"This isn't something you'll see in Japanese planners. Instead, you're given more free space to write in your own things like daily habit trackers or a daily schedule, rather than having those sections pre-made for you. You can also build a planner with different workbooks, like the Jibun Techo First Kit, which is reminiscent of refillable Filofax-style systems but with a much cooler aesthetic."
"While Hobonichi's beloved flagship is undoubtedly the OG Techo, I love my Techo Cousin. It adds a weekly spread at the front of the planner, and the A5 size is ideal for me to have enough space to write out my daily must-haves. This includes my work to-dos, my personal to-dos, my habit tracker, and my schedule for the day, and there's still room for other miscellaneous lists or musings without needing to crack out an extra notebook."
"The regular Techo is cheaper since it skips out on the weekly spread section (which you really don't need, since it's in the front of the book, separate from the daily spreads, and easy to forget about). It's also a little smaller-A6 size instead of A5. I really like the A5 size, but the regular Techo is a great and affordable place to start if you want to see if Japanese planners are for you."
Japanese planners offer open-ended customization and free space for personal habit trackers and daily schedules rather than pre-made sections. Refillable-style systems like the Jibun Techo First Kit allow building planners with multiple workbooks and a cooler aesthetic. Open-ended layouts support changing goals and provide fresh starts for each month, week, and day. Hobonichi Techo Cousin includes a front weekly spread and A5 sizing that accommodates work and personal to-dos, habit tracking, schedules, and additional notes without needing another notebook. The regular Techo is smaller (A6) and more affordable by omitting the weekly section. Kokuyo Jibun Techo integrates Diary, Life, and Ideas notebooks.
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