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title: "Hobonichi Kitagishi Book Band with Charm (White Cat)"
canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/hobonichi-kitagishi-book-band-with-charm/"
description: "Hobonichi × Yumi Kitagishi Book Band with Charm explained: a 160 mm red elastic band with a white-cat house charm and two pen loops for the HON A6 and A5."
category: "Accessories"
type: "Book band"
published: 2026-10-24
updated: 2026-10-24
author: "Ellis Penhale"
publisher: "Stationery Times"
sources: 3
products:
  - name: "Hobonichi Yumi Kitagishi Book Band with Charm, White Cat"
    brand: "Hobonichi"
    brand_origin: "Japan"
    made_in: "Not stated"
    material: "Polyester and rubber elastic band; PU (faux leather) charm"
    released: "2026"
    price_band: "$$ ($5–20 per item, typical US retail, October 2026)"
    manufacturer: "Hobonichi Co., Ltd. (Tokyo)"
    model: "Yumi Kitagishi Book Band with Charm (White Cat)"
    url: "https://www.1101.com/store/techo/ja/2027/pc/detail_toolstoys/tt_bookband_kitagishi/"
---

# Hobonichi Kitagishi Book Band with Charm (White Cat)

> The Hobonichi Book Band with Charm (White Cat) is an elastic band with a hook that keeps a Hobonichi Techo HON closed, adjusting to both the A6 and A5 sizes. It holds two pens and carries a faux-leather charm by illustrator Yumi Kitagishi. Hobonichi lists it at 40 × 160 × 6 mm, about 11 g, for ¥1,430 (about US$9.10).

- URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/hobonichi-kitagishi-book-band-with-charm/
- Category: Accessories
- Author: Ellis Penhale
- Published: 2026-10-24
- Updated: 2026-10-24

![Hobonichi Kitagishi Book Band with Charm: a red band closing an A6 HON and the band laid flat at 160 mm with its pen loops and house charm](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/hobonichi-kitagishi-book-band-with-charm-16x9.png)

*The band on an A6 HON and laid flat, at 1 mm = 1.3 px.* Original drawing (SVG): <https://stationerytimes.com/images/hobonichi-kitagishi-book-band-with-charm-cover.svg>. Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

## Product facts

| Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobonichi Yumi Kitagishi Book Band with Charm, White Cat | Hobonichi (by Hobonichi Co., Ltd. (Tokyo)) | Japan | Not stated | Polyester and rubber elastic band; PU (faux leather) charm | 2026 | $$: $5–20 per item |

- Made in (Hobonichi Yumi Kitagishi Book Band with Charm, White Cat): Not stated. Hobonichi's Japanese and English store pages give size, weight and materials but no country of origin, and the Amazon US listing doesn't state one either. Source: https://www.1101.com/store/techo/ja/2027/pc/detail_toolstoys/tt_bookband_kitagishi/

## Key takeaways

- Hobonichi lists it at H40 × W160 × T6 mm (1.6 × 6.3 × 0.2 in) and about 11 g.
- A hook closure adjusts the band to fit both the A6 and the A5 Hobonichi Techo HON.
- It has a pen holder for 2 pens of different thicknesses, plus a PU charm of a white-cat house.
- The Japan price is ¥1,430 (about US$9.10); Amazon US showed 50+ bought in the past month on October 24, 2026.
- Hobonichi doesn't state where it's made.

## What is the Hobonichi Kitagishi Book Band with Charm?

**It's an elastic band that keeps a planner or book shut in your bag, with a pen holder and a faux-leather charm drawn by illustrator Yumi Kitagishi.** Hobonichi made it for the 2027 Hobonichi Techo lineup, alongside Kitagishi's covers and [White Cat stickers](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/hobonichi-kitagishi-white-cat-stickers/).

The charm, in Hobonichi's photos, is a little pink house with a red roof and the white cat in the doorway. The band is red.

## Book band specs

| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maker | Hobonichi Co., Ltd. (Tokyo), with Yumi Kitagishi |
| Size | H40 × W160 × T6 mm (1.6 × 6.3 × 0.2 in) |
| Weight | About 11 g |
| Closure | Hook; move it to fit A6 or A5 |
| Pen holder | 2 pens of different thicknesses |
| Materials | Polyester and rubber band; PU charm |
| Fits | Hobonichi Techo HON, A6 and A5 |
| Japan price | ¥1,430 (about US$9.10), tax included |
| Made in | Not stated |
| Price band | $$ ($5–20) |

![Kitagishi book band laid flat to scale: 160 mm red band with hook, two pen loops and a 40 mm house charm](https://stationerytimes.com/images/hobonichi-kitagishi-book-band-with-charm-size.svg)

*The band laid flat at 1 mm = 3 px.*

## Which Hobonichi books does it fit?

**Hobonichi says the HON in both A6 and A5: you change where the hook fastens.** The HON is Hobonichi's hardcover planner.

