A special collaboration between Hobonichi and the classic SUPER Famicom™ game MOTHER 2: Gyiyg Strikes Back! (EarthBound). The cover design features original clay figurines of beloved characters including Ness, Paula, Jeff, Mr. Saturn, King, and more, photographed in their original state from 1994.
The back cover continues the story with additional characters like Poo, Pokey, Dr. Andonuts, Bubble Monkey, and the Mach Pizza Guy. Foil-pressed MOTHER 2 and Hobonichi logos accent the design, while the spine features figurine prints for added delight when shelved.
Each HON book includes a set of exclusive Mr. Saturn paper clips (“In disguise.” and “Boing.”) and a clear A5 pencil board with grid lines, ruler markings, and a pen holder.
The contents mirror the Hobonichi Techo Cousin (A5) — with daily pages, monthly calendars, yearly index, and exclusive weekly spreads. Bound with thread-stitch binding and made with Tomoe River paper, the book lays completely flat for a smooth writing experience.
• Edition: Hobonichi Techo 2026 HON
• Size: A5 (Cousin equivalent)
• Language: English
• Start: January 2026 / Monday-start
• Format: Daily pages + monthly calendars + yearly index + weekly pages (two-page spreads)
Paper: Tomoe River paper — lightweight, durable, fountain-pen friendly
• Binding: Thread-stitch, opens flat (180°)
• Exclusive Mr. Saturn paper clips (set of 2)
• Clear A5 pencil board with 5mm grid, ruler markings, and pen holder
• Bonus Pages: Memories 2026, 12 Switches to Help You Focus, For a Comfortable Night’s Sleep
Copyright: © 1994 Nintendo / APE inc.
Ive been using Hobonichi planners for a few years and decided to give the larger A5 sized planner a try this year. I haven't used it yet, but im eager to give it a try. On a personal note, I'm glad the 'mother/earthbound' cover was available- it's from a video game that I played when I was a kid and it offers a fun/nostalgia factor. In any case I can't comment too much on the planner as I haven't used it yet, but I wanted to take the opportunity to express my appreciation for the excellent customer service I always receive when I visit your store. It's often slightly less expensive and more convenient to purchase stationary goods from online retailers, however, testing out the products and getting a feel for them is really important to me when buying stationary. The staff at Buchans is always very knowledgeable, very helpful and I always leave feeling as if I've been taken care of. Thank you!