From Japan with Love: Unboxing My 2025 Hobonichi Order 📚

[@LeahHung125]

Now I want a Weeks. Maybe for menu planning and outings/travel.

[@Arleneandcompany]

@@LeahHung125 it’s perfect for that! I use to have one as a medical journal with meal planning.

[@XanderPlays123]

Arlene! I don't need another planner to hyperfocus on 😅 but here I go.

[@Arleneandcompany]

Once you enter Hobonichi world, you can’t unsee it 😆

[@knowledgebynature8480]

That Weeks is ADORABLE! I've went from A5 to B6, I'm debating a week's or a passport this time...decisions decisions!😅

[@Arleneandcompany]

@@knowledgebynature8480 I think you will love a Weeks size!

[@asexualatheist3504]

I do love Hobonichi’s messaging of a life book. It really keys into self-care. I got the Cousin in Chinese, the weeks in the cherry blossom snow globe. Thanks for sharing your thoughts just subbed.

[@Arleneandcompany]

@@asexualatheist3504 yes! exactly and it simultaneously promotes simplicity. Oh I love the globe one, so pretty. Thank you so much for watching and welcome to my little corner of the net🩵

[@GaryOfisl]

I felt this wonderful feeling in my mind, body and soul when she said “I prefer kislux

[@carodnztb6433]

OMG I have that exact same Erin Condren clip!! it's so useful!! Great video!! I was also so angry about all the paddington this being sold out that I rushed to buy another planner /:

[@Arleneandcompany]

@@carodnztb6433 thank you for watching! I placed an order with jetpens after I couldn’t get my order through, but when I tried again in the morning, I was still able to cancel my jetpens order, it hasn’t processed yet.

[@NoName-uf7zs]

Have you checked out Sterling Ink? I would love to know your thoughts comparing it to hobonichi.

[@Arleneandcompany]

@@NoName-uf7zs I haven’t personally purchased an SI planner but checked out a friend's when they first came out. I appreciate the size options, which offer more versatility. While I’m not as fond of the layout options, I do like some of the additional spreads, such as the monthly priorities. The yearly tracker feels too crowded for my taste. The Common Planner, which I’m comparing it to, doesn't have enough defined lines in some sizes for the weekly vertical layout, which feels too loose on the page for my ADHD brain. The comparable Weeks layout they offer is nice and simplified but lacks the character I love about Hobonichi. I’ve also heard some feedback about concerns regarding longevity and quality not holding up as well, but that’s not based on my personal experience, and I know many who enjoy it. Overall, I just prefer Hobonichi, but the SI planner appears to be a great option for those who prefer a simplified look, or even Wonderland222.

[@NoName-uf7zs]

@@Arleneandcompany love your thoughts. Thank you!

[@Arleneandcompany]

@@NoName-uf7zs my pleasure

[@ajoylee8912]

Check out the Japanese Wabi Sabi about little imperfections 24:20

[@Arleneandcompany]

@@ajoylee8912 Oh, I love that! I just read up on it, and thank you for sharing it with me. It didn’t really bother me-I figured it’s been on its own journey-but I love that concept. It’s exactly how I thought of it!

[@joannewalker6257]

Is the paper in the weeks sized notebooks Tomoe river paper? I tried mine out and the ink bleed straight through so not sure if it’s a bad batch or different paper?

[@Arleneandcompany]

@@joannewalker6257 Yes, it's TR paper in the memo pads. Which writing utensil are you using? I haven’t tested mine yet, but I can try it out and let you know! Let me know what you're using, and I can check if mine holds up-if I have the same pen.

[@Arleneandcompany]

@@joannewalker6257 ok so I went to check a few markers and more pigmented highlighters and such. The paper does not feel the same as the Weeks. The memo pad has a bit more tooth to it vs the Weeks smoothness. The listing does say it’s TR though, but perhaps not the same weight, maybe ? None of mine bleed through though and I tried some heavy markers too. Hope that helps!