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Expanding the Hobonichi Techo lineup and purchasing convenience

First written in FY2017-Q2. 22 of 34 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-10-14.

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  1. 2026-10-14AdvancedEarnings

    「新たに「たまごっち」や『ムーミン』、2026年には初となる『名探偵コナン』の手帳、周辺文具の販売を実施する等、多種多様なコラボレーションが実現したほか、ほぼ日手帳にぴったりの文具シリーズ「TSUKI no IRO」等周辺文具の拡充を行いました。」

    新たなIP・ブランドとのコラボレーションと周辺文具の拡充を具体的に記載している。
  2. 2026-09-24Advancednews.yahoo.co.jp

    「In addition to selling the 14-item collection of notebooks and stationery created in collaboration with the popular character "Suica Penguin" at this store, reservations will also be accepted through GRANSTA MALL, the official online shop of GRANSTA, the JR Tokyo Station station retail complex, from 24 September (Thursday) to 31 October (Saturday).」

    It was reported that 14 new items, including notebooks and stationery featuring Suica Penguin, will go on sale.
  3. 2026-07-10RestatedEarnings

    「For the “Hobonichi Techo,” we have continued to collaborate with a wide range of brands, IP owners and artists to create a new brand that can reach a broad range of users. In the 2026 edition, collaborations continued with “ONE PIECE magazine” and illustrator Yumi Kitagishi, while new collaborations were realized with “Tamagotchi,” “Moomin” and, for the first time in 2026, “Detective Conan,” along with sales of related stationery and other products.」

    The disclosure reiterates the collaborations and related stationery offerings for the 2026 edition.
  4. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the “Hobonichi Techo,” we have continued to collaborate with a wide range of brands, IP owners and artists to create a new brand that can reach a broad range of users. In the 2026 edition, collaborations continued with “ONE PIECE magazine” and illustrator Yumi Kitagishi, while new collaborations were realized with “Tamagotchi,” “Moomin” and, for the first time in 2026, “Detective Conan,” along with sales of related stationery and other products.」

    For the 2026 edition, the Company continued existing collaborations while adding Tamagotchi, Moomin and Detective Conan, expanding its range of Techo and related stationery products.
  5. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「With more than 350 new Techo and stationery items, the 2025 edition became the largest product lineup in the Company's history.」

    In addition to Techo books and covers, the Company expanded its related stationery range, creating its largest-ever lineup with more than 350 new items for the 2025 edition.
  6. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the 2025 edition, the Company continued its collaborations with ONE PIECE magazine and illustrator Yumi Kitagishi, and added a diverse range of collaborations including the TV anime SPY×FAMILY and Paddington™. It also expanded related stationery such as covers, pencil boards and stickers. With more than 350 new Techo and stationery items, the 2025 edition became the largest product lineup in the Company's history.」

    For the 2025 edition, the Company added collaborations with new IP and properties and created the largest lineup in its history, with more than 350 new items including related stationery.
  7. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「The 2024 edition featured a diverse range of collaborations, including ONE PIECE magazine and illustrator Yumi Kitagishi, while the 2025 edition added the TV anime SPY×FAMILY and Paddington™.」

    For the 2024 and 2025 editions, the Company collaborated with multiple brands, IP owners and artists, expanding the range of Techo books, covers and related stationery.
  8. FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「During the cumulative third quarter, the Company began selling its core product, the Hobonichi Techo 2024, as usual from 1 September 2023, followed by the April-start version, Hobonichi Techo 2024 spring, from 1 February 2024. In January, it held its first sale in 3 years on its own e-commerce site, Hobonichi Store, to give more people an opportunity to try its products.」

    The Company continued to describe sales of the 2024 edition and the April-start edition, as well as the expansion of purchasing opportunities through a sale held on its own e-commerce site for the first time in 3 years.
  9. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the cumulative second quarter, the Company began selling its core product, the Hobonichi Techo 2024, as usual from 1 September 2023, followed by the April-start version, Hobonichi Techo 2024 spring, from 1 February 2024. In January, it held its first sale in 3 years on its own e-commerce site, Hobonichi Store, to give more people an opportunity to try its products.」

