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Japan GIS/Mapping Sciences Resource Guide
(Third Edition)
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MAP AND AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY DISTRIBUTORS All Rights Reserved
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Front Page | Table of Contents
DIRECTORIES | GEOSPATIAL DIGITAL DATA | IMAGERY
GOVERNMENT PUBLISHED MAPS
FOR INFORMATION ON:
Active Fault Maps (Katsudansôzu)
Aerial Photographs (Kûchû Shashin)
Animal Maps (Genzon Dôshokubutsu)
Antique Maps (Kô Chizu)
Archeological Site Maps (Zenkoku Iseki Chizu)
Foreign Maps (Gaikoku Chizu)
Geologic Maps (Chishitsu Chizu)
Land Classification Maps (Tochi Bunruizu)
Ocean Charts (Kaizu)
Old Topographic Maps (Kyûsei Chizu)
Outline Maps (Haku Chizu)
Polar Maps (Nankyôku to Hokkyôku Chizu)
Relief Maps (Ritai Chiseizu)
Relief Models (Chikyû Mokei)
Residential Maps (Jûtaku Chizu)
Statistical Maps (Tôkei Chizu)
Thematic Maps (Shudaizu)
Topographic Map Symbology (Chikeizu Zushiki)
Topographic Maps (Chikeizu)
Urban Planning Maps (Toshi Keikakuzu)
Vegetation Maps (Genzon Shokuseizu)
MAP DEALERS (GSI's National Large-Scale Map, Lake Chart, and Aerial Photographs):
Other Maps (Sonota no Chizu)
ACTIVE FAULT MAPS
"Nihon no Katsudansô" (Active Faults of Japan)
Preparing Agency:
Tôkyô University Publications
Tel:
81-3-3811-8814
"Toshi Ken Katsudansôzu"
Preparing Agency:
Geographical Survey Institute (GSI) (Kokudo Chiri'in)
1, Kitasato
Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken 305
Japan
Tel:
81-298-64-1111
Inquiries:
Japan Map Center (Nihon Chizu Senta)
Sales Promotion Department
4-9-6, Aobadai
Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3485-5413
Fax:
81-3-3485-5414
Contact:
firstres@po.iijnet.or.jp
Notes:
Tôkyô area as well as other specificic areas. Principal distributor of Geographical Survey Institute's published maps and digital data (ie. topographic maps, landuse and land condition, National Atlas of Japan, aerial photos and raised relief maps are also sold. Also distributes maps published by the Land Bureau, National Land Agency.
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
Preparing Agency:
Geographical Survey Institute (GSI) (Kokudo Chiri'in)
1, Kitasato
Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken 305
Japan
Tel:
81-298-64-1111
Inquiries:
Japan Map Center (Nihon Chizu Senta)
Aerial Photography Department
4-9-6, Aobadai
Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3485-5415
Contact:
firstres@po.iijnet.or.jp
Notes:
Nationwide photography. Principal distributor of Geographical Survey Institute's published maps and digital data (ie. topographic maps, landuse and land condition, National Atlas of Japan, aerial photos and raised relief maps are also sold. Also distributes maps published by the Land Bureau, National Land Agency.
Preparing Agency:
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (Norin Suisansho Rinyachô Shidoô Keikakuka)
Tel:
81-3-3502-8111
Inquiries:
Japan Forest Technology Association (JAFTA) (Nihon Ringyô Gijutsu Kyôkai)
7 Rokuban-chô
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 102
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3261-5281
Fax:
81-3-3261-6849
Notes:
Does not sell forest base maps.
See SERVICES for commercial suppliers.
ANIMAL MAPS (Dôshokubutsu)
Preparing Agency:
Environmental Protection Bureau (Kankyôchô Shizen Hogo Kyôku)
Tel:
81-3-3581-3351
Inquiries:
Environmental Research Center (Shizen Kankyô Kenkyû Senta)
Tel:
81-3-3813-8806
Japan Wildlife Research Center (Nihon Yasei Seibutsu Kenkyû Senta)
2-29-3, Yushima
Bunkyô-ku, Tôkyô 113
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3813-8806
Notes:
Distributor of Environment Agency's "Existing Vegetation Map" and "Plant and Animal Distribution Map". IDRISI user.
