A year ready to fill
Dated planning for the year ahead, with Monday and Sunday starts.
- Shibui Techo 2027 Monday
- Shibui Techo 2027 Sunday
2027 + Undated Monday & Sunday start
渋い手帳
望むノートShibui Techo
Plan your study, work,
home, life, and more!
A versatile minimalist Japanese digital planner & notebook for your multiple life roles and unique needs. A bullet-style journal for rapid logging, brain dumps, and building your own system from scratch!
Download a landscape PDF, open it in a note-taking app, write or type on its pages, and tap links to move between sections. See devices, apps, and setup.
Fully hyperlinked50 note collections50+ templates11 leather-style covers
Meet Shibui Techo · 渋い手帳
A planner and notebook
for every part of your life.
Plan and organize your study, work, home, life, and more with this minimalist planner & notebook. Made for a flexible, ADHD-friendly approach to planning.
Plan with freedom
- Fully hyperlinked yearly, calendar, monthly, and weekly pages
- Vertical and Horizontal weekly layouts
- Minimalist, versatile Japanese design
- Rapid logging and bullet-style journaling
- No fixed daily pages to follow; copy a daily template when you need one
Keep your ideas together
- 50 linked note collections, with Grid or Plain pages
- Named categories or A–Q sections
- Four hidden sections included
- 50+ essential and paper template pages
- 120+ bonus insert pages, supplied as PNGs
Make it yours
- 11 leather-style covers
- Color schemes and White, Beige, or Kraft paper
- 2027 + Undated editions
- Monday + Sunday starts
- Bonus: Shibui Techo Months & Weeks 2026
This is a digital PDF planner and notebook. Use it in a compatible PDF annotation app on your device. No physical notebook, tablet, stylus, or app is included. See apps, devices, and how to start.
Meet your next everyday notebook
A little structure.
A lot of freedom.
Some days need a plan. Others need a list, a sketch, or a place to get everything out of your head.
Shibui Techo is a versatile minimalist rapid logging bullet-style journal planner made for total freedom! Unlike Yume Techo, it has no fixed daily pages to follow. It is perfect for rapid logging, brain dumps, and building your own system from scratch. Use the linked planning pages, make your own symbols, and build a system that works for you.
Created, designed, and used by a messy ADHD single mom, just trying hard to stay sane!
The idea behind NozomuNoto
Everybody is unique.
Your planner should fit you.
More than one role. One place to begin.
You can be a student and a part-time worker, a mother and an entrepreneur, a writer and a designer. Your life does not have to fit inside one fixed planning system.
NozomuNoto brings together minimalist Japanese notebook aesthetics and pages you can adapt for your own needs. Use your planner for the roles you have today, and let it change with you.
Created out of a real need
Tomoe Uehara is a single mom, graphic designer, art student, and professional. After using Japanese paper planners such as Hobonichi, Jibun Techo, and Nolty, she wanted a digital planner that was simple and flexible enough for her multiple roles—so she created her own.
She personally creates, tests, and uses NozomuNoto products in daily life. Shibui follows that same idea: enough structure to help you find your way, with open space to build your own system.
A week that works for you
Two layouts.
Your way of planning.
Choose your weekly layout in the customer Library. Both Monday and Sunday starts are included.
Shown: 2027 MondayPlans on the left.
Plans on the left.
Possibilities on the right.
Plan your week from top to bottom. Keep your daily plans on the left, with a full grid page on the right for lists, rapid logging, and ideas.
The small circle in each day’s section gives you a simple way to divide work and personal tasks, or day and night.
Make it yours
52 vertical weekly pages
Sunday and Monday starts, fully hyperlinked, with a rapid logging system. In the Vertical layout, the tiny circle splits the day’s section: use it for day and night, work and personal tasks, or high-priority and general tasks.
Extra space at the end of each month
There is an extra all-purpose page you can copy, paste, and rearrange to suit your needs. Use it for daily pages, bullet journaling, notes, and more. The empty grid space on the right of the Vertical weekly page is also ready for rapid logging and extra notes.
Index & note collections
Know where everything is.
Get there with a tap.
Use the index page to navigate your planner. Tap the hyperlinks to jump to different sections. You can also write on the index page to add your own notes or section titles for quick reference.
Your index, explained
- Month navigation
- Tap 1–12 at the top to open a month.
- Planning links
- Open the calendar, yearly index, monthly pages, and weekly pages.
- Your symbol key
- Write the personal keys and symbols you use for tasks, events, and notes.
- Monthly, weekly, and daily log templates
- Optional starting points for your own logs. Copy and paste before using.
- Collections index
- Find Collections 1–25 and Collections 26–50. Tap a number to open its section.