    Sales of the 2024 edition and the April-start edition began, and a sale held on the Company's own e-commerce site for the first time in 3 years expanded purchasing opportunities.
  10. FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The Hobonichi Techo has continued to collaborate with brands, IP owners and artists. During the cumulative first quarter, the Company continued its collaboration with ONE PIECE magazine, which had generated a strong response in the previous year, and launched one-page-per-day Techo books and covers, as well as original stationery. The Company will continue to pursue a diverse range of collaborations through which both its partners and the Company can reach new customers. In Japan, it is also strengthening sales through external e-commerce sites other than its own e-commerce site, Hobonichi Store, so that more customers can purchase its products.」

    The Company launched collaboration products and stationery with ONE PIECE magazine and, in Japan, moved to strengthen sales through external e-commerce sites other than its own e-commerce site.
  11. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「The Hobonichi Techo has continued to collaborate with brands, IP owners and artists to reach a broad range of users. During the fiscal year, the one-page-per-day Techo book and covers produced in collaboration with ONE PIECE magazine generated a strong response and led to an increase in new users.」

    The Company developed specific collaborations with brands and IP owners, launching Techo books and covers with ONE PIECE magazine, which led to an increase in new users.
  12. FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「The Hobonichi Techo has continued to collaborate with brands, IP owners and artists to reach a broad range of customers. During the cumulative third quarter, the one-page-per-day Techo book and covers produced in collaboration with ONE PIECE magazine generated a strong response and led to an increase in new customers. In response to growing interest in the Hobonichi Techo in Europe and North America, the Company strengthened its English-language content and social media presence for Hobonichi Techo-related materials, expanded its sales channels, and newly launched English-language Techo books in the Cousin and Weeks sizes.」

    The Company expanded collaborations with brands, IP owners and artists, strengthened its English-language offering and expanded its sales channels, introducing products with ONE PIECE magazine and English-language Techo books in the Cousin and Weeks sizes.
  13. FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, the Company's core product, the Hobonichi Techo 2023, went on sale as usual from 1 September 2022, followed by the April-start version, Hobonichi Techo 2023 spring, from 1 February 2023. In December, the Company launched the Hobonichi Techo HON, a hard-cover Techo integrating the Techo book and cover.」

    Sales of the 2023 edition and the April-start edition began, and the new Hobonichi Techo HON, which integrates the Techo book and cover, was also launched.
  14. FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, the Company's core product, the Hobonichi Techo 2023 edition, went on sale as usual from 1 September 2022. Domestic direct and wholesale sales of the Hobonichi Techo increased 26.9% year on year, with both Techo books and covers performing well. In particular, the one-page-per-day Techo book and covers produced in collaboration with ONE PIECE magazine generated a strong response. The Company also opened a pop-up store at Shibuya Hikarie, which attracted many visitors. In addition, the range of English-language products was expanded from the 2023 edition, and overseas sales increased 29.4% year on year, led by North America and Central America, including a 27.5% increase in direct sales and a 55.3% increase in wholesale sales.」

    Sales of the 2023 edition began, collaboration products were introduced, a pop-up store opened at Shibuya Hikarie, and the range of English-language products was expanded. Domestic direct and wholesale sales increased 26.9% year on year, while overseas sales increased 29.4%.
  15. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「Techo-related goods also increased, including the Drawer Pouch and the Hobonichi Note, which won an Excellence Award in the Functional Design category at the 31st Japan Stationery Awards 2022 and the Product Design category of the Red Dot Design Award 2022, one of the world's three major design awards.」

    The range of Techo-related goods continued to expand, and the awards received by the Hobonichi Note were also described.
  16. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Beginning with the 2022 edition, the weekly-type Weeks (Simplified Chinese edition) was newly launched in Greater China.」

    The range of Hobonichi Techo products was expanded with the launch of a weekly Simplified Chinese edition for Greater China.
  17. FY2021No new Techo-related products; overall declineAnnual report

    「By product, sales of the Techo books and covers increased from the previous fiscal year, but because there were no new Drawer Pouch products this fiscal year, sales of Techos and Techo-related goods overall declined 1.7% from the previous fiscal year.」

