Hobonichi Globe - HOBO NIKKAN ITOI SHINBUN

Hold the beauty of the Earth in your hands.

Point your smartphone at Hobonichi Globe to see a real-time view of the Earth. Cloud shapes, rainfall, temperature, wind direction, and other data are updated every hour and beautifully visualized. Observe the dynamic changes of the Earth and look back as far as a week.

Expand your curiosity. Pop up your imagination.

Enjoy immersive content with simple controls and beautiful 3D graphics. Hobonichi Globe has a wide range of content, from data about countries around the world to ancient history and space. The app is regularly updated with new features.

Spin it. Roll it. Carry it.

The Hobonichi Globe has no fixed base, no supporting axis, and no arm. It's a perfect sphere, just like the real Earth. Understanding something in its true spherical form—that's the philosophy that the Hobonichi Globe has always cherished.

An established fanbase.

Since its introduction in 2017, Hobonichi Globe has sold over 200,000 units in Japan and received widespread media attention. Beloved by educators, it earned the Grand Prize in the Functional Category at the 2021 ISOT Tokyo Stationery & Office Products Fair and the 2023 Kids Design Award. We're excited to announce that in 2024, it will finally make its debut around the world.

More than a globe.
A "My Little Earth."

Our aim was to create a “My Little Earth” that feels personal and close to you. The Hobonichi Globe is designed to help you connect with the world, bring the universe closer to you, and give you joy just by having it. When you hold your smartphone over the Hobonichi Globe, you'll find doors opened all kinds of curiosity. It blends the warmth of the analog world with a touch of futuristic excitement, offering you the best of both worlds.