The Hobonichi Globe is a globe leveraging AR (Augmented Reality) technology. By downloading the free the Hobonichi Globe App into your smartphone or tablet, you can enjoy the AR contents all over the world in multiple languages.
There are no borders or country names on this globe, just as the Earth seen from space.Its diameter of only about 15 cm (5.9 inches), means that even young children can handle it easily. The size also allows you to place it on your desk or bookshelf.
The Hobonichi Globe 5.9inch model comes with a polycarbonate stand that prevents it from rolling around when placed in your room. It is also useful when you want to enjoy the AR contents, as you can spin the globe around without having it roll away from you.
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. Reviews from the educational field and the stationery industry have been especially high, leading to the globe being honored as the Stationery of the Year 2021 Functionality Grand Prix and the Kids Design Award in 2023.
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Diameter
5.9 inches (1:84,900,00 scale!)
Materials
Globe: Non-phthalate PVC(ATBC-PVC), Polystyrene(PS)
Stand: Polycarbonate(PC)
Made in Japan
Image data: NASA