- Template index
- Choose a note-page template, duplicate it, and place your copy where you want to write.
For everything you’re into
50 collections.
So many possibilities.
A space for each class, project, journal, or subject you love. Give your collections a name, tap the number, and return to your notes whenever you need them.
- 50 linked note collections
- Your choice of Grid or Plain pages
- Named categories or A–Q sections
- Four hidden sections included
Need more room? Duplicate a note page in your annotation app and keep related ideas together.
From an index entry to your own space
Give each subject
a home.
Organize your notebook into 50 linked note collections. Write a name beside each number, then tap it to open that section. Give your projects, classes, journals, and personal interests their own space.
Each section gives you a place to collect notes on one subject: lecture notes, project ideas, journal entries, sketches, or brain dumps. Duplicate a note page in your annotation app when you need more room, and keep related pages together so your ideas are easier to find later.
Four more hidden sections
The four corner-linked hidden sections are included, separate from the 50 note collections. Keep extra notes, projects, or ideas there without giving up one of your numbered collections.
See the difference before choosing
Categories and collections
do different jobs.
Categories organize broader life areas. Your 50 numbered collections give individual subjects their own space. Choose the category style and collection paper independently.
First choose your category index
Then choose your collection paper
Actual Library-generated pages shown in their saved Black Blue / Beige styling. These are page-choice examples; they do not recolor your covers.
Copy a template before writing. Keep the original ready for next time.
Start with a page. Make it your own.
A template for
your next idea.
50+ templates for planning, journaling, and note-taking, with 120+ bonus insert pages to give you even more room to create.
Write & think
Grid, dotted, lined, blank, Cornell notes, and music sheets.
Plan & follow through
Daily page templates, weekly reviews, routines, trackers, and Gantt charts.
Imagine & collect
Vision boards, photo pages, Kanban boards, challenges, and more.
The complete template list
See every page you can start with.
All linked from the template indexes. From a blank page to a project board, choose the space that fits what you need to do.
Open the actual template pages
These are pages from the Shibui planner. Compare the two daily templates, or look at a tracker and project page before choosing how to use them.
PDF templates and PNG inserts: what is the difference?
A built-in template is a full PDF page you duplicate inside your annotation app. A bonus PNG is an image you insert using the app’s image tool. Place it on a page, resize it if needed, and write over or around it. The PNG itself is not a linked PDF page.
Browse every template page
All 53 pages below are rendered from the actual Shibui planner PDF. Find a page by name, choose a collection, and open it to inspect the full layout.
No templates match that search. Try a different page name.
Basic paper templates
- Blank
- Blank 1×2
- Blank 2×2
- Blank Left Margin
- Dotted
- Dotted 1×2
- Dotted 2×2
- Dotted Left Margin
- Lines
- Lines 1×2
- Lines 2×2
- Lines Left Margin
- Grid
- Grid 1×2
- Grid 2×2
- Grid 2×1
- Grid Left Margin
- Cornell Blank
- Cornell Lines
- Cornell Grid
- Cornell Dotted
- Todo 1×2
- Todo 2×2
- Todo 3×2
- Music Sheet
Essential templates
- Yearly Spread
- Yearly Grid
- Yearly – Day
- Monthly Day Tracker
- Monthly Grid
- Monthly Overview
- Monthly Spread
- Weekly Review
- Weekly Horizontal
- Weekly Vertical
- Routines
- 30 Day Challenges
- 100 Day Challenges
- Vision Board
- 100 Things
- Multipurpose Table
- Level 10 Life
- 31 Things
- Daily Page Type 1
- Daily Page Type 2
- Gantt Chart Universal
- Gantt Chart Weekly
- Photo Page
- World Map
- Multi Purpose Wheel
- Kanban 4 columns
- Kanban 6 columns
- Kanban 8 columns
Copy / duplicate before writing
Use the template index to navigate to the desired page. Copy or duplicate that page, then paste it after your target page. Always write on your copy, not directly on the original template page, so you can reuse the template next time.
Essential templates are also included as bonus insert PNGs. The collection includes 120+ bonus insert pages for use in your annotation app.
Made to feel like yours
Your notebook.
Your choices.
After purchase, open your NozomuNoto Library to choose your planner options and create your download.
Paper
Beige, Plain White, or Kraft
Choose the background you enjoy writing on.
Look & feel
Color schemes + 11 leather-style covers
Pick the colors and covers that feel like your notebook.
Pages
Your layout. Your note style.
Vertical or Horizontal weeks, Named or A–Q categories, and Grid or Plain collections.
Shortcuts
Your calendar, close by
Choose available Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or your own link options in the Library.
Choose your planner options in the Library
These features are based on customer requests and feedback. More features and choices can be requested—message me on Etsy with what would help you!
