Is Hobonichi truly a Life Book? 📙 A6 Techo Review

[@JobsJournal]

📢LIFE BOOK 📢 LOOOOL 📢 Thanks for joining me in this new format! I'm not used to being in front of the camera but it was fun putting this video together! Where you at, end of video gang? 🧢

[@HobGoblinMoon]

After jumping into PLOTTER this spring, I wound getting a Hobonichi (Original A6) because I needed something dated and bound for record-keeping. I would love to see a video about your PLOTTER planning and drawing! 🐣

[@sherbidabbles]

2024 is my first year in a Hobonichi -- went straight for the cousin and an original. I use the Cousin the most but have picked up my A6 again for nightly brain dumps and daily gratitude in the monthlies. I just love a full, squishy book. I have to go investigate what Plotter is. :) 🎩

[@janiekcarney5482]

You are so right about buying too many journals. That’s why I like undated planners. Also when I buy a beautiful planner I want to use it more than one year. So on the the daily pages I am fine with putting a sticker over the dates and I have blank pages.

[@annettefertitta6868]

Excellent description - I wish that I’d have seen this video when I first got mine - I’ve not been using it to its full potential thanks for sharing - I’ve not used it very often, but I’m still in love with the book, thinking about re-dating and using it anyway LOL. Just to journal. You did a great job 🧢

[@mirabellewang]

this is exactly what I was looking for! you solved all my questions surrounding the overwhelming choices that the hobonichi brand carries and now I might just need myself an A6 techo!

[@adriennejournals]

I"ve been struggling to describe my feelings about my planners this year, and you hit it very nicely on the head when you called it "planner fatigue" because that's pretty much the reason why I stopped using my planners /hobonichi Hon this last month or so, and mostly have been focusing on journaling in an undated notebook. That said, for 2025, I'm going into the Hobonichi Avec Cousin to downsize the amount of planners in my personal and work life, and then I'm also going to keep the undated vertical weekly from Traveler's Notebook for my work planner so that I can take it out and keep it on my desk at work to stay on track without giving away too many personal things at work.

[@arcboy2011]

I agree with the previous poster, great sweater. I definitely learned more about the Hobonichi planner from this video than any other video on YT. Thank you for the explanations and descriptions.

[@nanobyte588]

Love your new format and it’s so nice to put a smiling face with your lovely calming voice. I am going to try the Hobonichi daily journal in the new year. I also have a Plotter planner and a few Travelers journals. 🧢

[@Misshissproductions]

It was so nice having a journal video from you but also to see you! Love this format!! 🧢

[@suehushin7115]

I am new to journaling, since 2021, and I love the Hobonichi techo. I, too, have planner overload or I just forget to write something. What i love most is the paper. I have some of my older journals and tear out the unused pages to collage with. It is the most fabulous paper ever!!

[@yogrendel]

I love your sweater! I mean love Hobonichi as well, but I had to say something about that sweater though!

[@JobsJournal]

Thank you so much!

[@melissabridge5687]

So glad to finally meet you!!! I have used the HoBo a6 for many years now as my diary. Drawing, writing, stickers… it my happy place.

[@englishmuffinisabel1352]

Like this format so much !!!

[@xyzarivera]

🧢 Love your video! I gambled on getting the hobonichi A6 at the middle of the year, if I can stick to the habit of journaling. So far it is going great! Im not saying that I havent missed a day/weeks of not writing, but layout how the notebook was design was something that will make you do so. Either way, we chose the notebook that serves us best and have fun the most! Looking forward to more of your reflections in journaling culture and community!

[@terriamann4420]

I liked how you bounced around your home; made it feel like we were actually hanging out.

[@JobsJournal]

House tour haha jk! Thanks so much for watching!

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

Thank you for this, Job! Love the way you use the Techo. I ended up buying the 2024 A6 HON and I can't wait to use it as an fountain pen ink art book. 🧢

[@anniegilpin4173]

I bought this planner on a whim at my local Japanese bookstore and have been watching videos to figure out what I want to do with it next year. I have to say that this video was very well done and helped a lot!

