Midori & MD planners: a guide to the different layouts
Do you want a quick view of your week, room to record each day, or somewhere to track a project? Start with the layout, then compare the writing space.
Choose a layout
A daily layout leaves more room for each date; a weekly layout helps you scan several days together. Monthly pages work well for a broad overview. Pick the view you expect to return to most often.
| Planner | Layout | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Midori Diary Book | Monthly + horizontal weekly | Dated |
| Midori hibino | Monthly + two pages per day | Dated; separate Free Diary available |
| Midori Pocket Diary | B6 weekly + memo; Slim monthly | Dated |
| Midori Gradation Diary | Monthly + vertical weekly | Dated |
| Midori Double Schedule | Monthly + project or task pages | Dated |
| Midori +Stand Diary | Monthly + project tracker; desk stand | Dated |
| Midori Flat Diary refill | Slim monthly refill | Dated |
| MD Notebook Diary | Monthly + flexible ruled/blank pages | Dated months; undated memo pages |
| MD Notebook Diary Thin | Monthly + grid notes | Dated months; undated memo pages |
| MD Notebook Diary 1 Day 1 Page | Monthly + undated daily pages | Dated months; undated daily pages |
These are selected planner families from JetPens’ 2027 overview. Sizes and formats vary within a family; the full manufacturer ranges include additional versions.
Midori planners
Midori Diary Book
A book-style planner with illustrated weekly pages.
- Inside
- Each day's ruled space can be used across its width or divided at the center.
- Worth considering if
- You want to keep short daily notes and appointments together.
- Before choosing
- Compare a typical day's writing with the available row before choosing a weekly layout.
- Details
- 2027 · 180 × 112 mm body · MD PAPER. Dated.
Midori hibino
A compact diary with a full spread for every day.
- Inside
- The 2027 diary combines monthly calendars with dated daily spreads, a timeline, and small-grid writing space.
- Worth considering if
- You want to record appointments, observations, and longer entries in one place.
- Before choosing
- Two pages every day is a substantial commitment. The separate undated Free Diary offers another way to use the format.
- Details
- 2027 dated edition · 152 × 115 × 27 mm · Tomoe River S paper. Dated; separate Free Diary available.
Midori Pocket Diary
An illustrated planner family with layouts that change by size.
- Inside
- The video compares the B6 weekly-with-memo format and the monthly-only Slim. Midori also lists Mini and A6 versions.
- Worth considering if
- You want a planner to carry with you and enjoy illustrated pages.
- Before choosing
- Choose the exact size and layout together; a smaller version does not necessarily contain the same spreads.
- Details
- 2027 · B6 and Slim featured · MD PAPER. Dated.
Midori Gradation Diary
A weekly planner that arranges each day in a vertical column.
- Inside
- Its 24-hour spreads use changing color gradients to suggest daylight through the seasons.
- Worth considering if
- You think about your week in blocks of time.
- Before choosing
- If you mostly write task lists, try sketching a vertical week on paper first to see whether the columns suit you.
- Details
- 2027 · B6 · MD PAPER. Dated.
Midori Double Schedule
A planner family that pairs calendars with another view of your work.
- Inside
- Progress adds a Gantt-style project view; To Do pairs the monthly calendar with checklists.
- Worth considering if
- You need to follow progress or tasks as well as appointments.
- Before choosing
- Progress and To Do are different versions. Pick the second view you will actually use.
- Details
- 2027 · B6 · MD PAPER · Progress and To Do featured. Dated.
Midori +Stand Diary
A planner that opens into a standing desk calendar.
- Inside
- Monthly calendars and project pages can remain visible on your desk.
- Worth considering if
- You want a schedule you can glance at while working.
- Before choosing
- Think about where it will sit and whether a visible desk planner fits your routine.
- Details
- 2027 · B6 variant · MD PAPER. Dated.
Midori Flat Diary refill
A lightweight monthly insert for an existing notebook or folder.
- Inside
- The refill shown in the video keeps the focus on a monthly overview.
- Worth considering if
- You already have somewhere to write and only need to add calendar pages.
- Before choosing
- Check the refill dimensions against your notebook. Distinguish the refill from the separate hardcover Flat Diary.
- Details
- 2027 refill shown · Verify size and paper on the selected retailer listing. Dated.
MD planners
MD Notebook Diary
A monthly planner with writing pages you can organize yourself.
- Inside
- Ruled spreads divide into eight sections, allowing a self-dated week plus notes. Blank pages leave room for other uses.
- Worth considering if
- You want monthly dates with room to develop your own weekly routine.
- Before choosing
- The memo pages need your own dates and labels; they are not predated weekly spreads.
- Details
- 2027 · A7, A6, B6 Slim, A5 · MD PAPER. Dated months; undated memo pages.
MD Notebook Diary Thin
A slimmer monthly diary with space for notes.
- Inside
- Monthly calendars are followed by 5 mm grid memo pages.
- Worth considering if
- You need calendar pages and occasional notes more than a dedicated weekly or daily section.
- Before choosing
- Compare the amount of note space with how much you typically write in a month.
- Details
- 2027 · A5, A4 variant · MD PAPER. Dated months; undated memo pages.
MD Notebook Diary 1 Day 1 Page
A diary with a generous supply of pages for daily recording.
- Inside
- Monthly calendars are followed by 385 undated pages, combining scheduling and free writing space.
- Worth considering if
- You want room to write without assigning every page to a fixed date.
- Before choosing
- The monthly section belongs to the 2027 edition. Only the daily pages let you skip dates or use extra pages freely.
- Details
- 2027 · A6, A5, A5 Square · MD PAPER. Dated months; undated daily pages.
What’s new for 2027
MD adds an A7 size to its standard Notebook Diary and A5 Square to the 1 Day 1 Page family. Midori’s dated hibino adds a limited pink cover. See the MD collection and hibino lineup for the editions covered here.
Calendars & accessories
The video also covers Midori desk calendars and MD’s monthly, Twin, and weekly desk calendars. MD Diary Stickers add monthly calendars to a notebook you already own. Consider a desk calendar when visibility matters, or stickers when you want to keep your existing notebook. Browse MD’s diary collection.
Sources & how we put this together
This is a researched guide, based on the video’s transcript and description and the manufacturers’ product information. It is not a hands-on review. “Worth considering if” and “Before choosing” are our editorial guidance based on the layouts described.
- Brand NEW Midori & MD 2027 Planner Lineup! ✨📖 — JetPens, published Oct 22, 2026.
- Midori 2027 Diary Collection and hibino specifications.
- MD 2027 Diary Collection; individual product specifications are linked with each entry.
Retailer assortments differ from the full brand ranges. Check the exact edition and selected size before buying; this guide does not track stock or prices.