# Old Satellite Map JAPAN — Aerial photograph map in JAPAN

> Compare current and 1970s satellite maps of Japan. (iPhone/iPad app by Shigeo Nakamoto.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-satellite-map-japan/id1177752029 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shigeo Nakamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177752028)
- Category: Navigation, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2016-11-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-satellite-map-japan/id1177752029/reviews.md

## What is Old Satellite Map JAPAN?

A map app that displays aerial photographs of Japan taken in the 1970s.
You can compare today's map side by side with 1970s aerial photography.

[Features]
- Displays Google Maps and 1970s aerial photographs side by side
- Detects and shows your current location
- Switch to full screen to explore the 1970s map
- Switch between 9 generations with the year dial:
  1928 / 1936-1942 / 1945-1950 (US Army) / 1961-1969 / 1974-1978 / 1979-1983 / 1984-1986 / 1988-1990 / 2007-2012
- Coverage differs by year and location. The app automatically detects which years are available at the point you are viewing (1974-1978 covers the whole country; 1928 covers the city of Osaka; 1936-1942 covers Tokyo's 23 wards and the Osaka area)

[Subscription]
 - To hide ads, please purchase the subscription at "Purchase" menu in this app.
 - When changing device, you can restore it for free at "Purchase" menu in this app only if you use the device with the same Apple ID as when you purchased it.
 - To cancel your subscription, you can cancel it in "Settings app" > "Your name" > "Subscriptions".

[Source]
- The historical aerial photographs are provided by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI).

[Terms of service]
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Compare present satellite map with 1970s satellite map
- View historical aerial photographs
- Visualize landscape changes over time
- Subscription to hide ads
- Restore purchases across devices

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month | $1.99 | per month |
| One Year | $17.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 55)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-satellite-map-japan/id1177752029/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 疲れる

*2026-08-24*

解像度が悪すぎ。動画広告は長いし、年度を変えると現在の写真は表示されない。イライラする。

### 3/5 — 白画面まま

*2026-08-15*

現代が白画面です。
長押しした瞬間とキャプチャでは表示されます。

### 2/5 — アップデート

*2026-08-15*

もっと頻繁にアップデートして下さい。

### 3/5 — 白地図

*2026-07-02*

現代が白画面です。
長押しのキャプチャでは表示されます。

### 1/5 — 現代の地図が表示されない

*2026-06-14*

iPhoneSE2を使ってます。知り合いに紹介されてアプリをダウンロードしましたが、私だけ現代の地図が真っ白になり表示されません。過去の地図は表示されてますが見比べる現代の地図の所は真っ白なままです。知人のiPhoneSE3は表示されてます。なんででしょう？

### 2/5 — たぶん課金

*2025-11-24*

面白そうだと思ってダウンロードしてみたけど、1910・1965・1976年は元からあって　それ以外はたぶん課金？で、まぁまぁ1976年で見てみよって昔住んでたとこ見たけど、ボヤけた地図って感じで　大まかな場所がわかるってだけの地図でした。絶対に使う必要がある人でなければ、課金するまでしないと思う。

### 4/5 — おもしろい

*2025-09-22*

幼少期に住んでた街の様子を記憶を辿りながら見るのが大好きです。
ただ、1985年〜2010年の空白期間が長すぎる。
その間の生まれてから中学生くらいまでが1番見たいのに、ずっとないのだけが不満。

### 5/5 — 地図をアップデートして欲しいです。

*2025-07-08*

1900年代の地図をいろんな角度から見たいです。よろしくお願いします。

### 5/5 — 便利！

*2025-05-11*

入れようか悩んでいる方は絶対入れてみてください‼︎
さまざまな時代の衛生写真を見れます。また、画面を長押しして投稿をしたりすることもでき、他の人の投稿も見ることができます。
是非入れてみてください！

### 5/5 — タイムトラベルマップ

*2025-03-26*

1. 感動的なタイムトラベル！

   70年代の上空写真を見ることができるなんて、本当に素晴らしいアプリです！
街の様子や自然の変化を見比べるのがとても楽しいです。歴史好きにはたまらないアプリですね！

2. 上空のヒストリー！

   街の70年代の上空写真で見つけることができ、楽しさもあり。インターフェースも使いやすいです。

3. 過去と現在を結ぶ素晴らしいツール

   このアプリでは、地域の変遷を知ることができて、とても興味深いです。

4. 歴史を感じる面白いアプリ

   70年代の上空からの視点を見ると、地域の歴史を学ぶことができます。使い方は人それぞれですが、使いやすいので、初心者でも簡単に楽しむことができるのが良いですね。ただ、もう少し情報があればもっと面白いと思います。例えばズーム機能とか。

5. 時代を超えた視点

   このアプリは、ただの地図アプリではなく、過去の風景を観ることができます。
70年代の写真には、今とは違った風景がたくさん詰まっていて、見ているだけで時間を忘れてしまいました。

## Frequently asked questions about Old Satellite Map JAPAN

### What does Old Satellite Map JAPAN do?

This app allows you to compare current satellite maps of Japan with historical satellite maps from the 1970s. It helps visualize changes in landscapes and urban development over decades.

### How can I hide ads in the app?

Ads can be hidden by purchasing a subscription through the "Purchase" menu within the app. This subscription is tied to your Apple ID and can be restored on new devices.

### Can I use my subscription on a new device?

Yes, if you use the same Apple ID on your new device as you did when you purchased the subscription, you can restore it for free via the "Purchase" menu.

### How do I cancel my subscription?

To cancel your subscription, navigate to the "Settings app" on your device, then go to "Your name" and select "Subscriptions" to manage your active subscriptions.

### What is the main use case for this app?

The primary use case is to explore and understand geographical changes in Japan by comparing historical aerial views with current satellite imagery. It's useful for research, education, or personal curiosity about the country's development.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.7.8 — 2026-08-26

- HD imagery is available for the 1974-78 aerial photos. On other eras the HD button is dimmed and explains why when tapped.
- The era dial now checks the actual imagery to see whether photos exist for that era.
- Fixed the split slider being hard to grab at the edges and jumping to a wrong position.
- Fixed dialogs overlapping the ad at the bottom, which could hide their buttons.
- Fixed several cases where the app could close unexpectedly, including right after launch.

### 4.7.7 — 2026-08-22

Fixed an issue where the High-Resolution (HD) view could unexpectedly turn off after zooming the map while HD was enabled.

### 4.7.6 — 2026-08-20

Fixed an issue where high-resolution (HD) tiles were sometimes misjudged near the edge of the visible area.

### 4.7.5 — 2026-08-20

Fixed an issue where the map sometimes failed to display on launch, and an issue where ads could remain visible on certain screens after navigating away from the map.

### 4.7.4 — 2026-08-14

Improved the first-time guidance for the high-resolution aerial photo feature, along with minor display refinements.

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All apps by Shigeo Nakamoto: https://appshunter.io/developer/1177752028

## Related topics

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