Japan GIS/Mapping Sciences Resource Guide

(Third Edition)

Directories

SOFTWARE & UTILITIES: GIS/GPS/RS/CAD etc.

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HANDY REFERENCES
Paper Sizes
Japanese Year Conversion
"Have Computer Will Travel" by Erik Kassebaum
Universal Currency Converter by Xenon Laboratories, Inc.
Glossary/Punctuation Guide: English - Japanese (Romanized)
Japan Time and Business, Banking, and Government Office Hours by FinDat.com

Front Page | Table of Contents
DIRECTORIES | GEOSPATIAL DIGITAL DATA | IMAGERY
GOVERNMENT PUBLISHED MAPS

SOFTWARE
UTILITIES (Freeware, Shareware, and Commercial)

SOFTWARE:

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

ACE Ver2.0 (Area Environment System)(Chiiki Kankyô Bunseki System)


ACTIVE MAP
    Main Functions and Features:
    layer registration
    DB and map linkage
    registration
    reference
    output
    simple navigation

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastlines and administrative boundaries
    FDMap

    Platforms:
    Windows 95

    Distributor:
    Carnel, Inc.
    Urban Life Bldg. 1F
    Azumairu Karasumaru Aiyakôji
    Shimokyô-ku, Kyôtô-shi 600
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-75-361-1841
    Fax:
    81-75-361-1844
    Contact:
    Semba san

Area Administration/Area Information Map (Electronic Atlas)
    Main Functions and Features:
    total management of maps and attribution
    analysis
    reference
    simulation
    display

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1

    Distributor:
    Tôkyô Cartographic, Inc.
    Harmonize Bldg. 7F
    5-17-13, Narita Higashi
    Suginami-ku, Tôkyô 166
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3392-6717
    Fax:
    81-3-3393-2004

Area/Information/Network System

ARC/INFO (software in Japanese and English)

    Main Functions and Features:
    GIS
    spatial analysis
    spatial modeling
    raster/vector conversion
    network analysis
    image processing
    creation and maintainence of geographic information
    management of large, multi-user spatial databases
    integration of multiple data types
    performance of sophisticated spatial analysis
    production of high-quality maps for publication
    creation of turnkey GIS applications for end users
    access geoprocessing functions through a menu interface
    creation of high-quality maps and perform advanced analysis and visualization on spatial data
    construct and maintain spatial databases of coverages, tables, and grids with advanced topological editing functions
    customize ARC/INFO using Visual Basic, C++, PowerBuilder, and other industry-standard development environments
    customize ARC/INFO by automating complex operations and building easy-to-use menus
    represent and analyze real-world geographic features such as streets, parcels, and wells and manage descriptive data about features in a DBMS
    perform advanced spatial analysis using ARC/INFO software's rich set of geoprocessing tools that support image integration, polygon overlay, raster geoprocessing, surface modeling, and RDBMS integration

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries

    Platforms:
    EWS (SUN, HP, IBM, NEC)

    Distributor:
    PASCO Corp. (for ESRI)
    2-13-5, Higashiyama
    Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
    Japan
    Business Planning
    Tel:
    81-3-3715-6541
    Tel:
    81-6-358-0031
    Contact:
    Amamiya san

ArcView
    Main Functions and Features:
    GIS
    spatial analysis
    spatial modeling
    create maps
    wide range of image and raster formats supported
    multimedia links
    work with tables, maps, and charts
    data integration
    RDB linkage
    query and analysis
    object-oriented developer tools

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs
    FDmap

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1
    Windows NT
    Mac

    Distributor:
    PASCO Corp. (for ESRI)
    2-13-5, Higashiyama
    Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3715-1601
    Fax:
    81-3-3715-1607
    Contact:
    Amamiya san

AREA MANAGER
    Main Functions and Features:
    commercial area setup
    area analysis
    graphing
    profit estimation

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    FDmap

    Distributor:
    Shakai Chôsa Kenkyûjo
    2-14-11, Yato-Cho
    Tanashi-shi, Tôkyô 188-0001
    Tel:
    81-424-23-1111
    Fax:
    81-424-22-5721
    Contact
    mic@mictokyo.co.jp

Bird's View 50
    Main Functions and Features:
    combine multiple files
    cross-sectional display
    aerial views
    viewable contour maps
    area and distance measurement
    output

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 50m DEMs

    Platforms:
    Windows 95
    Windows NT

    Cost
    ¥36,050

    Distributor:
    Mapcom, Inc.
    6-2-1, Higashi Ueno
    Taito-ku, Tôkyô 110
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3847-6221
    Fax:
    81-3-3847-6223
    Contact:
    info@mapcom.co.jp

    Japan Map Center
    4-9-6, Aobadai
    Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3485-5413
    Fax:
    81-3-3485-5414