[@libbywilcox1887]

Thanks for this in-depth video. I appreciate what you said at the end about evaluating what works for you. I have been using a Hobonichi techno cousin as my work planner this year. I wanted that mix of the monthly and weekly spreads with the daily pages, but I have found that although I use the daily pages I don’t really use the calendars. I also feel guilty about using such an expensive planner with beautiful paper for my biro work to do lists. So I think next year I will be using a standard day to a page diary. 🧢 Love this format of video btw!

[@emmamcniven4250]

🧢 Love this new 'face to camera' mode!! Its great to see your enthusiasm and enjoyment! Yes - of course we all want to see in-depth TN and Plotter videos (I'm trying to talk myself out of buying a Plotter - I love the way it looks but I don't know how I would use it, and I definitely don't need it )

[@elsbells4841]

🧢 I love and have loved the Techo since .. I think it was 2014, but it might have been Fall of 2013. It’s flexible, sturdy, patient, doesn’t mind if I skip a day, or stick things in it, or watercolor, or doodle, or … to me it reflects life, both mine and in general. It catches everything that is thrown at it and ends up looking well-lived-in and gorgeous. My secondary it the Traveler’s in original and pocket size, I switch those up. But my Hobonichi is my bestie Love seeing your face, too.

[@lisabochat-yz7ds]

I like seeing you on the videos it seems your so much happier now with your new creative career I am still in my travelers notebook

[@sharonsmith975]

🧢❤ Every year, more and more planner choices! It’s crazy, we want all the things! And then we over spend and get overwhelmed! The struggle is real! I love your videos! Thank you 🙏🏻 Job.

[@inspiringpositiveimpact]

What a great video! Loved your review and tips for the Hobonichi. I've just ordered mine 😊

[@1lorett1]

I am new to Hobonichi and just ordered my 2nd year for them. I’m using weeks and adore it. I’m going to try the A6 Hon for 2025 to see how I like it vs the weeks. We will see which style works better for me. I got a Travelers journal and it’s just too big and bulky. I love the ease and size of the weeks and the layout.

[@deniseramirez9706]

👲.. Great to see you Job🤗.. I was close to getting that journal because of the reason you stated "because everyone was getting it" LOL knowing very well that I did not need it. I'm glad I had good self control 😂. We all, always want, what's new and current. I'm guilty of that as well. It's just fun 😄. Hope to see you again Job!💕🤗

[@barnabascollins-jm7cs]

I've been using this for a month and I love it! I draw lines everyday depending on what's happening that day.

[@helloeldest]

🧢 I enjoyed your reflection and insights about pivoting when a stationary tool no longer suits our lifestyle, needs, or preferences. I love the A6 Techo! It was a go-to book in 2023. However, this year, it has simply not worked, but no worries. Like you said, we can always revisit a tool as our life evolves.

[@kaylalian19]

Ah I was so excited to see this video! I bought a Hobonichi to use for 2025 and I was already really inspired by your approach to journaling, so it was cool hearing you explain how/why you do things. Thank you for sharing!! C:

[@marianamaya]

YAY!!!! like I told you at the pen show- Love seeing your face. This was a great vlog with a mix of chatting, showing us and also beautiful cinematography shots. Here is my hat emoji! 🤠

[@scneo7183]

🧢 great video! I bought the 2025 Hon. I’ve used Hobonichi digital planners, Notion and Obsidian before but wanted to go “analog.” Being a minimalist, I don’t intend to purchase a ton of “extras”, and I want to use the journal in its original spirit for the first year. Your video convinced me to not watch more videos or I might get sucked into all the cute ideas…and I don’t want to create overhead for journaling like spreads. Anyway, thanks for the video!

[@scneo7183]

And I’m surprised to learn people buy more than one planner! I think analog for thoughts and digital for planning is the way to go for me!

[@lilakaliene]

🧢I appreciate this video. To be honest 2025 is the year of simplicity. I will be using the Aura Estelle Catch All and Traveler's Dairy. I realize that I do not need all the things. Instead of being a tool, some planner items became overwhelming and I had to leave them. I love this video format🧡🍁🍂

[@arabesquejacob8176]

😊 Yes, 2025 is the year of simplicity, well said! ❤

[@JobsJournal]

Love that sentiment!