ANTIQUE MAPS (Ko Chizu)
Inquiries:
Shôwa Reibunsha, Inc.
Tel:
81-3-3550-6750
Chûkeido, Inc.
Tel:
81-3-3823-3300
ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE MAPS (Zenkoku Iseki Chizu)
Preparing Agency:
Cultural Assets Protection Bureau (Bunkachô Bunkazai Hogobu)
Tel:
81-3-3581-4211
Inquiries:
National Geography Association (Kokudo Chiri Kyôkai)
Tel:
81-3-3422-1561
Notes:
Distributes Cultural Affairs Agency, Cultural Properties Department "Vegetation by Prefecture Map" and "Japan Historic Landmarks Map"
FOREIGN MAPS (Gaikoku Chizu)
Inquiries:
Naigai Trading, Inc. (Naigai Kôeki, Inc.)
1-7-3-107, Hiroo
Shibuya-ku, Tôkyô 150
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3400-2326
Fax:
81-3-3400-2036
Notes:
Importing and exporting of books and maps. Map and book distribution.
Maruzen
Tel:
81-3-3272-7211
Map House, Inc.
1-10, Kanda Jimbochô
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 101
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3295-1444
Fax:
81-3-3295-1686
Notes:
Main business is that of importing and wholesaling a wide variety of foreign maps in Tôkyô, aeronautical chart distribution, DMA products distribution, importation and distribution of non US map and book products, regional maps and books publication, map and book store operation, USGS products distribution.
GEOLOGIC MAPS (Chishitsu Chizu)
Preparing Agency:
Industrial Technology, Geological Survey of Japan Library (Kôgyô Gijutsu'in Chishitsu Chôsajo Toshoshitsu)
Tel:
81-298-54-3521
Inquiries:
Tôkyô Geographical Society (Tôkyô Chigaku Kyôkai)
12-2, Niban-chô
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 102
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3261-0809
Fax:
81-3-3263-0257
Notes:
Distributes maps published by the Geological Survey of Japan.
Geoscience Information Service, Inc.
2-19-2, Umezono
Tsukuba-ku, Ibaraki-ken 305
Japan
Tel:
81-298-56-0561
Fax:
81-298-56-0568
Notes:
Distribution of maps and digital data published by the Geological Survey of Japan.
LAND CLASSIFICATION MAPS (Tochi Bunruizu)
Preparing Agency:
National Land Agency National Land Survey (Kokudocho Tochi Kyôku Kokudo Chôsaka)
Tel:
81-3-3593-3311
Inquiries:
Japan National Research Association (Zenkoku Kokudo Chôsa Kyôkai)
Tel:
81-3-3262-1100
Notes:
Distributor of Land Bureau, National Land Agency "1:50 000 Land Classification Map". Many of this series of maps are out of print so this association specializes in a copy service.
Japan Map Center (Nihon Chizu Senta)
Sales Promotion Department
4-9-6, Aobadai
Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3485-5413
Fax:
81-3-3485-5414
Contact:
firstres@po.iijnet.or.jp
Notes:
Metropolitan area land classification maps. Principal distributor of Geographical Survey Institute's published maps and digital data (ie. topographic maps, landuse and land condition, National Atlas of Japan, aerial photos and raised relief maps are also sold. Also distributes maps published by the Land Bureau, National Land Agency.
OCEAN CHARTS (Kaizu)
Preparing Agency:
Maritime Safety Agency, Hydrographic Department (Kaijô Hoanchô, Suirobu)
Tel:
81-3-3541-3811
Inquiries:
Japan Hydrography Association (Nihon Suiryô Kyôkai)
1-15-16, Toranomon
Minato-ku, Tôkyô 105
Japan
Notes:
Distributor of hydrographic map products.
Japan Hydrography Association (Nihon Suiryô Kyôkai)
c/o Maritime Safety Agency (Kaijô Hoanchô)
5-3-1,Tsukiji
Chûô-ku, Tôkyô 104
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3543-0689
Notes:
Non-profit foundation set up by the Maritime Safety Agency in 1971 to assist with hydrographic activities.