The A6 Original and A5 Cousin share those page sizes, so the band should fit them as well, though a thick cover adds bulk. We haven't tried it on a Cousin in a cover yet. See our [Hobonichi lineup guide](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/hobonichi-techo-lineup-explained/) for each book's thickness.


## How do the pen loops work?

**Two loops on the band hold two pens, one thicker than the other, so a gel pen and a fountain pen can both ride along.** Hobonichi doesn't publish the loop diameters.

Because the pens sit on the band, they also stop it sliding off the book. A planner with a built-in pen holder, like the [Colors cover](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/hobonichi-techo-colors-cover/), may not need it.

## Is it worth buying?

**If you carry a HON or want Kitagishi's cat on a plain book, yes: it's a useful closure first and a charm second.** On Amazon US it showed 50+ bought in the past month on October 24, 2026, priced in our $$ band.

The charm is a fixed part of the band, so you can't move it to a bookmark. For a charm you can hang anywhere, look at the [Hobonichi Techo Mini Keychain](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/hobonichi-techo-mini-keychain/).

## How does it compare with other ways to keep a planner closed?

**It's the only option here that adds pen storage and a charm; a cover with a pen loop does the closing job without a band.**

| Option | Closes the book | Holds pens | Charm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitagishi Book Band with Charm | Yes, hook | 2 | Yes |
| [Hobonichi Colors cover](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/hobonichi-techo-colors-cover/) | Yes, butterfly stopper with a pen | 2 | Bookmark charms |
| [Hobonichi Techo Mini Keychain](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/hobonichi-techo-mini-keychain/) | No | No | Is the charm |

A band also works on books Hobonichi didn't make, such as a novel or a memo pad, which Hobonichi suggests bundling together.

## What else is in the Kitagishi series?

**Hobonichi's 2027 lineup pairs the band with Kitagishi covers, stickers, an embroidered bookmark, ballpoint pens, a clip and pouches.** The embroidered White Cat bookmark costs ¥1,320 (about US$8.40) in Japan, per Hobonichi's store data.

Kitagishi is a picture-book author as well as an illustrator; her books include しろくろねこの ゆうびんやさん (Akane Shobo).

## What are the downsides?

**The charm is sewn to the band, the band is bright red, and Hobonichi gives no origin or loop sizes.** If your pens are very thick, check the loops in person first.

## Where is it made?

**Hobonichi doesn't say, so we list it as Not stated.** Its store pages give the size, weight and materials only; other Hobonichi accessories, such as the mini keychain, are labeled made in China, but that doesn't tell us about this band.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does the Kitagishi book band fit a Hobonichi Original or Cousin?

Hobonichi says it fits the HON in A6 and A5. The Original is also A6 and the Cousin A5, so it should close those too; a book in a thick cover may need the looser hook position.

### How many pens does the book band hold?

Two, of different thicknesses, per Hobonichi. The loops sit on the band itself, so the pens ride on the outside of the book.

### What is the charm on the Hobonichi book band made of?

PU, a faux leather, printed with Yumi Kitagishi's white cat. The band itself is polyester and rubber elastic.

### How heavy is the Kitagishi book band?

About 11 g, per Hobonichi, and 6 mm thick, so it adds little to a planner in a bag.

### Who is Yumi Kitagishi?

A Japanese illustrator and picture-book author whose white cat appears across Hobonichi's 2027 covers and stationery. Her books include Shirokuro Neko no Yubinyasan.

### Is the Hobonichi book band made in Japan?

Hobonichi doesn't say. Its store pages give size, weight and materials but no country of origin, so we list it as Not stated.

## Sources

- [北岸由美 / チャーム付きブックバンド しろねこ (Hobonichi Japanese store: 2027 NEW; fits HON A6 and A5 by moving the hook; holds two pens; PU charm; H40 × W160 × T6 mm; about 11 g; ¥1,430 in the store's item data; read October 24, 2026)](https://www.1101.com/store/techo/ja/2027/pc/detail_toolstoys/tt_bookband_kitagishi/)
- [Yumi Kitagishi Book Band with Charm (White Cat) (Hobonichi English store: elastic with a hook, faux-leather charm, pen holder for two pens)](https://www.1101.com/store/techo/en/2027/pc/detail_toolstoys/tt_bookband_kitagishi/)
- [Amazon US: Hobonichi Techo Accessories, Yumi Kitagishi Book Band with Charm (White Cat) (50+ bought in the past month, October 24, 2026)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7H5QY34)