■ Introduction
Feeling distracted?
Don't feel like opening social media, but want to do something?
At times like these, just flick the switch that corresponds to the number displayed on the screen.
Just doing that will miraculously calm your mind.
PONO is an app that allows you to easily experience relaxation and mindfulness as a "meditative hand game."
■ What is PONO?
Just turn seven bar-shaped switches on and off to create numbers.
No scores or rankings. Just flip the switches according to the numbers.
And yet, gradually, a "meditative sense of calm" will come over you.
PONO recreates the feeling of never-ending "dynamic meditation" in the form of a game.
■ Recommended for the following situations
・When you want to give your mind a quick break
・When you don't want to think about anything but still want to move your hands
・To kill time on a crowded train, in a waiting room, before bed, or other times
・When you want to lightly move your fingers while listening to music
Offline compatible with minimal ads.
You can calm your mind without worrying about data usage or notifications.
■ Features and Main Functions
- 4 display modes (Kanji Numerals/Blocks/English Spelling/Mixed)
- Time Attack Mode (1, 3, 5 minutes) allows for quick play
- A small sense of accomplishment with the count of clears/errors
- Randomly displayed "One Line" messages help you organize your thoughts
- Enjoy looking back on your daily play with the calendar function
■ PONO Philosophy
PONO values "no competition, no comparison, no overdoing."
You don't need to be completely focused. It's fine to just daydream or "do something else."
This is consistent with Laozi's idea of "wuwei zhen" (wuwei ziran)—living naturally.
PONO is an app that embodies this "relaxed mindfulness."
■ Development Background and Patent
This game mechanism was patented in 2023 (Patent No. 7289433).
This game was born from the creator's 25 years of thought, aiming to create a "game that never ends."
Experts have praised it as a "meditative experience suited to modern people."
■ Try it for just 10 seconds.
Simply flip the switch to respond to the numbers.
You'll experience a quiet "balance" of your thoughts and emotions.