[@kimpotter3045]

🧢 it’s so nice to see your smiling face on the camera! I’ve been using a small diary along with a travelers notebook for journalling. For 2025 I’ve purchased a Hobinichi Planner as my diary and every day journal & will keep using my travellers notebook for trips/holidays.

[@JobsJournal]

Love your 2025 line-up!

[@ruzellapaper]

We love a talking to the cam vlog! & Yes to learning to say no and understanding your limits 💖 I think that’s why journaling/planning is so fun - you really get to do what makes you the happiest. 🎧👒

[@playacabo6289]

Well done! I’ve been using the Weeks but I want to try the Hobonichi A6 for an all in one planner / to do list. I use several (😬) separate books for journaling. 🧢

[@KeithO]

Great review! I appreciate the take on multiple planners. I used to be a hardcore EC user along with Hobonichi. I recently decided to cut ties with EC use. I already use the Techo, Hon, and weeks and the EC was just a “shiny toy” to have cause it’s so popular. Since I cut the EC, I’ve been able to purge all the stickers and kits that went with it.

[@ckaden8337]

🧢 Loved the techo A6 but never can seem to journal daily, so I moved to the Travelers notebook 😍 but I still love my weeks for planning and finance tracking.

[@danimforest]

Fantastic video! I adore seeing you in your videos so much. ❤ I am so glad you made the decision to include images of you.

[@BlueHorseStitchers]

Hi! This is my first time watching you, and I loved your video! But I was so all-in on your way of using your A6 Techo that I was a little shook (🤦‍♀) when you admitted you've stopped using it! But I found such inspiration with this video that I'm still going to try out your way of using it. I look forward to exploring your older videos, and I've subscribed. 🙂

[@Attic244]

I love this talking to the camera, Job! and I bet it feels a little freeing for you not having to worry about hiding your face. I am using an A6 HON this year and I like it. I do no scheduling and just journal in it. I think for next year though, I will be using one of my umpteen impulse-buy notebooks in an effort to use up what I have. The challenge for me will be to make sure I set up the dates in them beforehand so I stay on track with daily journaling.

[@GabiAppinelli]

LOVE this video and seeing and hearing what you used your A6 for! Oooo same!!! Traveler's Co and Plotter are my 2 main systems that I use and carry with me every day, as well. Regular size and Bible size are what serve me the best. I Did use a Hobonichi Cousin A5 for 2024 but it never went with me anywhere due to size/bulk/weight etc... it sat on my desk- yes I use it, but its just too much space for me and just too big. This year I am going with the Hobonichi A6 Avec which I know will be exactly what I need. I also have my Traveler's inserts (regular and passport) and my Plotter as well. Plotter is my main use for planning, schedules, appointments and things like that while Traveler's is my memory keeping, planning, brain dump and all around everything!!

[@victoriadeleone4910]

Job I know it was a little scary but I love seeing your face while you're talking! And the opening of this video made me laugh out loud in public. So sweet.

[@christinemcgregor9970]

Love this style of video! I think everyone goes through phases where they switch pens and notebooks. It's just natural so no biggie. It keeps things interesting.

[@robincharmagne3137]

Great to see you Job. Love the hobonichi cousin, it's been fun to use. 🧢

[@mizziztee1852]

🧢 enjoyed your video !! Hobonichi is definitely my go to for planner and journaling at home, but prefer TN on all my travels for its versatility, flexibility and portability.

[@debbiea9262]

🧢 I’m using a new to me A6 hon. It’s going to be more of a daily journal and I can’t wait! Cousin for planning even though the daily pages get overwhelming. I want to keep my plans and journaling separate.

[@SandandInk]

Have always loved your videos - but now seeing your face 😁 takes them to the next level 🧢 Appreciate the candor of your “planner fatigue” comments - and your ability to put that into words

[@KathyLop1956]

I have been using my Hobonichi A5 and A6 and weeks...I said I didn't need new covers for 2025, but I caved!!!! I make my A5 very "CHONKY" by the end of the year!!! almost cant write in it by end of September! Great video! I do love seeing you and in different setting ...great music as well!

[@sabsk122]

I love this new style of filming. Love!! Keep it up!

