Cult-status Techo planners using super-thin Tomoe River paper as creative companions
Hobonichi embodies 'mingei' (Japanese folk craft) principles, combining simplicity, functionality, and exceptional materials to create planners that serve as blank canvases for documenting life. Their philosophy is inspired by the Buddhist proverb 'Every day is a good day,' emphasizing mindful daily living and the belief that planners should adapt to users rather than constrain them.
Signature$45
The signature pocket-sized daily planner on ultra-thin Tomoe River paper with lay-flat binding and daily inspirational quotes.
Signature$62
The larger A5 version featuring daily, weekly, and monthly layouts on fountain-pen-friendly Tomoe River paper.
Signature$34
Slim horizontal weekly planner with integrated hardcover, perfect for on-the-go scheduling with 75 blank memo pages.
Signature$61
A five-year daily journal for tracking life across years, with brown faux-leather cover and gold foil details.
$8
Clear protective cover that fits over Techo covers, allowing personalization while protecting from wear.
$6
Slim writing surface that slides into the Techo, providing smooth support and preventing pen indentations.
🇯🇵 JP · $5-$50
Traveler's Company creates tools for 'travelers of life' - those who journey through the world with a curious spirit. Their philosophy centers on simple, enduring design where leather covers develop unique patina over time, reflecting the owner's journey. The brand encourages slow living and mindful documentation, believing every day is a new adventure worth recording.
🇯🇵 JP · $10-$50
Kokuyo believes that tools shape the way we think, write, and work. Founded in 1905 with the vision of being the 'honor of Japan,' they focus on thoughtful, innovative design that makes everyday stationery a joy to use. Their philosophy centers on enriching the world through work and creativity, with products designed by observing real users to solve genuine problems.
🇯🇵 JP · $21-$100+
Postalco creates tools that feel invisible in use - so well-designed that they allow you to focus on the task at hand rather than the tool itself. Founded in Brooklyn in 2000 and now based in Tokyo for over 20 years, they embody 'mottainai' (the Japanese philosophy of minimizing waste) while applying traditional Japanese craftsmanship to everyday objects. Their products are designed to be used by anyone and reveal their beauty through daily use.
🇯🇵 JP · $20-$70
Kakimori celebrates the joy of writing ('We write with joy') through thoughtfully crafted stationery that transforms everyday writing into an immersive ritual. Rooted in Tokyo's Kuramae shitamachi district, the brand honors local craftsmanship while blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern minimalist design. Their products are designed for long-lasting use and personal expression, embodying the Japanese spirit of 'monozukuri' (the art of making things).
🇯🇵 JP · $15-$40
Stalogy embodies the philosophy of 'What should have been, is' - creating essential stationery that eliminates unnecessary ornamentation to arrive at what should have existed all along. Born from a collaboration between Nitoms' adhesive technology expertise and creative director Manabu Mizuno of Good Design Company, the brand unifies 'sta-ndard' and 'techno-logy' to raise the standard level of stationery through Japanese minimalist design.
🇩🇪 DE · $20-$50
Leuchtturm1917's philosophy of 'Denken mit der Hand' (thinking with the hand) celebrates the physical act of writing as a gateway to clearer thought and deeper learning. Every product is guided by the belief that details make the difference, featuring thread-bound construction, numbered pages, and thoughtfully designed features that transform note-taking into a deliberate creative practice.