Himawari Real-time Web: Live full-disk images of Asia and the Pacific from Japan's weather satellite. Soar: A digital atlas of satellite, drone and map imagery shared by users.
| Himawari Real-time Web | Soar | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Satellite & Aerial Imagery | Satellite & Aerial Imagery |
| Coverage | Asia–Pacific | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Continuously (community edits) |
| Data source | Himawari geostationary satellite (JMA) | User uploads and satellite providers |
| Made by | National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) | Soar |
| Price | Free | Free + paid plan |
| Account | No account needed | Free to view, account for extras |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Himawari Real-time Web
- Full-disk images every 10 minutes
- Zoom to full resolution
- Animate recent images
- Archive browsing
What you can do with Soar
- Community uploaded maps and drone imagery
- Satellite imagery browsing
- Upload and share your own maps
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.