2025 Keiko Shibata: Hobonichi Pencil Board

Hobonichi started as a lifestyle website “Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun,” [Almost Daily Itoi Newspaper] in 1998 featuring “almost-daily” essays by founder and editor-in-chief, Shigesato Itoi, who is well known for other ventures including game design and songwriting. In 2001, the Hobonichi Techo [planner] was launched after positive response from readers when asked if they would purchase a techo by the brand if developed. Since then, the Hobonichi lineup has grown from 1 to 7 types, with some being available in Japanese, English, and Chinese, and has sold over 10 million copies over the world.

DETAILS

• Pencil boards are laid underneath the page you are writing on, giving you a smooth and firm surface.

• This pencil board is available for the Hobonichi Techo Planners in sizes Original A6, Cousin A5 and Weeks

• Made of Synthetic paper (Yupo)

• This pencil board matches the size of its corresponding techo. There's a "Today" tab on the corner so you can use it as a bookmark. This collaboration with Keiko Shibata features artwork of hers based on the theme "wind." The wind is so strong that the Alpaca's long neck is swaying. It's facial expression when doing so is quite charming.