KOKUYO 2023 Jibun Techo Diary Biz Mini Black

The Jibun Techo Biz is similar to Jibun Techo DIARY, but with a more calm color scheme that match business settings. The various contents are useful for both business and personal planning.

JIBUN means "myself" and TECHO means "planner" in Japanese.

A simple design : Keeping the same handy organizational formats, the JIBUN_TECHO Biz features muted colors and fonts that look right in a business context.

Opens at a flat angle : Lay-flat binding makes all parts of the page equally easy to write on.

Uses MIO paper : The planner uses faster-drying, lower-show-through MIO paper. The inner sheets have a pleasantly substantial feel, so the pages turn nice and crisply.

A cover with a pen-holder : Wide enough to hold a multi-colored ballpoint or other thicker pen, the pen-holder is handily accessible. The cover also has a pocket for business cards and similar items.

Monthly schedule : The calendar block lets you see the whole month at a glance. For months that start in the middle of the week, the end of the previous month is also shown, making it easier to read. The calendar can be used until March of the following year.

Monthly project : You can see two months in a row, which is useful for project management. By writing in the subdivisions on the left-hand side, you can make your progress visible at a glance. You can also use this area to graph your weight, share prices, and so on.

Weekly schedule : Providing equal space for weekdays and weekends, this 24-hour vertical layout helps you keep track of your daily activities.

My dream in 2023 : It makes more sense to note down your goals for the year instead of month-by-month. The goals section is also subdivided, making it easier to think things through. (On the left hand side is an age chart for finding out someone’s age quickly from their birth year.)

Money plan : It’s surprisingly hard to keep track of how much you spend each month. Try logging your spending here, so you can see exactly what’s going on. There are also some items left blank for you to customize.

Book & movie list : Use this list to log books you want to read (or have read), movies you want to see (or have seen), and so on. Record your verdict with a face symbol, or jot down a brief review.

Gifts given/received : It’s all too easy to forget gifts received. Even if you resolve at the time to return the favor later, you’ll probably forget unless you write it down. You can also use this list to log gifts you've given.

Promise list : Verbal promises tend not to be kept. In the moment, you intend to keep them, but afterwards you simply forget. When you make a promise, get into the habit of writing it down straight away.

Looking back on 2023 : Here’s where you can summarize and reflect on everything you did and logged in your JIBUN_TECHO this year.