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Michi has a new icon: a compass needle pointing at a glowing hidden place. In Japanese, Michi (道) means “the way” — and that's what this app is about. Plus small fixes and polish.
Mindful walks to hidden places nearby. No map, no spoilers — just the way.
Put the map away. Michi turns your phone into a calm compass that leads you to a place nearby you haven't discovered yet — and keeps it a secret until you arrive. In Japanese, Michi (道) means "the way". The whole app is built around one idea: sometimes the walk is worth more than the destination. No turn-by-turn directions, no blue line to stare at, no spoilers. Just a direction, a number that keeps shrinking, and the streets around you. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose a mood: Cafes & Restaurants, Parks & Nature, Culture & Museums — or let chance decide. 2. Follow the needle. Michi shows only the direction and the distance, so your eyes stay on the city instead of a screen. 3. Arrive and reveal. When you're close, the name of the place appears. That's the only way to find out where you were going. A WALK THAT FEELS DIFFERENT • A warm glow grows as you get closer, and gentle pulses quicken in the final meters. • A soft tick when you're facing the right way, a subtle buzz when you arrive. • Too curious to wait? You can reveal the place early — but the mystery goes with it. MORE THAN A COMPASS • Your journeys, remembered — every walk is kept: the places you found and the mysteries you let go. • Share a mystery — send a hidden place to a friend as a link. They get the same sealed envelope: nothing is revealed until they're close. • Somewhere new every time — Michi won't send you back to a place you've already discovered. • Phone in your pocket — an optional journey notification and a picture-in-picture compass keep guiding you while you use other apps. • Make it yours — three compass styles (Retro 70s, Michi hi-fi, Candy pastels), light and dark themes, metric or imperial units. • Walk as far as you like — from a short 250 m stroll to a long wander, or set your own radius. • Built-in calibration keeps the needle accurate. MADE FOR • Mindful walking and a small daily digital detox • Slow, spontaneous city exploration — at home or while traveling • Breaking the routine on a lunch break • Unusual date ideas and walks with friends • Anyone who loves finding things on their own The needle is waiting. Where will the way take you today?