Three paper surfaces to choose from
Beige (easy on the eyes), Plain White, or Kraft. These are the actual paper surfaces, shown without writing or template lines so you can compare the background. The pages and layouts you choose are placed over your paper.
Paper, interior color scheme, and cover are separate choices. The cover gallery below shows the leather-style exterior; paper changes the surface you write on.
All 11 cover colors
An old-school notebook look.
A color for every mood.
Shibui Techo includes 11 leather-style cover colors, allowing you to personalize your planner and give it a polished look. Choose one or more in the Library.
One collection, ready when you are
Plan for 2027.
Start again whenever you like.
Your Shibui Techo 2027 + Undated collection includes Monday and Sunday starts, plus the 2026 Months and Weeks editions as a bonus.
Start on your own schedule
Plan month by month with linked monthly pages for plans, lists, and rapid logging. Fill in your own dates and pick up again whenever you need it. Keep separate copies for work, study, or home, or start fresh whenever you like.
- Shibui Techo Undated Monday
- Shibui Techo Undated Sunday
Exactly which editions are in the Library?
| Library choice | Dates & start |
|---|---|
| 2027 Monday | Printed 2027 dates; Monday start |
| 2027 Sunday | Printed 2027 dates; Sunday start |
| Undated Monday | Fill in your dates; Monday start |
| Undated Sunday | Fill in your dates; Sunday start |
Shared planning choices: all four editions have linked planning pages and your choice of Vertical or Horizontal weeks.
Select one edition and its options to create a planner PDF. You can return to your Library to choose another included edition or generate a different set of options. Each download is a separate PDF; the four editions are not joined into one file. Your 2026 Months and Weeks bonuses are separate dated files.
Choose categories and collection paper independently. The Library shows the available paper, binding, cover, and shortcut choices for the edition you open.
Start when you are ready
The 2027 editions have printed dates. Undated gives you linked monthly pages with dates to fill in yourself. Use it for plans, lists, and rapid logging, keep separate copies for work, study, or home, or start fresh whenever you like.
The 2026 Months and Weeks files are bonus dated editions, distinct from the four 2027 and Undated Library choices above.
Also includedShibui Techo Months 2026 + Shibui Techo Weeks 2026Your 2026 bonus
You also receive the dated 2026 Shibui Techo Months and Weeks editions with your purchase. Use them for your 2026 plans, journal entries, and records.
Ready to make room for your ideas?
Explore Shibui Techo in the shop for available products and pricing.
Imagine your first week
A class, a deadline,
and the rest of your life.
You can start small. Here is one example of using the Vertical layout for study, work, and home without making a separate planner for each.
○ Class, 10:00• Send project outlineHome & ideas• Plan weekend meals
• Book appointment
– Project idea
Plans on the left
Write your class beside the right day and keep your project task nearby. Use a different symbol for an event so it is easy to spot.
A running list on the right
Keep home reminders, meal ideas, or thoughts that do not belong to one particular day in the open grid space.
Review, then carry it forward
If the project outline is unfinished, move it to next week or your Master To Do. A collection can hold the research and notes that go with that project.
You choose the symbols and how much structure to use. The example is a starting point, not a set of pages you must fill in.
How to use Shibui Techo
You do not have to invent
everything on day one.
Start with your index and a simple weekly log. Add more pages, symbols, and collections as you discover what works for you.
How to use the Index page
- Use the left Index to write down the main categories in your life.
- Fill each category with anything that matters to you.
- Use the calendar, yearly index, monthly, and weekly pages to plan your day.
- Write down your personal keys and symbols in the Keys section.
- The monthly, weekly, and daily log templates are optional and only there if you need them. Always copy and paste before using.
- Use the Collections Index to list and organize all your notes in one place.
- Write a short title for each note beside its collection number. You can also record the page number if useful. The fixed 1–50 collection number is a link; your PDF app’s page number is a separate reference.
- Tap the linked collection number to jump to its note page. Your handwritten title helps you identify it.
- You can rename or rearrange pages as your ideas change and grow.
- Use #f4f3f1 (for Beige paper) to cover anything you do not want.
Weekly page: rapid logging, bullet-journal style
- Start by writing today’s date at the top of your log when using an undated page. On a dated weekly page, the dates are already printed; add a date heading only if you need one for an extra log.
- Log your tasks using short bullets.
- Write events with a different symbol if you want.
- Add notes, thoughts, or ideas as they come.
- Review your page at the end of the week.
- Move unfinished tasks to the next week or to your Master To Do.
- You can also use this page to brainstorm, write a journal, fill it with photos, and more!
