NKcalendar Tear-off Calendar 2027 small (No. 3)

The NKcalendar Tear-Off Calendar (No. 3) by Shin Nippon Calendar is a Japanese daily calendar in the compact format 114 × 80 mm – a classic that has hung in Japanese offices and homes for decades. One sheet per day, torn off and gone: the ritual is simple, the effect surprisingly present. The calendar displays not only the date and day of the week but also the Rokuyō lucky days and the Reiwa era, making it part of traditional Japanese calendar culture.

Features

• Compact format 114 × 80 mm: Fits on any desk, pinboard or next to your calligraphy workspace without taking up space. Its small size makes it easy to position in narrow wall areas or on shelves.
• 366 sheets for 2027: One sheet per day – every morning a clear, fresh date without digital distraction. The torn-off sheet simultaneously serves as a handy note-taking format.
• Rokuyō lucky days: Traditional Japanese calendar information (Taian, Butsumetsu and others) is noted on every sheet – relevant for those who observe Japanese culture and customs in daily life or simply appreciate them.
• Reiwa era (元号): Alongside the Western year, the Japanese era is also printed – for authentic Japanese temporal awareness.
• Vinyl-coated metal eyelet: The hanging eyelet is finished with a vinyl coating that prevents scratches on walls or frames and remains smooth and stable even after frequent repositioning.
• Good Design Award / Long Life Design Award: The classic design of the NK tear-off calendar has received both the Japanese Good Design Award and the Long Life Design Award – recognition for timeless design, not trend-chasing aesthetics.

Use & Tips

• Wall mounting or stand: The calendar can be hung directly on a nail using the metal eyelet. With a matching NK daily calendar stand, it can also be used as a free-standing display on your desk.
• As notepaper: The daily sheets often have unprinted space on the reverse – ideal as a small note format for fountain pens, gel pens or pencils. The smooth paper is also excellent for fine nibs.
• Learning Japanese: Those practising Japanese gain authentic language material in small daily doses from the Rokuyō designations, Reiwa year numbers and weekday kanji.
• Calligraphy practice: The torn-off sheets work wonderfully as a mini-format for handwriting exercises with a fine brush or thin nib – an original way to use practice paper.
• Gift with Japanese character: The calendar is a compact, practical gift for Japan enthusiasts that brings joy throughout the year.

For Calendar Enthusiasts

The No. 3 (3号) designation within the NK tear-off calendar series denotes a clearly defined sheet size – smaller than the popular 4号 or 5号 variants, but larger than the 2号. This format has been standardised in Japan for decades and won the Long Life Design Award because it avoids design gimmicks: clean typography, clear hierarchy between date, day of week and supplementary information. The Rokuyō indicators (六曜) follow a six-day cycle and remain in common use in Japan for appointments, weddings and other occasions – for many calendar collectors and Japan enthusiasts, this is a genuine distinguishing feature compared to Western daily calendars.

Technical Specifications