{"product_id":"111083","title":"HIDARI 2027 Left-Handed Planner (16-Month Japan Edition, Gilded Edge)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA left-handed planner, finished in gold.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/2926\/4303\/files\/gold.png?v=1788506545\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost planners are designed without anyone really thinking about which hand will use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor left-handed writers, that can mean dates hidden beneath your hand, note pages placed on the less convenient side, and pages that feel awkward to flip through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIDARI’s planner rethinks those small details from the perspective of the left hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this limited edition, we’ve added one more special detail: gold-gilded page edges on all three sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA special three-side gilt finish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exposed edges of the planner — top, bottom, and outer edge — are finished with gold foil, a traditional bookbinding technique known as three-side gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically used for special books, notebooks, and diaries, this type of finishing requires specialized craftsmanship. The number of workshops in Japan capable of producing it has become increasingly limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold catches the light beautifully, giving the planner a quietly luxurious character. It also has a practical purpose, helping protect the page edges from dust and fingerprints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that the printed contents inside are the same as the standard HIDARI Left-Handed Planner 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDates stay visible while you write\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/2926\/4303\/files\/planner01.png?v=1788497571\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the yearly, monthly, and weekly calendars, the date numbers are placed in the upper right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis keeps them visible instead of disappearing beneath your left hand as you write.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sounds like a small detail. But when you use a planner every day, it makes a noticeable difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSchedule on the right, notes on the left\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/2926\/4303\/files\/planner02.png?v=1788497571\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe reversed the familiar weekly planner layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour weekly schedule sits on the right-hand page, while the left-hand page is reserved for notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a left-handed writer, this makes it much easier to check your plans and write notes alongside them without your writing hand getting in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePages open the opposite way\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe planner also opens in the opposite direction from most conventional planners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means you can use your left thumb to flip naturally through the pages from the beginning of the book, rather than working against the direction of the binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may feel unusual the first time you pick it up. But many longtime users tell us that once they get used to it, a standard planner starts to feel backward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThread-sewn binding that lies flat at 180°\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA planner is opened and written in many times every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s why we use durable thread-sewn binding, allowing every spread to lie completely flat at 180°.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no rings or bulky bindings to interfere with your hand, and you can write comfortably right up to the inner edge of each page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSmooth paper for left-handed writing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe planner uses thin, smooth, and durable Seibundo planner paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause left-handed writers tend to push the pen across the page rather than pull it, rough paper can sometimes catch the nib. The smooth surface helps your pen move more comfortably across the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s also one of the features our longtime users consistently praise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e16 months, from December 2026 to March 2028\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2027 edition contains 16 months of monthly and weekly pages, from December 2026 through March 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can start using it before the new year and continue planning all the way through the end of March 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it flexible for people who organize their year around either January or the Japanese fiscal and school year beginning in April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFive cover colors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA left-handed planner shouldn’t mean having fewer choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Special Edition is available in five cover colors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeige\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PVC cover is water-resistant and easy to wipe clean, with the title finished in gold foil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA planner-only option without a cover is also available for anyone who prefers to use their own. Please note that because this planner opens in the opposite direction from conventional planners, not every third-party cover will be compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanner details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB6 size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDated period: December 2026 – March 2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks begin on Monday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonthly block layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeekly layout: schedule on the right, notes on the left\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpens from left to right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread-sewn, 180° lay-flat binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 bookmark ribbons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-gilded page edges on three sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnual calendars: 2026, 2027, 2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonthly pages: December 2026 – March 2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeekly pages: December 2026 – March 2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19 graph note pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 plain perforated note pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eJapan Edition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Japan Edition of the HIDARI Left-Handed Planner 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HIDARI｜A joyful left-handed life","offers":[{"title":"beige","offer_id":47432958673071,"sku":"111085","price":6720.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"navy","offer_id":47432958705839,"sku":"111083","price":6720.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"yellow","offer_id":47432958738607,"sku":"111086","price":6720.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"red","offer_id":47432958771375,"sku":"111087","price":6720.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"mint green","offer_id":47432958804143,"sku":"111084","price":6720.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/2926\/4303\/files\/sanpo.jpg?v=1788332569","url":"https:\/\/hidari.com\/products\/111083","provider":"HIDARI｜A joyful left-handed life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}