A simple example to try
• Send the project outline
○ Class at 10:00
– Idea for the weekend
→ Move an unfinished task to next week
Tutorial pages are included
New to Shibui Techo? A quick guide is ready to help you get started. Find the tutorial pages at the end of the book, or anytime by tapping NozomuNoto inside your planner. Open any preview below to read the complete page.
Choose the planning style that fits you
Shibui Techo or Yume Techo?
Both are minimalist Japanese digital planners. The difference is how much structure you want waiting for you.
Choose Shibui for a minimalist landscape planner with room for rapid logging and no fixed daily pages. Choose Yume if you want structured 24-hour daily pages or prefer a portrait layout.
Shibui Techo Series
- Simple, minimalist planning for daily plans, bullet journaling, rapid logging, notes, and more.
- Realistic leather-style covers for an old-school notebook look.
- A simple table of contents for easy organization.
- Landscape format only.
- No fixed daily pages; duplicate a daily template when you want one.
- For those who enjoy freedom and flexibility in planning.
Yume Techo Series
- Daily pages with a 24-hour format for detailed time management.
- An extensive table of contents for organizing different life areas.
- Available in portrait and landscape formats.
- Available in various color options.
- For more structured, detailed planning, with a clear framework for your day.
Before you buy
What you need.
How you get started.
Use the device and app that suit you
Compatible with iOS, Android, and Windows. Shibui Techo works with PDF annotation apps such as Goodnotes, Notability, Samsung Notes, Noteshelf, Starnote, Xodo, Notes+, CollaNote, Penly, Kilonotes, ZoomNotes, and many more.
A PDF annotation app is an app that can import a PDF, let you write or type on it, and open its links. You need one to write on the planner and use its links. App features, supported devices, and link controls vary. Your app, tablet, computer, and stylus are separate from this digital purchase.
For exact device and app instructions, use the NozomuNoto Help Center. New to this? Start with the digital-planning guide before choosing your app.
From purchase to your first page
- Open your customer Library. Follow the access instructions supplied with your purchase.
- Choose your edition and options. Select your start day, colors, paper, weekly layout, categories, collections, covers, and shortcuts.
- Create and download your planner PDF. Your selected options become your own planner.
- Import the PDF into your annotation app. Use its writing tools for notes and its link-reading mode to follow hyperlinks.
- Start with the index and tutorial. Name a collection, try your first weekly log, and duplicate a template when you need more room.
Included with NozomuNoto notebooks & planners
More than a file
you download and forget.
Essential & useful templates
50+ templates for planning, journaling, and note-taking, ready to copy and reuse.
Japanese-inspired minimalist design
A simple, uncluttered look, with space to make the pages your own.
Fully hyperlinked pages
Quick, easy navigation between your plans, collections, and templates.
Updates shaped by your feedback
Continuous updates based on valuable customer feedback. Feel free to message me on Etsy with suggestions for improvement!
Help when you are new
Follow the included tutorial, or message me on Etsy if you need help getting started with digital planning.
Free covers & stickers after purchase
Find the free-stuff guidance in the included tutorial pages. Add more personality to your notebook as you use it.
Dedicated customer service
I try my best to reply as soon as I can, on Japan Time. If there is a delay, I am likely asleep or in the middle of my work shift!
Message me on Etsy30-day refund policy
If the planner is not right for you, contact me within 30 days. NozomuNoto’s refund policy is there to help you shop with confidence.
Read the 30-day refund policyA little help getting started
Open it.
Find your way.
Make it yours.
Tutorial pages are included at the end of the planner. You can also reach them by tapping NozomuNoto inside your planner.
Visit the Help CenterA few things you might be wondering
What do I need to use Shibui Techo?
A compatible device and a PDF annotation app. Shibui works with iOS, Android, and Windows in apps such as Goodnotes, Notability, Samsung Notes, Noteshelf, Starnote, Xodo, Notes+, CollaNote, Penly, Kilonotes, and ZoomNotes. App features and hyperlink behavior vary. Your device and app are purchased separately.
Is this a physical notebook?
No. Shibui Techo is a digital PDF planner and notebook. You download it and import it into your PDF annotation app; no physical item is shipped.
Does it have fixed daily pages?
No. Shibui is designed for flexible planning and rapid logging. It includes daily page templates that you can copy when you want more structure or space.
How is Shibui different from Yume Techo?
Shibui is a minimalist landscape planner with a flexible bullet-journal approach. Yume offers more structured daily planning and is available in portrait and landscape formats.
Can I add more notes and pages?
Yes. Duplicate a collection page or copy a template in your annotation app, then place it where you need it. Always copy the template before writing so the original is ready to reuse.
What if I need help after buying?
Follow the included tutorials or contact me through Etsy. I try to reply as soon as I can, around work and family life in Japan. NozomuNoto also offers a 30-day refund policy.
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