Madobe: 72 Seasons of Japan
Kaoru Nishimura Lifestyle iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Madobe: 72 Seasons of Japan is a free Lifestyle app for iPhone and iPad by Kaoru Nishimura. Requires iOS 16.0. Updated September 30, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 136 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 30
- 2026 · v1.1.3
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About Madobe: 72 Seasons of Japan
72 seasons. One beautiful window into Japan. Japan doesn't just have four seasons — it has 72. Every few days, the traditional Japanese calendar moves into a new microseason: cherry blossoms begin to open, fireflies appear, the first frost falls. Madobe brings these subtle changes of the seasons to life through miniature scenes, with a new view to enjoy every day. And now, Madobe goes beyond your daily window. With Explore Japan, discover beautiful places across the country through seasonal miniature scenes. For anyone who loves Japan, its seasons, culture, and quiet beauty. YOUR DAILY WINDOW INTO THE SEASONS • A new miniature scene every day — 365 unique scenes throughout the year • A daily reading about the current microseason • Seasonal foods, traditional events, and poetic season words (kigo) • A widget that brings today's season to your Home Screen EXPLORE JAPAN • Explore destinations across Japan on an illustrated map • Discover iconic landmarks and landscapes through miniature scenes • Experience Japan through its places, culture, and changing seasons MADOBE PREMIUM • Unlock additional destinations in Explore Japan • Frame your scene with Japanese window styles — round windows, lattice windows, and more • Switch between visual themes, including realistic 3D and ukiyo-e-inspired styles • Customize your window with washi, hinoki wood, lacquer black, and seasonal designs • Travel back in time to revisit past scenes • Save your favorite scenes to your collection • Export scenes as wallpapers • Enjoy Madobe without ads From the first blossoms of spring to summer fireflies, autumn colors, and the first frost of winter, Madobe offers a small way to notice the changing seasons. Open a window into Japan, one season at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://plumahatchery.github.io/madobe-info/
What’s new
Version 1.1.3 · Updated September 30, 2026
2026/09/29 Added preview and push notification features to Explore Japan.
App privacy
The developer, Kaoru Nishimura, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data, Other Usage Data
- Diagnostics: Crash Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data, Other Usage Data
- Diagnostics: Crash Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics
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