Bird's View 250

    Main Functions and Features:
    combine multiple files
    cross-sectional display
    aerial views
    viewable contour maps
    area and distance measurement
    output

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 250m DEMs

    Platforms:
    Windows 95

    Cost
    ¥36,050

    Distributor:
    Mapcom, Inc.
    6-2-1, Higashi Ueno
    Taito-ku, Tôkyô 110
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3847-6221
    Fax:
    81-3-3847-6223
    Contact:
    info@mapcom.co.jp

    Japan Map Center
    4-9-6, Aobadai
    Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3485-5413
    Fax:
    81-3-3485-5414

Bird's View Pro

    Main Functions and Features:
    combine multiple files
    cross-sectional display
    aerial views
    viewable contour maps
    area and distance measurement
    output

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 50m and 250m DEMs

    Platforms:
    Windows 95

    Cost
    ¥46,350

    Distributor:
    Mapcom, Inc.
    6-2-1, Higashi Ueno
    Taito-ku, Tôkyô 110
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3847-6221
    Fax:
    81-3-3847-6223

    Japan Map Center
    4-9-6, Aobadai
    Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3485-5413
    Fax:
    81-3-3485-5414

Boring Data Systems

    Main Functions and Features:
    register
    reference
    output boring results
    3D bar graphs

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries

    Platforms:
    NEC PC-9801 (DOS/V)

    Distributor:
    National Geology Association
    Tel:
    81-3-3818-7411
    Fax:
    81-3-3818-7474
    Contact:
    Ikeda san

Chiiki Jôhô System (RIPS) (City/Town/Village Version and Mesh Version)
    Main Functions and Features:
    area data registration
    selection of area display
    setting and changing of classification colors
    enlarge
    reduce
    simulation

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries

    Platforms:
    NEC PC-9801 (DOS V)
    Windows 3.1

    Distributor:
    System Kagaku Kenkyûjo
    Tôkyô
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3833-6418
    Fax:
    81-3-3838-8413
    Contact:
    Matsumura san

CPG for Windows
    Main Functions and Features:
    DB management system centering on diagram data (parts, mapsheets, networks, buildings, etc.)

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1J

    Distributor:
    Communication Planning, Inc.
    3-19-15, Kaigan
    Minato-ku, Tôkyô 108
    Tel:
    81-3-5484-2880
    Fax:
    81-3-5484-3184

 Delta3D
    Main Functions and Features:
    generation of shaded relief
    perspective
    stereo (3D) views of topography from gridded elevation data
    terrain profile views
    cross section lines, graphs
    labelling
    edgematching
    editing
    analysis and display of Digital Elevation Model (DEM) data

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:

    Platforms:
    PC 386 or better with a 256-color video card and monitor (SCO Open Desk Top)
    IBM RISC6000 (AIX)
    Data General Aviion (DG-UX)
    SUN SPARCstation (SunOS/Solaris)
    SGI Iris Indigo (IRIX)

    Distributor:
    SYNC Information Systems, Inc. (for Pacer Infotec, Inc.)
    Matiere-M
    2-6-6, Iida
    Kofu-City, Yamanashi-ken 400
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-552-20-6361
    Fax:
    81-552-20-6362
    Contact:
    Mr. Naofumi Takayama jbgo254@niftyserve.or.jp

Digital Map ASSIST
    Main Functions and Features:
    rotate
    enlarge/reduce
    shading
    data output

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 50m and 250m DEMs

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1
    Windows 95
    Windows NT

    Distributor:
    Austrada
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-975-43-1491
    Fax:
    81-975-43-3910
    Contact:
    Akamine san

Digital Map Data Conversion Tool
    Main Functions and Features:
    data conversion to ARC/INFO Exchange format

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 50m and 250m DEMs
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries
    FDmap

    Platforms:
    ARC/INFO or ArcView modular environment (except for Mac)

    Distributor:
    PASCO Corp.
    2-13-5, Higashiyama
    Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3715-1601
    Fax:
    81-3-3715-1607BR> Contact:
    Amamiya san

Digital Map Display System
    Main Functions and Features:
    vector data overlay with elevation data
    display settings
    data registration

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 50m and 250m DEMs
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries
    FDmap

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1

    Distributor:
    Shakai Chôsa Kenkyûjo
    2-14-11, Yato-Cho
    Tanashi-shi, Tôkyô 188-0001
    Tel:
    81-424-23-1111
    Fax:
    81-424-22-5721
    Contact
    mic@mictokyo.co.jp

Digital Map 3D Display System
    Main Functions and Features:
    3D display

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 50m and 250m DEMs

    Platforms:
    Windows 95
    Windows NT

    Distributor:
    Marketing Intelligence Corporation (MIC)
    2-14-11, Tanito-chô
    Tanashi-shi, Tôkyô 188
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-424-23-1087
    Fax:
    81-424-23-7447

