Hobonichi Grid Notebook 2026 – Hiroko Kubota “Tonight, Sparkler Stars” A6 / A5

Product Overview:
Created in response to requests for a notebook that feels just like the Hobonichi Techo, the Hobonichi Grid Notebook 2026 combines premium writing comfort with an expressive artistic cover. This edition features the beloved artwork “Tonight, Sparkler Stars” by illustrator Hiroko Kubota, a design that gained popularity in the 2024 Hobonichi Weeks.

Design & Artwork:

• A quiet nighttime seaside scene filled with warmth and gentle emotion.

• Sparkler fireworks held by a cat are highlighted with aurora foil, shimmering in different colors depending on the angle.

• A fox appears on the back cover, with subtle expressions revealed through fine details.

• City lights and star-linked lines add depth, blending loneliness and comfort into one poetic scene.

Paper & Writing Experience:

• Uses thin yet durable Tomoe River paper, ideal for smooth writing.

• Opens completely flat at 180°, making writing effortless.

• Features Hobonichi’s signature 3.7mm grid, identical to the Original and Cousin planners.

• Grid color changes by section for easy organization:

  • A6: every 60 pages

  • A5: every 72 pages
    (Red → Blue → Green → Purple)

Page Count:

• A6: 240 pages

• A5: 288 pages

Compatibility & Use:

• Matches Hobonichi Techo Original (A6) and Cousin (A5) sizes.

• Can be used with Hobonichi covers, allowing space for pens and sticky notes.

• Ideal as a sub-notebook or a compact notebook for extensive writing.

Material:

• Paper

Size & Weight

📏 A6 Size

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📏 A5 Size

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