{"product_id":"kyohei-sakaguchi-field-sky-hobonichi-cousin-a5-techo-cover-cover-only","title":"Kyohei Sakaguchi: Field Sky [Hobonichi Cousin (A5) Techo Cover] (Cover Only)","description":"\u003cp\u003e■ Kyohei Sakaguchi: Field Sky [Hobonichi Cousin (A5) Techo Cover] (Cover Only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬\u003cbr\u003e－Features－\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe doesn’t construct buildings, yet he’s an architect. He writes, sings, photographs, and paints. Kyohei Sakaguchi has continued creating in all these forms—effortlessly, like breathing. This Hobonichi Techo cover features one of his pastel paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving in Kumamoto Prefecture, Sakaguchi began growing vegetables on a plot he rented in a community garden in 2020. On his way to the garden and while tending his plot, he captures the scenery with his smartphone. He uses these photos as references for his pastel artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis picture, “Field Sky,” was drawn on October 17, 2021. The tall autumn sky glows pale blue, with dry air and white clouds swelling upward. The trees swaying in the wind, the strong, sprawling branches and leaves stretching into the vast sky—all radiate the vibrant force of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his essay “The Path to the Field,” featured in the artbook Pastel, Sakaguchi writes,\u003cbr\u003e“Like brushing my teeth, washing my face, or taking a bath, I go to the field and draw with pastels.”\u003cbr\u003eWe hope that opening this techo will become just as naturally integrated into your daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the Cousin-size cover, the picture is laid out to fill the surface generously. The cool blue sky, white clouds, and deep green trees together tell the story of a sky over a fertile field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough almost photographic in its precision, a closer look reveals the powdery texture of the pastels—the gentle smudges and strokes made by hand give the piece a warm, tactile feel. To capture this texture, the artwork is printed on fine-grained, delicate polyester fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is made of white faux leather, resembling the paper used for pastel drawings. The bookmark is a soft, cool gray to complement the overall tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA portion of the picture is also printed onto the butterfly-stopper pen holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakaguchi is someone who excels at continuing—whether it’s drawing, writing, or making music—but you get the sense he’d gently remind you: “Write when you feel like it. Don’t force it when you need a break. That’s perfectly okay.”\u003cbr\u003eLook up, and there’s the sky. Look down, and there’s a drawing of the sky.\u003cbr\u003eThis cover carries the promise of bright, clear days ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s also a notebook titled A Notebook to Help Me Remember, featuring another pastel work by Sakaguchi. It has the same cover design as the Weeks version. The horizontal A5 size includes light blue grid pages inspired by the color of the sky, printed on Tomoe River paper—the same as is used in Hobonichi Techo books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/6594\/1177\/files\/5_0767c09d-b6e4-47bc-b205-1f85a9c75feb.jpg?v=1773314672\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬\u003cbr\u003e－Specifications－\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize    H: 228 x W: 337 x T: 3 mm \/ H: 9\" x W: 13.3\" x T: 0.1\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight    Approx. 170 g\u003cbr\u003eMain material    Exterior: Polyester \/ Interior: PU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬\u003cbr\u003e[Shipping]\u003cbr\u003eOur shop is located in Japan.\u003cbr\u003eThis item will be shipped by Japan Post registered airmail with tracking number and insurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt usually takes 1-3 weeks for the item to be delivered to most countries from Japan.\u003cbr\u003e** It can take longer depending on the transportation, customs clearance as well as the mail handling procedures and other factors in the country of destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will ship this item within 3-5 business days after confirming the payment.\u003cbr\u003e** We do not ship on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases.\u003cbr\u003eThe discounted combined shipping rate will show up automatically when you add items to your shopping cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will pack the item(s) with great care so that it will not be damaged during transit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e－Thanks for visiting our shop!－\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ttstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46614120923321,"sku":null,"price":10300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/6594\/1177\/files\/Kyohei_Sakaguchi_Field_Sky_Hobonichi_Cousin_A5_Techo_Cover_-1.webp?v=1773314690","url":"https:\/\/ttstore223.myshopify.com\/products\/kyohei-sakaguchi-field-sky-hobonichi-cousin-a5-techo-cover-cover-only","provider":"ttstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}