Hobonichi Techo 2025 Cousin Book Simplified Chinese A5 Planner

In this review of the Hobonichi Techo 2025 Cousin Book the bottom line is simple: it is a daily planner for people who want a roomy, high-quality page every day in a compact A5 format. The reviewer finds the Simplified Chinese edition especially useful for Mandarin readers who value thin, bleed-resistant Tomoe River paper and a thread-stitch binding that lets the book lie flat. For anyone who journals, pastes mementos or needs a flexible daily canvas, this planner delivers the core benefits without unnecessary frills.

Key Features

• Daily full-page layout: Each day has its own page offering generous space to write plans, journal entries or paste tickets and photos without feeling cramped.
• Tomoe River paper: The thin, light paper resists ink bleed so fountain pens and fine liners perform well and entries remain crisp.
• Lay-flat stitch binding: The thread-stitch binding keeps the book open on a desk so you can write across both pages comfortably without holding it down.
• 3.7 mm graph grid: The subtle grid encourages neat handwriting and flexible layouts while remaining easy to ignore for freeform notes or sketches.
• Simplified Chinese edition: Calendar elements and interface text are presented in Simplified Chinese, making the planner immediately usable for Mandarin readers.
• Compact A5 size: The A5 dimensions balance portability and writing area so the book is usable both at home and on a desk.

Who It's For

This planner is aimed at daily users who want a reliable, well-made notebook with a full page per day and minimal distractions. It suits people who keep a planner on a desk for regular reference and those who like to combine scheduling with journaling, sketching or pasting souvenirs.

It is less suitable for users who need an ultra-light travel planner or those who prefer digital calendars for sync and reminders. If you require multiple daily time blocks or a highly structured hourly timetable, a different planner with hourly layouts may be a better fit.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Excellent paper for pen work reduces bleed and shows off handwriting nicely.
• Lay-flat stitch binding makes writing near the gutter comfortable and practical.
• Daily pages plus monthly and yearly spreads provide a complete 2025 workflow in one book.
• Graph paper at 3.7 mm supports tidy layouts, lists, and simple diagrams.

Cons

• The A5 size and weight make it less ideal for those who want a very lightweight carry-everywhere planner.
• Thin paper, while excellent for ink, can feel delicate to some users who prefer thicker cardstock pages.

Specifications

Edition	Simplified Chinese
Size	A5 (H 148 x W 105 x T 15 mm)
Pages	544 pages (Daily pages Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2025: 377 pages)
Paper	Thin Tomoe River paper, bleed-resistant
Grid	Graph paper, 3.7 mm
Binding	Thread-stitch (lay-flat)
Start of week	Monday-start week

Our Verdict

The Hobonichi Techo 2025 Cousin Book in Simplified Chinese is a thoughtful daily planner for people who prize quality paper, a full-page daily canvas and a bind that stays flat during use. It represents solid value for writers and journalers who want a durable, well-structured physical planner for 2025, provided they accept the slightly heavier A5 format.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the planner include yearly and monthly calendars?
Yes. It contains yearly calendars for 2024-2026 and monthly pages from Dec. 2024 to Mar. 2026, plus a 2025 yearly index.

What language is the planner printed in?
The interior elements are printed in Simplified Chinese, suitable for Mandarin readers.

Will fountain pens bleed through the pages?
The Tomoe River paper is designed to resist bleeding and performs well with fountain pens, though some very wet nibs may still show shadowing on thin paper.