DXF File Converter
    Main Functions and Features:
    conversion of data to AUTOCAD format
    uses on-hand CAD

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries
    FDmap

    Platforms:
    NEC PC-9801 (DOS V)
    Windows 3.1
    Mac

    Distributor:
    Trust System, Inc.
    Ikejiri Seiwa Bldg. 8F
    3-21-28, Ikejiri
    Setagaya-ku, Tôkyô 154
    Tel:
    81-3-5431-7858
    Fax:
    81-3-5431-7859
    Contact:
    Mita san

EASI/PACE
    Main Functions and Features:
    image classification
    geometric correction
    orthorectification
    enhancement
    filtering
    vector edit with image backdrop
    terrain analysis and visualization
    radar image processing
    DEM extraction
    atmospheric correction
    hyperspectral data analysis.

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1
    Windows 95
    Windows NT
    MAC OS
    OS/2
    EEC Alpha
    SUN Sparc
    Hewlett Packard 700
    Data General AViiON
    Silicon Graphics
    IBM RS/6000

    Distributors for PCI:
    Informatix, Inc.
    IT Business Section
    1-8-11, Kita-Shinagawa;
    Shinagawa-ku, Tôkyô 140
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-5460-1810
    Fax:
    81-3-5460-1805
    Contact:
    info@pcpost.informatix.co.jp

    Infoserve, Inc.
    Matsumoto Bldg.
    6-2-8, Sotokanda
    Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 101
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3833-8201
    Fax:
    81-3-3833-8203
    Contact:
    PEG02467@niftyserve.or.jp

    SciTek, Inc.
    Kamiyacho Square Bldg. 7F
    1-7-3, Azabudai
    Minato-ku, Tôkyô 106
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-5572-7491
    Fax:
    81-3-5572-7490
    Contact:
    ben@sti.co.jp

ENVI
    Main Functions and Features:
    general purpose image processing: panchromatic; multispectral; hyperspectral; SAR
    filtering
    vector conversion
    classification
    mosaicing
    registration
    rectification
    transformations
    statistics

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:

    Platforms:
    DEC Alpha-OSF-1/Windows NT
    DEC UNIX
    Hewlett Packard Series 9000
    IBM RS/6000
    Silicon Graphics
    SUN
    Windows NT
    Windows 95
    Windows 3.11
    Windows 3.1
    MAC
    Power MAC
    LINUX

    Distributor:
    Adam Net, Inc. (for Better Solutions Consulting, Inc.)
    Yushimadai Bldg.
    2-31-27, Yushima
    Bunkyô-ku, Tôkyô 113
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-5802-2252
    81-3-5802-2249
    Contact:
    info@adamnet.co.jp
    Contact:
    Mr. Osamu Nakano nakano@adamnet.co.jp
    Contact:
    Mr. Mitsujiro Ohkawa ohkawa@adamnet.co.jp

ER Mapper
    Main Functions and Features:
    digital image analysis
    preprocessing
    enhancement
    extraction
    raster analysis
    straightline measurement
    area measurement
    frequency
    buffer points
    buffer polygons
    weighted buffers
    slopes
    aspects
    contour generation
    cut and fill calculations
    proximity analysis
    vector to raster conversion
    display vector over raster

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:

    Platforms:
    UNIX
    Windows NT 3.5
    Windows 95

    Distributors for Earth Resources Mapping:
    CRC Sôgô Kenkyûsho, Inc. (CRC Research Institute, Inc.)
    Geoscience Department
    2-7-5, Minamisuna
    Kôto-ku, Tôkyô 136
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-35-634-5851
    Fax:
    81-35-634-7340
    Contact:
    Mr. Isao Nasuno i-nasuno@crc.co.jp

    Image & Measurement, Inc.
    Nishi Shinjuku Sanko Bldg.
    7-22-35, Nishi Shinjuku
    Shinjuku-ku, Tôkyô 160-0023
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3365-3641
    Fax:
    81-3-3365-3646
    Contact:
    Mr. Toru Inoue inoue@imi.co.jp

    Leica, Inc.
    Enraku-chô Bldg. 13F
    2-8-8, Enraku-chô
    Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 101
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3292-9812
    Fax:
    81-3-3292-9777
    Contact:
    Mr. Yuso Tanahashi

    Schlumberger, Inc.
    2-5-3, Sasazaki
    Nagaoka-shi, Niigata-ken 940
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-258-320-985
    Fax:
    81-258-351-741

ERDAS IMAGINE
    Main Functions and Features:
    image processing
    supervised and unsupervised classification
    rectification
    image interpretation
    spatial modeling
    import/export
    map composition
    mosaic
    distance and area measurement
    analysis
    raster/vector conversion
    visualization

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:

