Tokyo JisouMaps (Old Version) vs Compass

for iPad, we recommend another app "Tokyo Jisou Maps for iPad". "Jisou" means "layers of time." The maps and aerial photographs in this app show Tokyo at different moments in the past. "Tokyo Jisou Maps" is a map viewer application that provides the transition of Tokyo from the Meiji era to the present day. Tokyo is the capital of Japan where population, politics, economy and culture are heavily concentrated. Tokyo has been developing as one of the megacities in the world. Particularly, growth is remarkable after the high economic growth. One can hardly imagine how Tokyo looked like 140 years ago. However, this application enables us to see the features of Tokyo at different times. Moreover, since these old maps are linked to GPS information, comparison between the old Tokyo and the present Tokyo can be easily done. 19 kinds of maps can be displayed for 7 periods, i.e., the civilization and enlightenment period, the end of Meiji-era, the time just before the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, the prewar period in the Showa era, the period just before the high‐growth, the bubble economy period and the present days, each of which has aerial photos and geographic features. In addition, special map symbols that reflect special social conditions of a certain time period can be displayed. Let's review the features of Tokyo that has been rapidly changing. Take a walk with this application, you will enjoy time-traveling at any time.

This compass clearly displays directions in Japanese. In addition to the cardinal directions, it shows 16-point directions based on the orientation of your device. This app was featured in episode 4 of the Nippon TV drama "Tokyo Tarareba Girls". It also appears in a theatrical film. For details, please check the link within the app. It can also be used as a compass to determine the direction for eating Eho-maki during Setsubun. Displays directions such as "north-northwest", "east-northeast", "south-southeast", and "west-southwest" in Japanese. Setsubun in 2026 will be on February 3rd, and the lucky direction is south-southeast. It is useful as an Eho-maki compass for Setsubun. We resolved the issue where the app could be installed on devices without a magnetic sensor. *The compass operates using a magnetic sensor and will not function on devices without one. We added a feature that detects environments where the compass may be inaccurate and provides solutions. Features were added to hide banner ads and to use the app offline in places like mountains and oceans. Please give it a try.