Reiwa Daily Calendar with Retro Cover 2026 / Shin Nihon Calendar

Details

Winner of both theGood Design Award and the Long Life Design Award, the New Japan Daily Calendar is a tear-off daily calendar with a page for each day of the year. Tearing off the page each day offers a small but deeply satisfying daily ritual. Designed for cultural enrichment and mindful living, this traditional-style calendar includes a wealth of information beyond just the date.

Each days page features:

• Rokuy (): A six-day traditional fortune-telling calendar used to determine auspicious or inauspicious days, commonly consulted for weddings, funerals, and events. The six types include Taian (most lucky), Butsumetsu (least lucky), and others with morning/afternoon variations in luck.

• Seasonal data: Includes solar terms (nijshi sekki) like Shunbun (spring equinox) and micro-seasons (shichijni k), such as “frogs start to croak” or “first frost falls”, offering a poetic connection to Japans shifting natural rhythms.

• Japanese proverbs: Each day is accompanied by a traditional sayingsometimes humorous, often wisethat reflects centuries of cultural wisdom.

Key Features

• Tear-away format: One sheet per day, for a satisfying daily ritual.

• Traditional elements: Rokuy, moon phases, solar terms, and Japanese proverb

• Backing card included: Each calendar includes a decorative backing card that displays year, motif, and design details.

• Retro motif revival: Uses a vintage design style for the cover, replicating past eras but with a fresh look.

• Versatile use: Can be hung on a wall or used as a desk calendar.

• Award-winning design: Recognized for both visual and long-lasting cultural value.

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