# Real-Time Himawari — Take a look of real-time view

> Real-time satellite imagery of Earth from Himawari-8. (iPhone/iPad app by TAIYO HOSHA CONSORTIUM, N.P.O..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-himawari/id1420000660 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TAIYO HOSHA CONSORTIUM, N.P.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420000659)
- Category: Weather, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-08-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-himawari/id1420000660/reviews.md

## What is Real?

The Himawari-8 Real-time is an application via big-data technologies developed by the NICT Science Cloud project in NICT (National Institute of Information and Communications Technology), Japan. Development is in collaboration with JMA (Japan Meteorological Agency), CEReS in Chiba University, Kochi University and other institutions. Application is provided by an NPO, Solar Radiation Consothium, in Japan.

## Key features

- Real-time satellite view
- Earth observation
- Weather pattern tracking
- Developed by scientific institutions
- Big-data technology integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-himawari/id1420000660/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 夏場の台風発生数の多いときに限って

*2026-07-27*

リロードしても更新されない画像の読込ができない意味なし

### 1/5 — 台風おるときに限って

*2025-10-12*

リロードしても更新されない意味なし

### 1/5 — 使えない

*2024-09-01*

真っ暗で何も出てこない

### 5/5 — 台風の衛星画像がすぐみれてお役立ち

*2022-09-18*

他の方もおっしゃってますが、気象庁のHPから衛星画像に辿り着くのは結構めんどい。(日本の政府関係のHPあるあるなんだけど)

このアプリは、すぐみれてとっても便利！
今近づいてる大型台風もリアルタイムで追える！

ありがとうございます♪

### 1/5 — 使えない

*2022-01-17*

何も映らない。現在時間取得も遅い。

### 3/5 — 直して！お願い！

*2021-11-13*

動画が見れなくなった前までは見れたのに、、、

### 2/5 — 動画見れない

*2021-10-16*

先月末あたりから動画見れなくなりました。
iPhone12promax  ios15。

### 3/5 — 位置情報

*2021-10-11*

現在地を地図上にプロットしようと、コンパスのアイコンをタップすると、ぐるぐる回り続けるだけでプロットがされません。

### 3/5 — ちゃんと動く

*2021-04-18*

不具合のレビューが結構ありますが、私は使えてます。余計なメッセージも表示されません。
改悪された気象庁のHPで台風の画像にたどり着くのはなかなか大変ですが、こちらはすぐ表示できます。

### 1/5 — 使えない

*2020-09-21*

こんな酷いアプリはない

## Frequently asked questions about Real

### What is Real-Time Himawari?

Real-Time Himawari provides live satellite imagery from the Himawari-8 satellite, offering a real-time view of Earth and its atmospheric conditions. It's developed using big-data technologies by the NICT Science Cloud project.

### Is Real-Time Himawari free to use?

Yes, Real-Time Himawari is completely free to download and use. There are no hidden costs or in-app purchases associated with the application.

### What devices does Real-Time Himawari support?

Real-Time Himawari is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is designed to function across these Apple platforms.

### How often is Real-Time Himawari updated?

The application was last updated on November 8, 2020, to version 1.3. While updates may not be frequent, the core functionality of providing real-time data remains consistent.

### What is the age rating for Real-Time Himawari?

Real-Time Himawari has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

### Who developed Real-Time Himawari?

Real-Time Himawari was developed by TAIYO HOSHA CONSORTIUM, N.P.O., in collaboration with institutions like the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) and CEReS in Chiba University.

### Does Real-Time Himawari have ads?

No, Real-Time Himawari does not contain advertisements. The application is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted viewing experience.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2020-11-08

fixed bugs.

### 1.2 — 2018-09-05

iPad supported and other bugs fixed.

### 1.1 — 2018-08-11

Take a look of real-time view of the Earth.

### 1.0 — 2018-08-09

No release notes.

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