Hobonichi Globe – 7.9 inch AR Interactive Globe, Made
Hobonichi Globe – 7.9 inch AR Interactive Globe, Made in Japan With Free Interactive APP, for Kids and Adults who have curiosity about the Earth's now
- AWARD WINNING AR GLOBE – The Hobonichi Globe is a globe leveraging AR technology. By downloading the free Hobonichi Globe App into your smartphone or tablet, you can enjoy the AR contents in multiple languages. Since its launch in 2020, the Hobonichi Globe has taken the world by storm, with the series achieving an astounding cumulative sales figure of over 200,000 units. The globe was honored as the Stationery of the Year 2021 Functionality Grand Prix and the Kids Design Award in 2023.
- AUTHENTIC JAPANESE HANDMADE GLOBE – The Hobonichi Globe Journey is a model with the country borders and names shown colorfully on the globe itself. Each globe is carefully manufactured in Japan by press craft manufacturing. The diameter of this globe is about 20cm (7.8 inches). Besides country and major city names,the globe also displays natural landscapes, including mountain ranges and lakes. It will be a perfect tool for your child’s learning and will also serve as an interior decoration for your room.
- FIVE FREE AR CONTENTS INCLUDED – The five AR contents can be used on the free Hobonichi Globe app: The current status of the Earth, Countries of the world, World of Dinosaurs, Earth this Week, Planets *as of July, 2024. Using the app, you can switch between the contents whenever you like. The easy manipulability and beautiful 3D graphics will immerse you in the experience. The apps will be updated regularly, and contents are planned to be added on as well.
- EASY TO TURN, ROLL AND CARRY – No axis or frame attached to this Hobonichi Globe. You can easily pick it up with your hand, carry it, rotate it and view the Earth from your desired angle. “Understand round things in the original round shape.” This is the philosophy that we have valued in designing the globe.
| SKU: | B0D89BQXWM |
| Weight: | 1.61 pounds |
| Dimensions: | 9.29 x 8.62 x 8.39 inches |
| Model: | GEBXXXXX002XX |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Origin: | Japan |
Product Description
Five App Contents
The Earth Right Now
View the latest cloud cover, rainfall, and wind as day and night pass over the globe. Data is updated every 30 minutes. Open live camera feeds to view select spots around the world as they appear at this very moment.Experience our living, breathing planet at your fingertips!
Weather data: Weathernews Inc.
Image data: NASA
Countries Around the World
The Hobonichi Globe turns into a 3D world atlas, full of information about countries everywhere! Tap a country's flag to see a whole host of interesting facts pop out, like its population, GDP, average working hours, and more!
To the Dinosaur 3D Observatory
Watch the ancient world come to life as dinosaurs rendered in gorgeous 3D detail appear across the globe. Tap a prehistoric creature you're interested in to see it leap out right in front of your eyes. Tap the button in front of the globe to experience the beasts at life-size!
CGI (Amazing Dinoworld) copyright NHK / Masato Hattori
Paleogeographic maps by C. R. Scotese, PALEOMAP Project
Supervising editor: Makoto Manabe, Ph.D. (National Museum of Nature and Science, Japan)
The World This Week
Watch videos showing changes in cloud formation, precipitation, and temperature over the last week. Use the time slider to track the path of typhoons, fluctuations in temperature, and more—all with total freedom!
Weather data: Weathernews Inc.
Image data: NASA
Planet Adventure in the Solar System
Step out into space and view a scale model of the solar system. Tap a planet to see its distance from other planets, or to adjust its rotation speed. Each planet offers audio commentary and further astronomical facts. Make the planets move according to your whims!
Supervising editor: Junichi Watanabe Ph.D. (National Astronomical Observatory of Japan)
Hobonichi Globe App – Downloading and Using the Hobonichi Globe App
Step 3
Have fun as the world Jumps out to you!
You can view the content list with the triangle button on the bottom center.