Japanese Compass

The Japanese Compass Chrome extension is a user-friendly compass tool featuring clear Japanese labels for easy understanding of directions. It displays not just the basic cardinal points but all 16 compass points based on your device's orientation, including intermediate directions like North-Northwest and East-Northeast.

This extension gained prominence appearing in Episode 4 of the TV show Tokyo Tarareba Girls on Nippon TV and has also been featured in a theatrical film. A notable use is during the Japanese Setsubun festival where it helps users face the lucky direction (e.g., South-Southeast in 2026) while eating Ehomaki.

It is designed to work only on devices with magnetic sensors, ensuring the compass pointer functions correctly. Additionally, it detects any compass deviation and recommends solutions. Extra features include the ability to hide banner ads and offline usability, making it perfect for outdoor activities like hiking or seaside visits.