Uploaded April 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Join me for a detailed comparison of the Hobonichi (A5, A6, and Weeks) and Jibun Techo planners. I go through the similarities and differences in style, layout, and features, and discuss my views on the pros and cons of each planner. Be warned - this is quite long!

Note: in the video I couldn't confirm that the B6 slim Jibun Techo has the same vertical weekly layout as the A5 slim. I've since found confirmation that it does! Here's a video on it: youtube.com/watch?v=DNHImEWD6HU&t=1245s

Hobonichi website: 1101.com/store/techo/en/lineup
Jibun Techos are available here: etsy.com/uk/shop/KawaiiTokyo?ref=pr_faveshops§ion_id=17278527

My video on the 2017 Jibun Techo: youtube.com/watch?v=H7b8ZZjJy3A&t=2007s
My video on the 2017 Hobonichi Cousin: youtube.com/watch?v=j8KclUoTR0k&t=861s
My video on the 2017 Hobonichi Weeks: youtube.com/watch?v=_driIp3zmJE
My video on the 2017 Hobonichi Original (A6): youtube.com/watch?v=fHv9i0zSP-8&t=206s


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