{"product_id":"hobonichi-2026-japanese-cousin-avec-books-a5-jan-start-mon-start-6-month-x-2","title":"Hobonichi 2026 Japanese Cousin Avec Books [A5\/Jan Start\/Mon Start\/6-Month x 2]","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobonichi Techo 2026 Japanese Cousin Avec Books (January Start)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003csmall\u003eA5 Size \/ Daily 6-month x 2 book set \/ Jan start \/ Mon start\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe first introduced the Avec in response to customers who struggled with bulging books after collecting a year’s worth of pasted material in the daily pages. The Avec splits the year into books of six months each. Book 1 (January–June) is a bright lime yellow and Book 2 (July–December) is a cool ice blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1533\/0549\/files\/Hobonichi_2026_Japanese_Cousin_Avec_Books_A5_Jan_Start_Mon_Start_6-Month_x_2_Comparison.jpg?v=1756247710\" alt=\"Hobonichi 2026 Japanese Cousin Avec Books [A5\/Jan Start\/Mon Start\/6-Month x 2]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause it’s split into two books, it’s lightweight which makes it easy to carry around, and it also won’t get bulky even if you paste many things into your techo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Avec version splits the one-page-per-day A5 Hobonichi Techo Cousin, design and all, into a 2-book set at six months each with only slight variances in calendar spans and the number of extra pages in the back. This allows you to fill the pages to your heart’s content with scheduling, diaries, little notes, tickets, photographs, doodles, and anything that strikes your fancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1533\/0549\/files\/Hobonichi_2026_Japanese_Cousin_Avec_Books_A5_Jan_Start_Mon_Start_6-Month_x_2_Lay_Flat.jpg?v=1756247650\" alt=\"Hobonichi 2026 Japanese Cousin Avec Books [A5\/Jan Start\/Mon Start\/6-Month x 2]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book has the same thread-stitch binding as a dictionary, allowing it to lay flat open for comfortable writing. It stays flat even if you don’t hold it down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book uses thin and light yet durable Tomoe River paper. It's characterized by its ability to hold ink well and provide a smooth writing experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1533\/0549\/files\/Hobonichi_2026_Japanese_Cousin_Avec_Books_A5_Jan_Start_Mon_Start_6-Month_x_2_Weekly.jpg?v=1756247693\" alt=\"Hobonichi 2026 Japanese Cousin Avec Books [A5\/Jan Start\/Mon Start\/6-Month x 2]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther than the daily pages with lots of space to write, the book contains several sections that are great for schedule management, such as a yearly calendar, monthly calendar, and yearly index page. The Cousin also has an exclusive section: the popular weekly pages track a week in each two-page spread for easy planning and contain a handy time schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1533\/0549\/files\/Other_than_the_monthly_calendars_and_the_notebook_section_the_book_contains_several_sections_that_are_great_for_schedule_management.jpg?v=1756242922\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe back of the book has bonus pages, including Memories 2026, 12 Switches to Help You Focus, and For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eMidori A5 Clear Cover fits Hobonichi Cousin Planner, sold separately here:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.littlecraftplace.mom\/collections\/new-products\/products\/midori-md-a5-clear-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlecraftplace.mom\/products\/midori-md-a5-clear-cover\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMidori MD A5 Clear Cover (littlecraftplace.mom)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"btn-accord btn-toggle open\" data-accord=\"cb26_avec_spec_d1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook (Cousin Avec \/ Japanese \/ January Start \/ 2-Book Set)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"open\" data-accord=\"cb26_avec_spec_d1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth aria-label=\"spec\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA5 size x 2 books\u003cbr\u003eEach Book: H: 210 x W: 148 x T: 10 mm \/ H: 8.3\" x W: 5.8\" x T: 0.4\"\u003cbr\u003e*Actual book size may vary slightly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth aria-label=\"spec\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach Book: Approx. 260 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth aria-label=\"spec\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth aria-label=\"spec\"\u003ePages\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach Book: 288 pages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth aria-label=\"spec\"\u003ePaper Type \/ Binding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin, light Tomoe River paper that is smooth to write on and designed for planners \/ Stitch-binding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth aria-label=\"spec\"\u003eStart of Week\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth aria-label=\"spec\"\u003eStart of Week\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonday-start week\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth aria-label=\"spec\"\u003eYearly Calendar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025, 2026, 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth aria-label=\"spec\"\u003eYearly Index\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBook 1: Jan. - 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