Yumi Kitagishi: Travel Journal · A6 Original Cover for Hobonichi Techo

Illustrator Yumi Kitagishi’s artwork has made waves all over the world, and this year her work returns to our lineup for another techo cover. This 2025 edition cover features brand new artwork.

The world in Kitagishi’s acrylic gouache paintings evoke lovely, warm feelings of gazing at an enchanting picture book.

The theme of this cover is Travel Journal. There’s a cat sitting at a desk and writing in a diary while reminiscing about a trip, including memories of an otter, panda, seal, octopus...
The brilliant colors of these memories make for a colorful and fun cover that feels like you’ll discover something new every time you look at it.

Reminiscing and filling the diary with memories of the trip is time well spent.

The cover is filled with blooming flowers and animal friends met along the way. It looks like it was a fun and fulfilling trip!

The back of the cover has a large pocket with an illustration inside it. Peek inside and check it out.

The cover interior is red. The right-hand pocket has a cute cat that’s showing off its belly. The cover also includes a cat-design brand card. It looks cute peeking out from the pocket, and you can leave it there so you can look forward to seeing it every time you open the cover.

The left-hand pocket shows a colorful envelope and flowers.

The red and blue bookmarks provide a nice accent and are kept simple with the lack of charms on the ends.

Various stationery products with Kitagishi’s art are also for sale, including a pencil board, sticky notes, sticky note tabs, and a Deco Rush. They’re great for using together!

About Yumi Kitagishi　

Illustrator. Creates works with a rich sense of color and the warmth of hand-drawing, giving people a picture book-like view of the world. Illustrated Almost Christmas (published by Hakusensha) and Kitty Cat Nursery Strolling Car (written by Hiroshi Ishizaki, published by Kodansha).

The Hobonichi Techo is used by pairing a techo book with a cover.  Please note this purchase is for the cover only. Pick out a Hobonichi Techo Book here!

• Fits the A6 Original Hobonichi Techo
• Material: Polyester
• Size: 165 x 244 x 3mm