{"product_id":"hobonichi-yuichi-inoue-amenimo-makezu","title":"Hobonichi 2026 Weeks: Yuichi Inoue - Amenimo Makezu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe works of calligrapher Yuichi Inoue—known for breaking free from the confines of traditional calligraphy and creating bold, powerful pieces full of life—have been made into a Weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to his iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eichijisho\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—works in which he boldly wrote a single large kanji character—Yuichi Inoue also created many pieces using conté crayon. This cover features one such work, his rendition of the poem \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBe Not Defeated by the Rain\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Amenimo Makezu) by poet Kenji Miyazawa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s said that Inoue kept writing even when the conté crayon broke, scratching out mistakes with intense strokes and pushing forward in a single burst of energy. To capture that raw emotion, the cover is made of a rough, canvas-like material with a gritty texture. The cover has been constructed as a light hardcover book with some give to it so it still bends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg data-val=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1101.com\/store\/techo\/2026\/detail_images\/wb26_inoue\/extra_01.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe off-white cover is designed to highlight the raw beauty of the calligraphy, featuring the opening and closing lines of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBe Not Defeated by the Rain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The spine is accented with an energizing shade of orange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg data-val=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1101.com\/store\/techo\/2026\/detail_images\/wb26_inoue\/extra_02.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print faithfully reproduces the varying shades of ink, smudges, and texture of the original strokes. Take a moment to look closely and appreciate every detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg data-val=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1101.com\/store\/techo\/2026\/detail_images\/wb26_inoue\/extra_03.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe year 2026 and the English credit for the artwork are stamped in matte silver foil. The clean, minimal finish is designed to let the calligraphy take center stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg data-val=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1101.com\/store\/techo\/2026\/detail_images\/wb26_inoue\/extra_04.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Weeks comes with a bonus: a Hobonichi Pencil Board featuring the full text of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBe Not Defeated by the Rain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The front side displays the calligraphy in navy blue on a green background, evoking the imagery of rain and wind. The reverse side is off-white and features the iconic phrase “Be not defeated by the rain, Nor let the wind prove your better.” Enjoy the world of Yuichi Inoue’s calligraphy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"title\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth aria-label=\"spec\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH: 188 x W: 94 x T: 11 mm \/ H: 7.4\" x W: 3.7\" x T: 0.4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth aria-label=\"spec\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 140 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth aria-label=\"spec\"\u003eMain material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRayon \/ Paper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"covers\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible Techo Covers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks Cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Hobonichi","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":56444910535040,"sku":"4573630239677","price":43.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/6880\/1464\/files\/hobonichi-2026-weeks-yuichi-inoue-amenimo-makezu-image05.webp?v=1756680449","url":"https:\/\/www.thejournalshop.mom\/products\/hobonichi-yuichi-inoue-amenimo-makezu","provider":"The Journal Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}