Thursday October 29th, 2009 | Posted in Art & Design | 2 Comments

The Hobonichi Techo is a phenomenon in Japan. It’s a personal organiser built in the Japanese tradition of excellence in workmanship. The company’s forward-thinking marketing has it branded as as much a fashion accessory as a piece of boring stationery. With a community of owners, and idea books full the various ways they use them, it’s become a real modern design icon here. Many people seem to use them and about this time of year are usually in stationery stores such as Loft agonising over which one to choose from the multitude of different collaborations, material finishes and colourways. I’ve been browsing them also, and they look really nice. I’m getting one for 2010, but which one? Check the video above for possible options.

Sorry if this video is a little heavy, its native resolution on YouTube is pretty large.
 

2 Responses to “Hobonichi Techo”

  1. sade Says:
    November 26th, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    Hey, where can I buy these in Tokyo?

  2. Stephen Says:
    December 1st, 2009 at 12:29 pm

    Hi. You can get them at Loft in Ikebukuro for definite, because I saw them in there last time, which means Loft in Shinjuku or Shibuya would also be OK. However, I think they have a more extensive selection online, but then you have to do a Furikomi or use a credit card… Thanks.


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