HOBONICHI 2025 Unboxing | Josephine Bow Designs Unboxing

Hi Everyone! My Hobonichi 2025 order arrived and I am so excited to unbox with you. I also ordered some tabs from Josephine Bow Designs on Etsy and I'll be opening those as well. Enjoy!
UNBOXING STARTS AT 10:29
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[@AuntieAlexandra]

This is the first time I’ve heard someone say the noise in the background is their noisy turtle! 🐢 That is adorable. Lovely haul, thanks for sharing!

[@Loretta_C]

Haha yes she loves to play around on her ladder and my house is quite small so shes shares my office space.💚

[@Trommelkreis]

Usually I don’t comment on videos but I just had to tell you that I love how calm and chill you are. English is not my first language so unfortunately I don’t know the perfekt word but in german we call it „Gelassenheit“. You just seem so friendly and I love how you kind of introduced us to all your animals while you are showing the things you got and just imagining your turtle rearranging its home in this noisy manner brings me joy 😂 and I love how thankful and thinkful consuming you are. Your video really stands out compared to all the other videos I’ve seen. Thank you for that! ❤

[@Loretta_C]

Thank you for such kind words and for watching!

[@702deborahsue]

“…or are you normal?” & “why do we love stationery so much?” got me to hit subscribe! 😊

[@Loretta_C]

LMAO thank you for subscribing and understanding my humour!

[@sonnyangelSid]

Your video was so fun to watch! I felt like I was over at a friend’s house ❤️ I’m so glad you had a good day! I love when everything just comes together really nice ❤️

[@Loretta_C]

Thank you so much!!

[@waahtever]

This was a breath of fresh air! I’m in Canada too and planning my first hobonichi order. I did the math and if you consider that over 100$ we would be paying duties, but duties are included in the shipping cost, it certainly made the shipping feel much more reasonable 😂 People keep saying you can buy hobonichi stuff on Amazon, but I don’t know if this is a Canadian thing, but the prices are absolutely bonkers on Amazon (and most retailers). Excited to place my order but I’m stuck agonizing over what’s reasonable and what’s excessive 😅

[@Loretta_C]

Yes exactly, my shipping was $41 I think I forgot to mention that in the video. It is very expensive on Amazon.ca I agree. Plus the free gifts directly from Hobonichi is a huge bonus.

[@anitasamuel-george5788]

Fellow Canadian here too! There are quite a few stationary stores in Canada that sell Hobonichi (and other Japanese planners, etc.) and take preorders in August/September. You don’t get the freebies and most of the common items are available. I’m sure they ship to rural parts too. Just another option! I use the Hobonichi and/or Jibun Techo (Kokuyo).

[@Loretta_C]

@@anitasamuel-george5788 Good to know, thank you!

[@KindStrength]

Loved your video and I was soooo happy to hear what a great day you were having. Totally made me smile 💛 Enjoy all your new goodies!

[@Loretta_C]

Thank you!

[@JojozaHannaHawaii]

Not sure how I missed this video when it came out but watching now! Loving what you ordered (still watching). LOLOLOL! "Does anyone else like the smell of this plastic or are you normal?" - I feel both called out yet validated too! I actually dilly dallied and only just put in my hobonichi order at the hobonichi website. Went a little crazy. And totally not mad about it.

[@Loretta_C]

haha the plastic I know eh? Can't wait to see your haul video.

[@karenowyong2171]

I'm so amazed how you think things through first before buying and ordering; like giving things a go first before trying a new book or system...even willing to wait for the next year!!! It's so refreshing!!! I don't have that restraint and control, and I always end up being pressured and so stressed if a planner or book doesn't work out, but money and time was already wasted. I'm hoping I will have your maturity when it comes to stationery & journalling. Really enjoyed your haul and your video! Keep it up!! 😊❤

[@Loretta_C]

Thank you! The way I look at it is I don't mind spending money but I hate wasting money so that is my motivation.

[@dawnyWestScotland]

Can’t wait for my 2025 Hobonichi to arrive now! ☀️

[@Loretta_C]

Its such an exciting time of year isn't it?

[@JojozaHannaHawaii]

I've never heard of the Etsy shop but their products are just so pretty! Loved the video and would totally be interested in how you memory keep.

[@Loretta_C]

Yes I actually ended up ordering more!

