Hobonichi A5 5-Year Techo [2026-2030] Cover and Book - Hiroko Kubota: The Sea’s Dream at Dawn

Cover and book

In a quiet, open landscape with a beautiful view, the world of Hiroko Kubota shines with originality, beauty, and unique ideas. This time, one of Kubota’s works has been turned into a cover for a Hobonichi 5-Year Techo.

To be worthy of something that you will keep for 5 years, it’s made to keep sparking your interest. Every time you inspect it closely, you will discover something fresh and new about the design. After many thoughtful exchanges with Kubota, we incorporated a variety of subtle, creative touches to this cover.

As sugar-grain meteors fall from the pale blue sky, the cat on the boat starts adjusting the salt levels. The lighthouse beats a steady rhythm of light, while flying fish stitch new seams across the waves. The giraffe-like gantry cranes gather for a waterside chat, occasionally letting out a yawn. This cover captures a mysterious moment at dawn, one that is only known to the sea.

A cat is riding the boat. If you look closely, you will see that alongside it, there is a bucket with the word “salt” written on it. Turns out it was this cat’s job to regulate the ocean’s salt levels all this time.

In the sky, a meteor shower flashes across the vastness. Within it, there is a single larger one, which catches the light and shines demurely with its gold foiling.

The giraffe-like gantry cranes are having a merry little chat. The flying fish on the other hand are happily swimming and jumping around, sewing together the water’s surface.