spine is matte silver foil-pressed with the year "2024" and the HON logo.
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Quality Binding: Thread-stitch binding allows the planner to open 180 degrees and lay flat without assistance.
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Enhanced Paper: Thin and light yet durable Tomoe River S paper has been improved for the 2024 edition, offering resistance to bleed-through and a crisper writing surface.
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Informative Pages: The planner includes valuable pages such as "An Interview with Myself," "Seasonal Sweets to Make at Home," and "Caring for Your Eyes."
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Exclusive Inclusion: This HON edition comes with an A6-sized clear pencil board featuring 5mm grid lines and 1mm incremental measurements, perfect for use as a ruler. Additionally, it includes a pen holder for convenient pen storage.
Specifications:
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Size:
- Height: 156 mm
- Width: 110 mm
- Thickness: 16 mm
- Equivalent to approximately 6.1" x 4.3" x 0.6"
- Specifications may vary slightly
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Weight: Approx. 210 g
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Main Material: Rayon / Paper
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Language: English
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Pages: 464 pages
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Paper Type / Binding: Thin, light Tomoe River S paper resistant to bleeding, stitch-binding
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Graph Paper Size: 3.7 mm
- Monthly pages are 3.45 mm
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Start of Week: Monday-start week
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Yearly Calendar: 2023, 2024, 2025
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Yearly Index: Dec. 2023 - Mar. 2025 (8 pages)
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Monthly Calendar: Dec. 2023 - Mar. 2025 (32 pages)
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Daily Pages: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2024 (378 pages)
- A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
- A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
- All daily pages include daily quotes.
- Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday start).
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Daily Quotes: One per day (English)
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Weekly Pages: Not included
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Memo Pages: 14 pages
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Bonus Pages: Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / An Interview with Myself / Seasonal Sweets to Make at Home / Caring for Your Eyes / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 people) / Personal Notes
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Listed Information: Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Old lunar calendar / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
Experience the timeless elegance and botanical beauty of the Hobonichi Techo 2024 A6 HON Tomitaro Makino: Yamazakura edition, where art meets functionality.
