{"product_id":"hobonichi-2026-spring-weeks-unsodo-bijutsukai-blue-pigeons-jpn-tall-slim-april-start","title":"Hobonichi 2026 Spring Weeks Unsodo Bijutsukai (Blue Pigeons) [JPN\/Tall \u0026 Slim\/April Start]","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHobonichi 2026 Spring Weeks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUnsodo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBijutsukai (Blue Pigeons)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWeeks Hardcover Book \/ Weekly Horizontal \/ Japanese \/ April start \/ Mon start\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished during the Meiji era, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBijutsukai\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eShin Bijutsukai\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are treasured collections featuring exquisite craft designs by various pattern designers, Japanese-style painters, and talented artisans whose names may have been lost to time. These beautifully crafted books showcase the art of multicolor woodblock printing and were published by Unsodo, a distinguished Kyoto-based art publisher and the only house in Japan dedicated to producing hand-printed woodblock books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe selected designs from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBijutsukai\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eShin Bijutsukai\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand made it into a Weeks book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1101.com\/store\/techo\/2026\/detail_images\/wb26_unsodo\/extra_01.jpg\" data-val=\"560\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dove motif has been traditionally cherished in Japan as a universal symbol of peace. The abstract patterns that resemble flower petals and fruits, combined with traditional motifs such as red lattice and targets, create a surprisingly contemporary atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1101.com\/store\/techo\/2026\/detail_images\/wb26_unsodo\/extra_02.jpg\" data-val=\"560\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe year 2026 is foil-pressed in subdued gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1101.com\/store\/techo\/2026\/detail_images\/wb26_unsodo\/extra_03.jpg\" data-val=\"560\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe back cover features a design from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eShin Bijutsukai\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It appears to be a traditional pattern where scattered flower petals floating on the water’s surface resemble rafts. Yet, it also evokes a fantastical image of paper wishes dancing across the night sky of Tanabata, where the Milky Way stretches above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1101.com\/store\/techo\/2026\/detail_images\/wb26_unsodo\/extra_04.jpg\" data-val=\"560\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Unsodo lineup also includes a mini envelope set and a mini letter set, each designed using motifs from these beautiful illustrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThough these designs were created over a century ago, they remain remarkably fresh and captivating to this day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe invite you to keep them close at hand and experience the richness of its imagination and the elegance of traditional Japanese aesthetics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover has been constructed as a light hardcover book with some give to it so it still bends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*This product is not available in an English version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1533\/0549\/files\/Hobonichi_Weeks_clear_adhesive_corner_pocket.jpg?v=1756323006\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you order this Hobonichi Techo Weeks, you’ll receive a clear, adhesive corner pocket you can stick anywhere you like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1533\/0549\/files\/The_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..jpg?v=1756323083\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1533\/0549\/files\/The_Weeks_Mega_has_space_for_writing_in_plans_or_journal_entries.jpg?v=1756323083\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Weeks book has space for writing in plans or journal entries, and it also has 71 pages of grid paper memo pages in the back (75 pages in the English edition). The back of the book contains bonus pages, including Memories 2026 and 12 Switches to Help You Focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks clear cover sold separately here:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Hobonichi Clear Cover for Weeks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlecraftplace.mom\/products\/clear-cover-for-weeks\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHobonichi Clear Cover for Weeks – Little Craft Place\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobonichi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48456268611827,"sku":"4580812698870","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1533\/0549\/files\/wb26_unsodo_01.jpg?v=1769900983","url":"https:\/\/www.littlecraftplace.mom\/products\/hobonichi-2026-spring-weeks-unsodo-bijutsukai-blue-pigeons-jpn-tall-slim-april-start","provider":"Little Craft Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}