    Techo books and covers increased, but with no new Drawer Pouch products, sales of Techos and related goods overall declined 1.7% from the previous fiscal year.
  18. FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, the Company's core product, the Hobonichi Techo, went on sale for the 2021 edition as usual from 1 September 2020 during the cumulative third quarter through the Company's online store, the official “hobonichi” flagship store on Tmall Global, and brick-and-mortar retailers including Loft. Sales volumes and sales of the Hobonichi 5-Year Techo and the Cousin (Simplified Chinese edition), which began sales this fiscal year, performed well, while the Original (excluding the Simplified Chinese edition) and Cousin (excluding the Simplified Chinese edition) declined.」

    The Company continued to describe sales of the 2021 edition through its online store, overseas directly operated stores and brick-and-mortar retailers, as well as the range of formats and language editions.
  19. FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, the Company's core product, the Hobonichi Techo, went on sale for the 2021 edition as usual from 1 September 2020 through the Company's online store, the official “hobonichi” flagship store on Tmall Global, and brick-and-mortar retailers including Loft. Sales volumes and sales of the Hobonichi 5-Year Techo and the Cousin (Simplified Chinese edition), which began sales this fiscal year, performed well, while the Original (excluding the Simplified Chinese edition) and Cousin (excluding the Simplified Chinese edition) declined.」

    The Company continued to describe sales of the 2021 edition, the expanded range including a new Simplified Chinese edition, and sales through its website, overseas directly operated stores and brick-and-mortar retailers.
  20. FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, the Company's core product, the Hobonichi Techo, went on sale for the 2021 edition as usual from 1 September 2020 through the Company's online store, the official “hobonichi” flagship store on Tmall Global, and brick-and-mortar retailers including Loft. Sales volumes and sales of the Hobonichi 5-Year Techo and the Cousin (Simplified Chinese edition), which began sales this fiscal year, performed well, while the Original (excluding the Simplified Chinese edition) and Cousin (excluding the Simplified Chinese edition) declined.」

    Sales of the 2021 edition began, and the Cousin (Simplified Chinese edition) was newly introduced. Products that performed well and those that declined are both listed by product.
  21. FY2020RestatedAnnual report

    「For the Hobonichi Techo, sales volumes and sales of the Original (Simplified Chinese edition) and the new monthly notebook Techo day-free performed well, while the Original (excluding the Simplified Chinese edition), Cousin and Hobonichi 5-Year Techo declined.」

    The range was further expanded with the Simplified Chinese edition and the new day-free product, while some existing formats also declined.
  22. FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「The number of Drawer Pouches sold and their sales increased year on year, partly because sales of the new Drawer Pouch Pocket began.」

    As part of the expansion of the Techo-related product range and purchasing opportunities, sales of the new Drawer Pouch Pocket began, and units sold and sales increased year on year.
  23. FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, the Company's core product, the Hobonichi Techo, went on sale for the 2020 edition as usual from 1 September 2019 through the Company's online store, the official “hobonichi” flagship store on Tmall Global, and brick-and-mortar retailers including Loft. The Weeks series, the Simplified Chinese edition of the Hobonichi Techo, and the new monthly notebook Techo day-free performed well, while the Original, Cousin and Hobonichi 5-Year Techo declined.」

    Sales of the 2020 edition began, with the Simplified Chinese edition and new products such as the monthly notebook Techo day-free added to the range. Some existing formats declined, however.
  24. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「The Weeks series, the new large Hobonichi 5-Year Techo, and the Drawer Pouch, a stationery item used with the Techo, performed well and each contributed to sales growth.」

    The strong performance of the Weeks series, the new large 5-Year Techo, and related stationery is described as progress in expanding the range of Techo-related products.
  25. FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, the core product “Hobonichi Techo” began sales of its 2019 edition on 1 September, as usual, through the company’s online store and at retail outlets such as ロフト. The “Weeks Techo weeks” series, the new “Large Hobonichi 5-Year Techo,” and the “Hikidashi Pouch” stationery product used with the planner performed well and each contributed to sales growth.」

