Hobonichi Original Book and Cover, A6, Tomie: Knowing Smile (JP/April Start)
This cover features artwork from horror manga artist Junji Ito. Using original illustrations that bring Junji Ito’s one-of-a-kind world to life, since his debut in 1987.
The Tomie Knowing Smile cover for the Original-size techo features luxurious iridescent faux leather, printed with an image of Tomie giving a cold, condescending smile. The cover features a two-tone design that shifts from deep pink on the front to mint green on the back. The illustration, taken from the Tomie: Adopted Daughter chapter, appears to change color depending on the angle. The inside of the cover is black.
About Junji Ito and Tomie
Junji Ito was born in Gifu Prefecture in July 1963. He won an honorable mention in 1986 for his submission of Tomie to the first Umezu Award in Monthly Halloween (Asahi Sonorama). The horror series became his debut work, and remains his most famous. Tomie, the main character, is a beautiful young woman with long, beautiful black hair and a beauty mark under her left eye. She’s an arrogant, malevolent character who proclaims that she is the most beautiful person in the world. Tomie is like a siren, as her charm lures in men and she then makes a mess of their lives. Eventually the lovestruck men go mad and resort to murder, but Tomie always regenerates and comes back to life to repeat the cycle.
Cover:
| Size | H: 165 x W: 244 x T: 3 mm / H: 6.5" x W: 9.6" x T: 0.1" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 100 g |
| Main material | Exterior: PU / Interior: Polyester |
| Size | A6 size H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6" *Actual book size may vary slightly |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 195 g |
| Language | Japanese |
| Pages | 464 pages |
| Paper Type / Binding | Thin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding |
| Graph Paper Size | 3.7 mm *Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm |
| Start of Week | Monday-start week or Sunday-start week |
| Yearly Calendar | 2025, 2026, 2027 |
| Yearly Index | Feb. 2026 - May 2027 (8 pages) |
| Monthly Calendar | Feb. 2026 - May 2027 (32 pages) |
| Daily Pages | Apr. 1, 2026 - Mar. 31, 2027 (377 pages) *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- / Sunday-start). *Additionally, 3 blank pages are featured at the beginning to provide a free area when starting out the book. |
| Daily Quotes | One per day (Japanese) |
| Weekly Pages | Not included |
| Memo Pages | 13 pages |
| Bonus Pages | Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Memories 2026 / 12 Switches to Help You Focus / For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses / Personal Notes |
| Listed Information | Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon) |
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This cover features artwork from horror manga artist Junji Ito. Using original illustrations that bring Junji Ito’s one-of-a-kind world to life, since his debut in 1987.
The Tomie Knowing Smile cover for the Original-size techo features luxurious iridescent faux leather, printed with an image of Tomie giving a cold, condescending smile. The cover features a two-tone design that shifts from deep pink on the front to mint green on the back. The illustration, taken from the Tomie: Adopted Daughter chapter, appears to change color depending on the angle. The inside of the cover is black.
About Junji Ito and Tomie
Junji Ito was born in Gifu Prefecture in July 1963. He won an honorable mention in 1986 for his submission of Tomie to the first Umezu Award in Monthly Halloween (Asahi Sonorama). The horror series became his debut work, and remains his most famous. Tomie, the main character, is a beautiful young woman with long, beautiful black hair and a beauty mark under her left eye. She’s an arrogant, malevolent character who proclaims that she is the most beautiful person in the world. Tomie is like a siren, as her charm lures in men and she then makes a mess of their lives. Eventually the lovestruck men go mad and resort to murder, but Tomie always regenerates and comes back to life to repeat the cycle.
Cover:
| Size | H: 165 x W: 244 x T: 3 mm / H: 6.5" x W: 9.6" x T: 0.1" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 100 g |
| Main material | Exterior: PU / Interior: Polyester |
| Size | A6 size H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6" *Actual book size may vary slightly |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 195 g |
| Language | Japanese |
| Pages | 464 pages |
| Paper Type / Binding | Thin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners / Stitch-binding |
| Graph Paper Size | 3.7 mm *Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm |
| Start of Week | Monday-start week or Sunday-start week |
| Yearly Calendar | 2025, 2026, 2027 |
| Yearly Index | Feb. 2026 - May 2027 (8 pages) |
| Monthly Calendar | Feb. 2026 - May 2027 (32 pages) |
| Daily Pages | Apr. 1, 2026 - Mar. 31, 2027 (377 pages) *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- / Sunday-start). *Additionally, 3 blank pages are featured at the beginning to provide a free area when starting out the book. |
| Daily Quotes | One per day (Japanese) |
| Weekly Pages | Not included |
| Memo Pages | 13 pages |
| Bonus Pages | Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Memories 2026 / 12 Switches to Help You Focus / For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses / Personal Notes |
| Listed Information | Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon) |