OLD TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS (Kyûsei Chizu)
Preparing Agency:
Geographical Survey Institute (GSI) (Kokudo Chiri'in)
1, Kitasato
Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken 305
Japan
Tel:
81-298-64-1111
Inquiries:
Japan Map Center (Nihon Chizu Senta)
Sales Promotion Department
4-9-6, Aobadai
Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3485-5413
Fax:
81-3-3485-5414
Contact:
firstres@po.iijnet.or.jp
Notes:
Principal distributor of Geographical Survey Institute's published maps and digital data (ie. topographic maps, landuse and land condition, National Atlas of Japan, aerial photos and raised relief maps are also sold. Also distributes maps published by the Land Bureau, National Land Agency.
OUTLINE MAPS (Haku Chizu)
Inquiries:
Nichi Shuppan, Inc.
Tel:
81-3-3261-5126
Nihon Chizu Kyôhan, Inc.
Tel:
81-3-3294-5206~8
POLAR MAPS (Kyôku Chizu)
Inquiries:
Japan Polar Research Promotion (Nihon Kyôkuchi Kenkyû Shinkôkai)
Tel:
81-3-3239-7615
RELIEF MAPS (Ritai Chiseizu)
Preparing Agency:
Japan Map Center (Nihon Chizu Senta)
Sales Promotion Department
4-9-6, Aobadai
Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3485-5413
Fax:
81-3-3485-5414
Inquiries:
Japan Map Center (Nihon Chizu Senta)
Sales Promotion Department
4-9-6, Aobadai
Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3485-5413
Fax:
81-3-3485-5414
Contact:
firstres@po.iijnet.or.jp
Notes:
Principal distributor of Geographical Survey Institute's published maps and digital data (ie. topographic maps, landuse and land condition, National Atlas of Japan, aerial photos and raised relief maps are also sold. Also distributes maps published by the Land Bureau, National Land Agency.
RELIEF MODELS (Chikyû Mokei)
Preparing Agency:
Nishimura Seimitsu Chikei Mokei
Tel:
81-423-53-1853
Hirai Chikei Mokei Seisakujo
Tel:
81-3-3334-4121
Fujiseisakujo
Tel:
81-52-991-8171
RESIDENTIAL MAPS (Jûtaku Chizu)
Preparing Agency:
Zenrin, Inc.
Joseph Kuehn, Manager, Business Development
2-5 Nakabaru, Shinmachi
Tobata-ku, Kita-Kyûshû 804
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3263-4550 (Tôkyô Office)
Notes:
Map Publisher, designer and producer of CD-ROM software for car navigation systems.
STATISTICAL MAPS (Tôkei Chizu)
Preparing Agency:
General Affairs, Statistics Bureau (Sômuchô Tôkei Kyôku)
Tel:
81-3-3202-1111
Inquiries:
Japan Statistical Association (Nihon Tôkei Kyôkai)
Tel:
81-3-5269-3051
THEMATIC MAPS (Shudaizu)
Preparing Agency:
Geographical Survey Institute (GSI) (Kokudo Chiri'in)
1, Kitasato
Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken 305
Japan
Tel:
81-298-64-1111
Inquiries:
Japan Map Center (Nihon Chizu Senta)
4-9-6, Aobadai
Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3485-5415
Contact:
firstres@po.iijnet.or.jp
Notes:
Principal distributor of Geographical Survey Institute's published maps and digital data (ie. topographic maps, landuse and land condition, National Atlas of Japan, aerial photos and raised relief maps are also sold. Also distributes maps published by the Land Bureau, National Land Agency.
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP SYMBOLOGY (Chikeizu Zushiki)
Preparing Agency:
Geographical Survey Institute (GSI) (Kokudo Chiri'in)
1, Kitasato
Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken 305
Japan
Tel:
81-298-64-1111
Inquiries:
Japan Map Center (Nihon Chizu Senta)
4-9-6, Aobadai
Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3485-5415
Contact:
firstres@po.iijnet.or.jp
Notes:
Principal distributor of Geographical Survey Institute's published maps and digital data (ie. topographic maps, landuse and land condition, National Atlas of Japan, aerial photos and raised relief maps are also sold. Also distributes maps published by the Land Bureau, National Land Agency.
TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS (Chikeizu)
Preparing Agency:
Geographical Survey Institute (GSI) (Kokudo Chiri'in)
1, Kitasato
Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken 305
Japan
Tel:
81-298-64-1111
Inquiries:
Japan Map Center (Nihon Chizu Senta)
4-9-6, Aobadai
Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3485-5415
Contact:
firstres@po.iijnet.or.jp
Notes:
Principal distributor of Geographical Survey Institute's published maps and digital data (ie. topographic maps, landuse and land condition, National Atlas of Japan, aerial photos and raised relief maps are also sold. Also distributes maps published by the Land Bureau, National Land Agency.
URBAN PLANNING MAPS (Toshi Keikakuzu)
Preparing Agency:
Regional public planning departments (Chihô Kôkyôdantai Kakutoshi Keikakuka)
Inquiries:
Itôshôten, Inc., Tôkyô City Map Sales (Itôshôten, Inc., Tôkyôto Hatsubaimoto)
Tel:
81-3-3294-5988
VEGETATION MAPS (Genzon Shokuseizu)
Preparing Agency:
Environmental Protection Bureau (Kankyôchô Shizen Hogo Kyôku)
Tel:
81-3-3581-3351
Inquiries:
Environmental Research Center (Shizen Kankyô Kenkyû Senta)
Tel:
81-3-3813-8806
Japan Wildlife Research Center (Nihon Yasei Seibutsu Kenkyû Senta)
2-29-3, Yushima
Bunkyô-ku, Tôkyô 113
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3813-8806
Notes:
Distributor of Environment Agency's "Existing Vegetation Map" and "Plant and Animal Distribution Map". IDRISI user.
Preparing Agency:
Cultural Assets Protection Bureau (Bunkachô Bunkazai Hogobu)
Tel:
81-3-3581-4211
Inquiries:
National Geography Association (Kokudo Chiri Kyôkai)
Tel:
81-3-3422-1561
Notes:
Distributes Cultural Affairs Agency, Cultural Properties Department "Vegetation by Prefecture Map" and "Japan Historic Landmarks Map"
MAP DEALERS (GSI's National Large-Scale Map, Lake Chart, and Aerial Photographs):
A * B * C * D * E * F * G * H * I * J * K * L * M * N * O * P * Q * R * S * T * U * V * W * X * Y * Z
Acreeg, Inc.
81-9, Tojyo
Oyama-shi 323
Japan
Tel:
81-285-24-3933
Fax:
81-285-22-8224
Aero Asahi Corporation (Asahi Kôyô, Inc.
Sunshine 60 Bldg. 32F
3-1-1, Higashi Ikebukuro
Toshima-ku, Tôkyô 170
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3988-1013
Fax:
81-3-3988-2848
ALPS Shuppansha, Inc.
2-21-11, Higashi Zakura
Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi 460
Japan
Tel:
81-52-931-1005
Asia Air Survey, Inc. (Asia Kôsoku)
Shinjuku Kofu Bldg. 8F
4-2-18, Shinjuku
Shinjuku-ku, Tôkyô 160
Japan
Tel:
81-3-5379-2151
Fax:
81-3-5379-2156
Services:
Aerial Photography.
Buyôdô, Inc.
3-8-16, Nihonbashi
Chûô-ku, Tôkyô 103
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3271-2651
Chûgoku Book Store
9-20, Hondori
Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi 730
Japan
Tel:
81-82-247-0968
Chûô Sokken, Inc.
10-16-5, Higashi-Kujô Minami
Obihiro-shi 080
Japan
Tel:
81-155-25-3011
Daia Color, Inc.
5-38-23, Kyôdô
Setagaya-ku, Tôkyô 156
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3420-3271
Fax:
81-3-3420-3729
Geographical Survey Institute (GSI) (Kokudo Chiri'in)
1 Kitasato
Tsukuba-shi 305
Japan
Tel:
81-298-64-1111
Hokkaido Chizu, Inc.
Mr. Katsumi Tsuda
130-2, Daiba Kamii-chô
Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido 070
Japan
Tel:
81-166-61-5531
Japanese Association of Surveyors (Nihon Sokuryô Kyôkai)
1-3-4, Koishikawa
Bunkyô-ku, Tôkyô 112
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3815-5751
Fax:
81-6-3816-6870
Kansai Map Center
27-8, Yoshida Honmachi
Sakyô-ku, Kyôto-shi 606
Japan
Tel:
81-75-761-5141
Kawara Book Store
2-2-17, Tomita-chô
Okayama-shi 700
Japan
Tel:
81-86-225-4055
Kimoto, Inc.