    The strong performance of the 2019 edition in online and in-store sales, along with new products and related stationery, continued to reflect the ongoing expansion of the product range and purchasing opportunities through the previous quarter.
  26. FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, the core product “Hobonichi Techo” began sales of its 2019 edition on 1 September, as usual, through the company’s online store and at retail outlets such as ロフト. The “Weeks Techo weeks” series, the new “Large Hobonichi 5-Year Techo,” and the “Hikidashi Pouch” stationery product used with the planner performed well and each contributed to sales growth.」

    The launch of the 2019 edition and the expansion of the planner lineup through new products and related stationery continue to be described together with their contribution to sales.
  27. FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, the core product “Hobonichi Techo” began sales of its 2019 edition on 1 September, as usual, through the company’s online store and at retail outlets such as ロフト. The “Weeks Techo weeks” series, the new “Large Hobonichi 5-Year Techo,” and the “Hikidashi Pouch” stationery product used with the planner performed well and each contributed to sales growth.」

    In addition to the launch of the 2019 edition, new products and related stationery, including the “Large Hobonichi 5-Year Techo,” contributed to sales.
  28. FY2018RestatedAnnual report

    「The new-format “Hobonichi Techo weeks MEGA” was introduced in November 2017, “Hobonichi 5-Year Techo” in December of the same year, and the “Hikidashi Pouch” as stationery to use with the planner in March 2018. Each contributed to sales.」

    The company continues to describe the expansion of the planner-related product lineup through new formats, new products and related stationery, together with their contribution to sales.
  29. FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「The new-format “Hobonichi Techo weeks MEGA” was introduced in November 2017, “Hobonichi 5-Year Techo” in December of the same year, and the “Hikidashi Pouch” as stationery to use with the planner in March 2018. Each contributed to sales.」

    In addition to existing new formats and products, the “Hikidashi Pouch” was introduced as stationery to use with the planner, expanding the product lineup.
  30. FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「The new-format “Hobonichi Techo weeks MEGA” was introduced in November and “Hobonichi 5-Year Techo” in December, with each contributing to sales.」

    The company continues to describe the expansion of the planner lineup through new formats and products, as reported through the previous quarter.
  31. FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「A cover created in collaboration with THE BEATLES and launched in October was a hit. In November, the new format “Hobonichi Techo weeks MEGA” was also introduced, and each contributed to sales.」

    For the 2018 edition, the company expanded its product lineup through the success of the collaboration cover and the launch of the new-format “Hobonichi Techo weeks MEGA.”
  32. FY2017RestatedAnnual report

    「The company expanded its English-language content on “Hobonichi,” began sharing information about “Hobonichi Techo” on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, and worked to raise awareness among overseas users. As a result, the number of units sold increased.」

    The company has continued to expand purchase convenience and its product range through a broader choice of planner books, the Archive Shop and the Archive Campaign, among other initiatives.
  33. FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the first time in the company’s online store, it established the “Hobonichi Techo Archive Shop,” selling planner covers released in previous years. In addition, from late April, it featured and sold past covers at a discount as part of an “Archive Campaign” in the company’s online store and selected ロフト stores. The campaign was well received and contributed to sales.」

    In addition to establishing the Archive Shop, the company held a discount sales campaign in its online store and selected stores, disclosing its contribution to sales.
  34. FY2017-Q2First statedAnnual report

    「For the core product “Hobonichi Techo,” the company established the “Hobonichi Techo Archive Shop” in its online store, selling planner covers from previous years for the first time. It also expanded the choice of planner books available for purchase as a set with a planner cover, improving customer convenience.」

    The establishment of the Archive Shop and expansion of planner-book choices to improve customer convenience are disclosed.
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  2. 1Building a place where people enjoy gathering and monetizing it through merchandise sales19×
  3. 2Expanding the customer base by broadening domestic and overseas sales channels17×
  4. 3Opening of a classical studies program by "Hobonichi School"15×
  5. 4Increasing Awareness Among International Users Through English-Language Content and Chinese Social Media15×
  6. 5Expansion of Existing Services and Launch of New Businesses with Different Concepts15×
  7. 6Operation of a Cultural Information Center and Event Space at Shibuya PARCO12×

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