Book Cover

In addition to the Arts&Science logo, the Japanese characters for “techo” (which means “planner”) are stamped in gold on the chic, textured cover.

Convenient, portable A6 size

The Planner book is the same size as the Original book, so the books can use the same covers.

Tomoe River Paper

It is made from a light, durable paper called Tomoe River paper that feels great to use. This lets the techo be compact yet hold many pages.

180 degree lay-flat binding

Special stitch-binding allows the planner to lay completely flat without having to hold it down.

Rounded corners

The page corners are rounded to minimize creasing and damage to the edges when carried around or stored in a bag.

Serial number

Serial numbers on the inside back cover give each planner a unique identity and make your planner your very own special book.

New in 2025

The bonus pages have been updated. ("The Ultimate Packing List","How to Have Fun Keeping a Diary", "Oodles of Noodles")

2-color tab

Monthly tabs in charcoal gray or red (Sundays) assists with easy navigation anywhere in the planner.

Yearly calendar

A convenient double-page spread shows the yearly calendars for 2025 and 2026 at a glance for a useful reference when planning ahead.

Yearly index

Each 2-page spread contains 4 months, with a total of 16 months in the yearly index. It spans 16 months, from December 2024 to March 2026.

Monthly calendar

The graph paper design is lightly printed to make it easier to write. It's printed in charcoal gray and a striking red for a refreshing design.

One day per page

The planner features a format with a page devoted to each day. There’s lots of open space to plan the day ahead and enjoy recording your life.

Daily Page

Write in your daily schedule, list tasks, or keep a journal, paste in things like movie ticket stubs or newspaper articles, draw pictures, and more.

Customizable time line

12:00 is the only time listed on the page to simply divide each day into morning and afternoon. The latter section is given slightly larger space.

Dinner icon

The fork-and-knife icon offers users a recurring place to record dinner plans.

Mini calendar

The daily pages also include a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread. The dates of the current pages are outlined.

Turning the page to a new year

This warming-up page at the very beginning of the daily page section helps you get ready for the new year.

Coming Up!

At the beginning of each month there's a page for highlighting important dates, making to-do lists, and writing other notes to help in planning ahead.

Important Contacts

This page provides a place to keep up to 7 entries of often-used contacts and emergency contact information.

International Size Charts

Comparison charts for Japan, the US, the UK, and Europe include items such as clothing, shoes, hats and rings.

Memo page

The planner includes 16 dotted pages in the back for recording random thoughts and sketches or storing items of interest that aren’t time-sensitive.

My 100

You can make a list for anything you want: things to accomplish this year, books you’ve read, movies you’ve seen, snacks you’ve tried, and more!

Oodles of Noodles

This pages introduces the standard noodle types in Japan, such as soba and ramen, and lists recommended servings for each.

Personal Notes

Be sure to enter your contact information on the Personal Notes page in the back of your planner in case it’s misplaced.