[@dawnyWestScotland]

Last years leaflet is cute! I love the free pens! ☀️✂️ Lovely share 💙

[@Loretta_C]

The free pens are the best. Thank you!

[@b.shields903]

I journal in my A5 HON, the paper is so NICE. I use a cheapo fountain pen which is fun because you can play with different inks. The paper is perfect for that. I got that pencil board too, I love it.

[@Loretta_C]

The paper feels amazing. I was considering getting into fountain pens also after watching videos from Stationary Fest in New York, but I don't think I can handle another hobby.🤣

[@genovevaaguilar1872]

Just suscribed ❣️❣️❣️

[@Loretta_C]

Thank you!

[@DL-idk]

I had my fingers crossed while waiting for the box to arrive. I’ve been buying from Hobonichi for three years now and I’ve always been charged with import tax the years before. They’ve changed a lot of things this year (adding a free shipping threshold even) and I was wondering if they would take care of the tax this year. I was so glad they did! I’ve noticed that the prices for Canadians are marked up a few dollars each item comparing to the prices on the package. But, well, it’s to be expected since they’re covering the taxes and offering a free shipping now. I’m not complaining. It’s just overall a better shopping experience except for the crazy launch day. Edit: I don’t know if it’s related, but I‘ve noticed that a lot of the frustration coming from the launch day drama have something to do with people panicking and placing orders from local retailers for much higher prices. They had to cancel those orders later and they felt bad about it. I was also guilty of purchasing a midori hibino from Amazon Japan immediately after the Hon I wanted was sold out (and I too canceled the order later. I’m thinking about using a hibino next year though because it looks very cute). I’ve been thinking about it afterwards. I think having more options to immediately make a purchase from somewhere else sometimes screws us up in weird ways. Had we just gone to bed and waited for the next day, the level of frustration wouldn’t be nearly as high. But at the moment of panicking, we stopped thinking rationally and felt the urge to fix the problem right there.

[@Loretta_C]

Yes I believe Hobonichi will keep making changes as their consumer base grows. They realize how much people love their products and are changing as necessary.

[@FountainPenNews]

Girl, I'm with you. Just the idea of a mouse is too much mouse for me.

[@Loretta_C]

I know I can't, gives me the heebie jeebies.

[@Bea-banana]

The sakura pigma micron and zebra sarasa pens are nice to write and quick drying for tomoe river paper.

[@Loretta_C]

Thanks for the tip!

[@1lorett1]

Hello! From one Loretta C to another!!!

[@Loretta_C]

Amazing! Can't say I know another Loretta until now.

[@shelbseroo]

Fellow Canadian 🎉 my order should arrive Tuesday to the east coast. Didn't ship until the 13th

[@Loretta_C]

The shipping was only 4 days for me, you should get yours soon! It's hard to wait though isn't it.

[@TheRALifestyle]

Thanks for sharing! That stappo looks lovely! I regret not getting it but there is always next year! 😄

[@Loretta_C]

Thanks for watching! The stappo is great it really does hold all of my pens and such, it is quite roomy.

[@everythingmarmie8471]

New sub- great video.. also live in Canada 😊

[@Loretta_C]

Thank you!

[@charsmamma]

I waited until everything died down then ordered and had no issues. I’m just waiting for it now.

[@Loretta_C]

That's the smart thing to do, they always restock.

[@calinisima]

Hi Loretta, I love your order! And really enjoyed your video. I live in Simcoe County, if you are close me, we can order together next time 😊

[@Loretta_C]

Hi! We are about 3 hours apart so not too close but not that far either.

[@CorrineVictoria]

you mentioned pain in your feet, legs and low back. maybe check into what type of shoes you’re wearing. I had those issues so I switched my shoes and went to the chiropractor which changed everything!

[@Loretta_C]

Yes I saw a specialist and I got new shoes and do stretches. It is much better than before but after a long shift at work I feel the pain.

[@Kenycia]

Hi I am not sure if it is possible to edit out your discount code from Josephine Bows. Someone else may use it

[@Loretta_C]

Yes it is possible and I have edited it, I appreciate the tip thank you for pointing that out.

[@genovevaaguilar1872]

Thank you, you are adorable. Your video is wonderful. Enjoy 📔I have just got my first one Hobonichi, so I am going to start on december 😊

[@Loretta_C]

Thanks so much! I'm excited for you, have fun with it.