: 110 cm tall (large 26 cm globe on an elongated stand). Where to Buy
: Historically, it has been available through design-focused stores like Mjölk and Monocle .
: Produced by the educational firm Watanabe Kyogu in Saitama, Japan, known for high-spec, hand-applied globe manufacturing.
: The globe features white oceans and black landmasses, highlighting the intricate outlines of islands and coastlines rather than political borders.
The is a minimalist reimagining of the traditional geographic tool, designed by the acclaimed Japanese studio Nendo for Watanabe Kyogu. By stripping away extraneous data and rendering the world in high-contrast black and white, it transforms the globe into a "graphically emotional" object rather than a purely informational one. Design Philosophy & Features