Hobonichi 2026 A5 Cousin Cover: Makoto Matsubayashi - Pink Flowers
Description
This techo cover features a drawing by printmaker and artist Makoto Matsubayashi, who is based in Kochi Prefecture.
Using crayons with bold, free-flowing strokes, Matsubayashi illustrated a large, blooming flower. The gentle wavering of the hand-drawn lines gives it a soft, inviting charm. The bright pink base color was chosen to reflect the feel of Matsubayashi’s original artwork, resulting in a design that lifts your spirits and fills you with joy the moment you see it.
The fabric is a smooth polyester that feels light to the touch. The flower is printed in white ink, while silver lines stretch vertically and horizontally across the surface—faithfully recreating Matsubayashi’s original drawing. Even the subtle textures, like the unevenness of the lines, are carefully reproduced to retain the hand-drawn feel of the artwork.
The interior features the same pink color as the cover. On the upper part of the right-side, you’ll find two flowers printed in white ink.
There’s also an outer back pocket for quickly slipping things in and out, and if you peek inside, you’ll spot another printed flower tucked within.
One of the two bookmark charms also features a flower design by Matsubayashi. The charm is finished in the same vivid pink as the cover.
This design is part of a wider collection that includes stationery and accessories to match your techo cover or Weeks.
Makoto Matsubayashi’s cover, bursting with blooming flowers, is sure to fill your 2026 with fun and energy.
Specifications
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Size H: 228 x W: 337 x T: 3 mm / H: 9" x W: 13.3" x T: 0.1" Weight Approx. 170 g Main material Exterior: Polyester / Interior: Polyester Compatible Techo Books -
Cousin (A5)
1 page per day -
Cousin Avec (A5)
1 page per day 6-month book - Day-Free
Monthly notebook
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Cousin (A5)
This techo cover features a drawing by printmaker and artist Makoto Matsubayashi, who is based in Kochi Prefecture.
Using crayons with bold, free-flowing strokes, Matsubayashi illustrated a large, blooming flower. The gentle wavering of the hand-drawn lines gives it a soft, inviting charm. The bright pink base color was chosen to reflect the feel of Matsubayashi’s original artwork, resulting in a design that lifts your spirits and fills you with joy the moment you see it.
The fabric is a smooth polyester that feels light to the touch. The flower is printed in white ink, while silver lines stretch vertically and horizontally across the surface—faithfully recreating Matsubayashi’s original drawing. Even the subtle textures, like the unevenness of the lines, are carefully reproduced to retain the hand-drawn feel of the artwork.
The interior features the same pink color as the cover. On the upper part of the right-side, you’ll find two flowers printed in white ink.
There’s also an outer back pocket for quickly slipping things in and out, and if you peek inside, you’ll spot another printed flower tucked within.
One of the two bookmark charms also features a flower design by Matsubayashi. The charm is finished in the same vivid pink as the cover.
This design is part of a wider collection that includes stationery and accessories to match your techo cover or Weeks.
Makoto Matsubayashi’s cover, bursting with blooming flowers, is sure to fill your 2026 with fun and energy.
Specifications
-
Size H: 228 x W: 337 x T: 3 mm / H: 9" x W: 13.3" x T: 0.1" Weight Approx. 170 g Main material Exterior: Polyester / Interior: Polyester Compatible Techo Books -
Cousin (A5)
1 page per day -
Cousin Avec (A5)
1 page per day 6-month book - Day-Free
Monthly notebook
-
Cousin (A5)
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