Let’s take a closer look at Jibun Techo fans! Every year, the Jibun Techo wins more hearts with fresh designs and thoughtful details. But ever wondered how people actually use their planners?
We asked Jibun Techo users all about it - from how they use their planners to what they love most, and even how they spend their journaling time. Whether you're a regular user or someone interested in trying it out, we are sure you’ll find some new inspiration.
Let’s dive into how everyone’s enjoying their Jibun Techo!"
How Is Everyone Using Their Jibun Techo?
"How people use different types and numbers of notebooks and their intended purposes actually reveals a lot of individuality. Jibun Techo offers a variety of formats to match each person’s style. One planner or more? Daily or weekly?
From different formats to personal setups, Jibun Techo users show real variety in how they plan. Whether using just one book or juggling two or more, our survey revealed that everyone seems to have their own unique style."
Q. Which Jibun Techo are you using? (Select all that apply) (n=217)
Among the many Jibun Techo options, the First Kit and DAYs editions seem to be especially popular. The First Kit is a three-book set containing everything Jibun Techo has to offer, while DAYs is the only daily format. Are you Team Weekly or Team Daily?"
Q. How many Jibun Techos are you using?
Yes - some people use two! Surprisingly, about 16% of users said they use two Jibun Techos! Some use different formats (like weekly and daily), while others use separate planners for different purposes. Since Jibun Techo is rich in content and features intricate layouts, using two planners is the sign of a true Jibun Techo expert!
Q. What are your primary reasons for using the Jibun Techo? (Select all that apply)
"More than just scheduling"
Jibun Techo is more than a planner. In addition to managing daily plans, users also track family schedules and keep life logs. Some even use it for health management or emotion logs - unexpected but insightful uses!
Let’s Take a Peek at How Users Actually Use Their Jibun Techo
How do people actually fill in their Jibun Techo? What does their layout look like? Take a look at actual user-submitted Jibun Techo pages and get inspired with ideas for your own planner.
"Documenting my Life" by Marielou
Type: Jibun Techo DAYs
Purpose:
- Recording your hobbies and lifestyle
- Tracking your schedule
- Recording your memories and thoughts
- Art / Crafts / Designing
- Diary / Group journal
Comment:
I absolutely love the timeline feature! Amazing for time management and planning my day!
"I use my Jibun Techo Biz as a documenter!" by Billy
Type: Jibun Techo Biz
Purpose:
- Recording your hobbies and lifestyle
- Organizing your study and work plans
- Tracking your schedule
- Recording your memories and thoughts
- Tracking your health and habits
- Documenting in real time
Comment:
I use a good gel pen (0.38). Love using Tombow markers to highlight. I enjoy mini stickers and Washi. My fave part is tracking my daily activity.
"Homemade Leather Planner, Techo Lite, and Ideas are all I need." by Robert Urbanski
Type: Jibun Techo Lite
Purpose:
- Organizing your study and work plans
- Tracking your schedule
- Tracking your health and habits
Comment:
Created my own leather cover. Lite goes on the left, Ideas (notes), goes on the right. I use a reusable post-it page marker to identify my latest notes entry.
Why Jibun Techo Is So Loved
We’ve gathered users’ favorite points that made them say “I love this part!” Innovative formats, paper quality, the writing experience, and more - here are the things that users feel are unique to Jibun Techo.
Q.What do you particularly like about using the Jibun Techo?
Everything. The paper is amazing, the cover is perfect, the layout and design of the pages is thoughtful and makes using it simple.
I really enjoy the paper. I am a clumsy person and Jibun techo resists my mishaps. The paper does not tear easily. The paper is great for fountain pen writing, and even heavy ink swatching. Stickers, highlighters they all look great in the Jibun techo.
Q. What does the Jibun Techo mean to you?
It makes me really happy when I open it and write in it. It is well organised and it makes me think of my life from different aspect.
My rock. Holds all the essential information. I use it as my external memory with everything I need to remember written down
How Everyone Spends Their Jibun Techo Time
When and how long do people write? Are people more likely to write in the morning or at night? How much time do they spend? What kind of stationery do they use? These are the questions that will be buzzing in your mind if you're new to journaling! Here's what our survey respondents said - see if you can mix and match a routine that vibes with you!
Q. What time of day do you usually write in JIBUN TECHO? (n=217)
"Anytime, anywhere"
That's the real charm of a planner. The beauty of Jibun Techo is a perfect companion that lets you write whenever you feel like it. Its portability makes it a true companion you can take anywhere. Some users also set a regular writing time to build routine, for instance, many users say writing in the morning helps them start the day with a clear mind."
Q. How much time do you spend writing in your JIBUN TECHO?
Most people spend less than 30 minutes per day with their planner. Even a short moment with your Jibun Techo can help reset your thoughts.
It’s easy to stick with, which is one of its greatest strengths.
Q. What are the essentials when writing in your Jibun Techo? *Showing only top 10 items
Surrounding yourself with your favorite things makes journaling time more enjoyable. Beyond the essential writing tools, we heard lots of mentions of stickers, soft lighting, and coffee. Picking stickers to match your mood, turning down the lights a bit, or enjoying the aroma of fresh coffee - it’s all part of creating a calm and personal journaling ritual.
Q.What writing instruments do you use with your Jibun Techo?
Ballpoint pens are the top choice, but gel pens and fountain pens still have their fans. Everyone has preferences - but we’d love for you to experience the paper quality of THIN PAPER and MIO PAPER, specially developed by KOKUYO. If you find the perfect pen for your Jibun Techo, we’d love to hear about it!
Tell Us Your Thoughts!
What we discovered through the survey is that there is no single “right” way to use your Jibun Techo planner.
Life logs, goal tracking, reflections... everyone has their own style.
What you write, how you write it, and how much time you spend are all up to you.
It brings us great joy at KOKUYO that you use your Jibun Techo to discover and realign your sense of self. We hope your Jibun Techo continues to be a partner that supports your daily life.
Please feel free to share your own Jibun Techo with us!