[@pacools]

Love your honesty. Thank you.

[@megjournals]

ok production!!!! what a cool video!

[@lonesongbird6557]

🎩 😊 I picked up a Cousin from 2023 for this year in July. I have commitment issues and I’m still not sure it’s the format I want, which is why I snagged an old one and am just redecorating it to be current. I mainly use the weekly section to track my 10yo’s online school lessons so our heads don’t explode from being overwhelmed. But I do love love love writing on the paper and the daily section is my random notes or journaling prompt section. It’s been a good option for trying out different formats and making myself stick to things for one month before deciding if it’s working for me or not, and I’m allowing myself the freedom to try new things each month.

[@kimroberts8113]

The A6 Techo made me fall back in love with Hobonichi. White TR paper, portable size, and a less intimidating daily journaling or memory keeping page. I love the black gingham HON as a keepsake!

[@define23paperie]

I really enjoyed this video :) 🧢 I discovered Hobonichi last year around this time and went down the rabbit hole. I have stuck with my Hobonichi Techo weeks again for 2025 and you stated the reason why so accurately, "The charm of using a HOBONICHI techo is that it links you to this larger community of passionate paper lovers that are eager to share their love for documenting, journaling, planning and stationery as a whole."

[@Nimmitshop]

Thank you for this video! It’s good to hear both the pros and cons of the hobonichi. 🧢I am looking for a new planner for 2025 and I love the One Piece special edition techo! I hope I’ll use it more than my last planner, since I only bought that after I lost my nuuna on the bus 😭

[@carolquade]

I LOVE seeing you Job! This was a great video---it's nice to see how different people use our beloved techo. I'm in my 6th year of creative journaling in mine (just doodles and whatever I feel like doing, sometimes documenting, sometimes just creative outlet). You are the best! 🎩

[@JobsJournal]

Thanks so much! I love seeing how everyone uses their techo too! Thanks for watching Carol!

[@heyitsberna]

This coming year I’m using the Hon A6… I brought it in error thinking I got the A5 oh well lol. I wanted to just use one planner this coming year but I ended up buying a weeks since I’m use to that set up. I’ll be using the weeks for future planning and the notes section to condense my important notes! My Hon will be my everyday carry. I don’t really like the one a day page because I like seeing my entire week. Hoping to just have 1 planner in 2026. 🧢🧢🧢

[@thedanalcantara]

I finally caved and bought one to use for 2025. My plan is to use it as a daily journal/memory keeper without any decoration, just words. I’m excited to try it because I’ve always used something around A5-sized but have been wanting something smaller for a while.

[@JobsJournal]

You'll love it!!!

[@isabell2771]

🧢Love your channel, your vibe and your honesty Job!💙 I'm keen to try out Hobonichi especially in A6. Thankyou for your inspiration!

[@JobsJournal]

Thank you so much!!

[@bunniesuz]

Thank you for sharing!!! Love your whole outfit! Happy journaling 😊

[@JobsJournal]

Thank you so much!

[@CreativeSherry]

I love the new video format! 🧢 I have been doing daily documenting in a hobonichi for several years and I love having all my memories in one book. It can get exhausting though. I am less anal about seeing "pretty" pages everyday. I just want to make sure I capture something but I need a lot more space than an A6. I use an A5 cousin for my daily documenting, but before finding Hobonichi I was using loose 9x6 watercolor pages that I bound with silver rings. TFS!!! ❤

[@jeanrobinson6584]

Love this style of video! So cool to see your neighbourhood. Next year will be my first dip into Hobonichi and I have bought a Weeks to go alongside my usual bullet journal style notebook…. watching this I am wondering about the Original A6 now! See what you have done! 😀 Just kidding…. if I do decide on the A6 it will be for 2026… staying strong! 🤪📚

[@morethanlettering]

🧢 love catching up on your vlogs!