2-9-22, Shinjuku
Shinjuku-ku, Tôkyô 160
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3350-0304
Fax:
81-3-3354-2975
Kimoto Okinawa Eigyôsho
1-4-1, Tsuji
Naha-shi 900
Japan
Tel:
81-988-68-5612
Kokudo Kaihatsu Senta
Kanazawa Park Bldg., 11F
3-1-1, Hirôka
Kanazawa-shi 920
Japan
Tel:
81-762-33-5333
Kokusai Kôgyô, Inc.
2 Rokuban-chô
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 102
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3262-6221
Fax:
81-3-3264-0657
Kôsoku Shashin Senta
Matsuyama Bldg. 2F
1-14-10, Shinjuku
Shinjuku-ku, Tôkyô 160
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3341-3538
Map Association (Chizu Kyôkai)
Kami Izumi Bldg. 4F
8-2, Kami Izumi
Shibuya-ku, Tôkyô 150
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3461-0244
Munakata Map Store
3-10, Minami Kasuga-chô
Ôita-shi 870
Japan
Tel:
81-975-43-5118
Naigai Chizu, Inc.
3-22, Kanda Ogawa-chô
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 101
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3291-0338
Nihon Chizu Kyôhan, Inc.
1-23, Kanda Jimbo-chô
Minato-ku, Tôkyô 101
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3294-5206
PASCO Corp.
2-13-5, Higashiyama
Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3715-1616
Fax:
81-3-3715-1718
Seikôsha, Inc.
2-1-20, Hon-chô
Matsuyama-shi, Ehime-ken 790
Japan
Tel:
81-899-33-5555
Sendai Chizu Store, Inc.
13-30, Futsuka-machi
Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi 980
Japan
Tel:
81-222-22-8467
Sendai Map Center, Inc.
2-7-1, Ichiban-chô
Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi 980
Japan
Tel:
81-222-22-9322
Tokutaya Book Store
4-21, Higashi Sengoku-chô
Kagoshima-shi 892
Japan
Tel:
81-992-22-3264
Yasu, Inc.
Takagi Bldg., 2F
1-1-7, Okubo
Shinjuku-ku, Tôkyô 160
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3205-6611
Zenrin, Inc.
1-1-10, Shiratsu
Kita-ku, Ogura Kita Kyûshû-shi 802
Japan
Tel:
81-93-592-9050
OTHER MAP DEALERS
Teikoku-Shoin, Inc.
3-29, Kanda Jimbo-chô
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 101
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3262-5039
Fax:
81-3-3262-7770
Notes:
Publishing of school atlases, wall maps, city maps of foreign countries, globes and teaching aids. Computer mapping, Globe manufacturing, importation and distribution of non US map and book products, map and book distribution, international and national map and book distribution, raised relief map manufacturer.
World Photo Press
3-39-2, Nakano
Nakano-ku, Tôkyô 164
Japan
Tel:
81-3-5385-8111
Fax:
81-3-5385-8174
Notes:
Magazine publication. Regional map and book publication.
Acreeg, Inc.
http://www.alpha-web.or.jp/acreeg/html1_e.htm
Aero Asahi Corporation (Asahi Kôyô, Inc.
http://www.owl.or.jp/aeroasahi/eigo/index.html
ALPS Shuppansha, Inc.
http://www.alpsmap.co.jp/english/index.html
Distributor of Environment Agency
http://mx.eic.or.jp/eanet/index-e.html
Geographical Survey Institute
http://www.gsi-mc.go.jp
Geological Survey of Japan
http://www.aist.go.jp/GSJ/
Japanese Association of Surveyors (Nihon Sokuryô Kyôkai)
http://www1e.meshnet.or.jp/J-Survey/index.htm
Kokusai Kôgyô, Inc.
http://www.kkc.co.jp/
National Land Agency
http://www.nla.go.jp/welcome-e.html
PASCO Corp.
http://www.pasco.co.jp/
Zenrin, Inc.
http://www.zenrin.co.jp/
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