Japan Spot the Difference

Compare two pictures. Find the five differences. That is the whole game.

There is no timer and no score to chase. Play one stage whenever you feel like it, and take your time.

■ 54 stages, every picture drawn for this game

Four Seasons — Wisteria trellises, sunflower fields, pampas grass under a full moon, a snowy hot spring town.
Landmarks of Japan — A torii gate standing in the sea, Himeji Castle, Tokyo Tower, the pine bridge of Amanohashidate.
Everyday Japan — Tatami rooms, a festival toy stall, a town doctor's waiting room, a shrine office.
Streets & Festivals — Stone-paved alleys, a river ferry, a country train line, indigo shop curtains.
Anime Characters — A riverside in summer, an after-school classroom, a library study session.
Japanese Food — A candy-craft stall, a wagashi sweet shop, an izakaya table.

No two stages repeat. Stages are ordered from easy to hard.

■ Made to be findable

・Pinch with two fingers, or double-tap a picture, to zoom in
・Both pictures move together, so you never lose your place
・A hint is there when you are stuck
・The game shows you how to play on your first stage

■ Good for

・A quiet few minutes between other things
・Anyone who loves Japanese scenery and culture
・Playing together with children
・Giving your eyes and mind a slow, pleasant task

■ How to play

Two pictures appear one above the other, or side by side in landscape. Tap where you think something is different. Either picture works. Find all five to clear the stage.

A wrong tap costs one heart. Hearts refill over time.

More stages are on the way.