[@ixorako]

🧢 I love the HON ever since they introduced it so I am definitely going to use one again next year! The A6 size just brings me so much joy just from looking at it when I hold it in my hand! For the most part I think I have my line up figured out but there is still time haha

[@Simplevida5]

Excellent video! I think you did a great job 👏 breaking it down as I’m on the fence about purchasing another journal/planner until I finish the ones I already have 😂😂. Love the hobonichi life 📕, the pens,markers & stickers you use. Would love to know where you get most of them. Again congrats 🎉 one of the best video breakdowns. I’m a new subscriber because of this video. 🤓

[@user-gl5ld9vm7i]

Thank you for this wonderful video! Now, I have ideas on what to do with my Wonderland, which is similar to Hobonichi! Keep up the wonderful videos!!

[@ashenamber]

🧢 Great vid Job! I also am using the Hon as my journal this year but I found that when I was traveling (unless it was for months at a time) I liked my weeks to quickly log what was happening so I could then make spreads in my TN. Planner fatigue is sooo real. I just collage empty pages to make my books pretty when I flip thru them or at least try to repurpose them somehow if I abandon them for a while😊. I would love to see an in depth video on the plotter system as I use this for my day to day task list work planner now (shiranami bible). Mahalo for all you do from HI🤙🏾

[@lisajoyner8346]

Great video watching you has inspired me to journal again. I joined your patreon aa well to keep me inspired. I am journaling in my Cousin and 5 year A6. I also have a b6 stalogy for when i need more space. Looking forward to more videos 🧢🧢🧢

[@fufufuaru]

🧢1 - love the opening, esp it's kinda giving joshua weissman 🧢2 - Absolutely love that you're on camera. I dunno, it gives more credibility (for me) Like, "I stand by my words and here's my face to prove it" kinda thing, you know? Also I'm biased bec you remind me of my best friend

[@JobsJournal]

Love Joshua Weissman! Thanks for watching!

[@stationerynation]

Love the video, so fun!

[@thereadingqueue]

I got the Hobonichi Paddington Weeks for 2025! Can't wait to start journaling using a new format!!!

[@JackieXje]

🧢i love my Hobonichi A5 avec, i bought one for 2025 again. I daily journal in it. Sometimes i want to try my TN but the paper of Hobonichi is my fav ASMR so no TN for daily writing. Love your video🎉 thanks for sharing ❤❤❤❤

[@pinkpatx]

Hey, you're in front of the camera now! I like it. 😊🧢😊

[@howdydoodles]

I love all your videos, and I thought I remembered you saying you weren't in a Hobonichi right now because you had refrained from buying one on your release day video. I'm in so many journals, and I must admit that the covers override my sensibility to what's inside sometimes. I am spiraling deep into the rabbit hole of inks right now, so I'm trying to focus on papers that bring out the best in different inks. At least that gives me an excuse to explore different notebooks and journals. You mentioned a video on Plotter. I was looking at TN stuff just last night, and I was drawn to the Plotter cover because I don't like the knot on the back of the TN. Still, I love everything about all the incredible stationery supplies they have put out, and it matches what I'm looking for in many ways. I noticed that the Plotter was ultra-expensive. If you made a video about that, I'd be interested in knowing more. Thanks👊

[@KellyLopez-q9n]

Thank you Job, I Love seeing your handsome face . I was using the hobonichi technique but I found I had to use it every day and I just couldn't keep up with it, so I went back to my travels note book. It works so much better for me. Since I have a busy schedule. And thank you for your videos.🥰🧢Love Kelly Your Favorite Nurse 🩺

[@Budgie511]

Great video Job and loved that you took the plunge with this video format :)). 🧢

[@creatifnomad]

🧢 Loved the video format and your willingness to try! I was "inspired" by you to use the a6 Hon (until the plot twist 😅) I am using the a5 Hon currently and having fun with it as a memory keeper. Will be re-dating a5 midori one day a page for 2025 to clear old stock.

[@leannezzers]

Job, the different shots!!! The cinematography of different poses, lighting, angles, locations, and even time of day? on top of the usual overhead recording? Such an exciting variety of shots while still maintaining a smooth script/speech- thank you for the hard work you put into your videos! Tomoe river paper isn't for me and I found that out after buying it in 2019. I use that weeks for ink swatching now I'm not a fan of the covers of cousin and avec either ; ; traveler's notebook leather has really spoiled me!

[@AuntieAlexandra]

🧢 🎩 👒 I just started using my A6 Techo again after falling off for some time, and I’m really enjoying it! This is good inspiration. And I know what you mean by us plannerheads being distracted by all the lovely notebooks and planners out there. 😂

[@isabelpires3423]

Great video, nice that you’re on video now. I like your honesty on the Techo and how it needs to work for you. 🧢

[@JobsJournal]

Thank you for watching! I hope it was helpful!

[@emdeehogan5078]

I enjoyed this video! Thank you so much!

[@michelebenages]

Hi Job, I loved this video! 🧢´My first Hobonichi purchase arrived earlier this week, I bought a Day free A6 and a Yumi Kitagishi cover. I think the day free will close a gap in my system, which is mainly bullet journaling. I'd love to watch an in-depth video on Travelers and Plotter.

[@Kari-SF]

lovely video. I'm so glad you showed your face before the SF Pen show because I recognized you, I went to say hi and you were the sweetest 🤗 🧢

[@kellylovesthepens]

Loved it Job! 🧢🪖⛑️

[@JobsJournal]

Thank you!

[@PhilAMakes]

🧢 Great video 👌 Interesting to see your process. Would love to see how you use your Travelers as well as your Plotter 👍

[@JobsJournal]

Will definitely start working on it!

[@ziabecks568]

hai, Jobs! Thanks you being honest to us... really important for me who wanna try that planner system from Hobonichi, aside from my bujo and TN journaling system. So I already bought one last week , to satisfy my curiousity!..let's see...😁

[@Rosepineres]

Ah! You’re showing your face now! 👏👏👏👏❤️ Love it! I need to binge watch your videos! I’m back journaling after a lonnng hiatus, and you’re one of my inspiration! Thank you for sharing your life book journey with us! ❤🙏

[@JobsJournal]

So glad you’re back in the journaling game!

[@arcboy2011]

Yes please do a video on all three of the planners. Compare and contrast all three. 🎩🧢

[@bedhead-studio]

The man, the myth, the legend.

[@a_white3260]

🧢 TFS, very much enjoyed your video and review. I wish the A6 Techo had a weekly, then I'd consider it near perfect, lke a mini version of the cousin. Hobo make an additional weekly to compliment it so why not put it all in one book 🤔

[@adulting_at_30]

I love your videos more that you show your face. I can see all your facial expressions it’s so contagious. 🧢

[@ApricityLife]

🎩 Loved this video ❤

[@NancyLiliG]

omg this intro!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yesssssss!!!!!!!

[@NancyLiliG]

🧢🧢🧢

[@JobsJournal]

Yay glad you enjoyed it!

[@marsallaking2250]

Love your style. I plan to try the Hobonichi Arts & Science A6 book for daily journaling in 2025. 🐱

[@JobsJournal]

Aww thank you so much! I hope you love using your Arts & Science for 2025!

[@teaforthesoul]

That's my favourite Hobonichi 🥰

[@bigheadtaco]

good seeing you buddy. Can't wait to hang out with you again soon. Bring the Techo with you, I want to see it 🙂

[@JobsJournal]

Yes! Can't wait to hang out in YVR soon!

[@naomipriddy7436]

Loved this style video :) 🧢

[@overduehaunt]

loved seeing your face job ! great video :-]

[@moni_rd9910]

😸 love your content!! I use the cousin and I love it!

[@KimShelly-r8u]

🧢 Hello! Would love an in-depth look at TN, and if/how you incorporate the special items (ex: Love and Trip when it’s out). Thanks for sharing!

[@JobsJournal]

Will keep this in mind!

[@KimShelly-r8u]

@@JobsJournal Fun video - thanks! 🙃 🗓️

[@annettefertitta6868]

I have that same one - dragon pattern and since I live near a coast, they remind me of seahorses

[@planesydiarios]

I always enjoy your videos, thank you for making them. 😊🧢

[@ttmacdr]

🧢 Love my Hobonichi techo A6! I am, however, going to try the Sterling Ink A6 common planner for 2025 just to see how much of a difference it will be so we will see how it goes.

[@thejournaldiaries]

Hi Job, I love this video! ❤ your hon looks lovely & fluffy. I love hobonichi alot :) its the best brand for me 😊