    Platforms:
    Digital UNIX 3.2
    HP-UX 9.0.5
    AIX 3.2.5
    Windows NT 3.51
    Windows 95
    IRIX 5.3
    Solaris 1.1.1
    Solaris 2.3
    Solaris 2.4
    SunOS 4.1.4

    Distributor:
    PASCO (for ERDAS)
    2-13-5, Higashiyama
    Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3715-1601
    Tel:
    81-3-3715-1607
    Contact:
    erdassup@pasco.co.jp

FDMap Raster Plus
    Main Functions and Features:
    overlays 100m grid land use data with 250m and 1km DEMs

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Information 100m grid land use
    Digital National Land Map 250m, 1km DEMs
    FDMap

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1

    Cost
    ¥10,300

    Distributor:
    Japan Map Center
    4-9-6, Aobadai
    Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3485-5413
    Fax:
    81-3-3485-5414
    Contact:
    &Ouchi san

FYAMAP (View Simulation Software)
    Main Functions and Features:

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1
    Windows 95
    Mac

    Distributor:
    Mountain View and Map Forum
    163-8, Higashi Kibôgaoka
    Asahi-ku, Yokohama-shi 241
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-45-391-5217
    Contact:
    sdi00790@niftyserve.or.jp

GAIYA
    Main Functions and Features:

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs
    FDMap

    Platforms:
    Windows 951

    Distributor:
    COBO Plan
    Masuda Bldg. 2F
    1-3-11, Kyôsaka Hon-dôri
    Moriguchi-shi, Ôsaka 570
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-6-997-4550
    Fax:
    81-6-997-3940

GDS/GIS
    Main Functions and Features:
    construction
    engineering
    engineering links
    supporting diagram information system
    uses generic digital maps

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries

    Platforms:
    UNIX/EWS

    Distributor:
    Informatix, Inc.
    IT Business Section
    1-8-11, Kita-Shinagawa;
    Shinagawa-ku, Tôkyô 140
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-5460-1818
    Tel:
    81-3-5460-1811
    Fax:
    81-3-5460-1805
    Contact:
    Shirae san
    Contact:
    info@pcpost.informatix.co.jp

GeoBase
    Main Functions and Features:
    construction of GIS using Visual Basic
    map joins
    raster/vector overlays
    generic RDB linkage

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs
    FDMap

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1

    Distributor:
    COBO Plan
    Masuda Bldg. 2F
    1-3-11, Kyôsaka Hon-dôri
    Moriguchi-shi, Ôsaka 570
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-6-997-4550
    Fax:
    81-6-997-3940
    Contact:
    Yasui san

GeoMedia
    Main Functions and Features:
    GIS
    Integrated, raster/vector environment
    Data capture and edit specific services for custom command development
    Powerful database query
    Data stored in relational database
    Enterprise Data Management
    Live connections to data warehouses
    Spatial and attribute query
    Spatial analyis built on previous query output
    Proximity analysis
    Buffer zone creation
    On-the-fly projection operations
    Integrated multimedia
    Map composition editing tools
    Cartographic display tools
    Cartographic templates to support graphic composition
    Output format support for CGM, PostScript, and HPGL
    ODBC-compliant
    Merges data from MGE, FRAMME, ArcView, ArcInfo, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Oracle Spatial Cartridge, Microsoft Access

    Customizable using Visual Basic, Visual C++, PowerBuilder, Excel (with VBA)

    Platforms:
    Windows 95
    Windows NT

    Contact:
    Intergraph Japan
    Shibuya Tohoseimei Bldg. 26F
    2-25-1, Shibuya
    Shibuya-ku, Tôkyô 150
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-5467-7360
    Fax:
    81-3-5467-7061

GeoMedia Professional (Pro)
    Main Functions and Features:
    GIS
    Smart feature placement - eliminates the need to clean up data
    Smart data editing and validation
    Integrated, raster/vector environment
    Data capture and edit specific services for custom command development
    Dynamic Queued editing
    Powerful database query
    Data stored in relational database
    Enterprise Data Management
    Live connections to data warehouses
    Spatial and attribute query
    Spatial analyis built on previous query output
    Integration of satellite imagery
    Proximity analysis
    Buffer zone creation
    On-the-fly projection operations
    Integrated multimedia
    Map composition editing tools
    Cartographic display tools
    Cartographic templates to support graphic composition
    Output format support for CGM, PostScript, and HPGL
    ODBC-compliant
    Merges data from MGE, FRAMME, ARC/INFO, ArcView, MapInfo, Oracle SC, Microsoft Access, MGE Segment Manager, AutoCAD, and MicroStation design files
    Exports to MicroStation design files and Arc/View shapefiles

    Customizable using Visual Basic, Visual C++, PowerBuilder, Delphi, Excel, FoxPro, and Access

    Platforms:
    Windows 95
    Windows NT

    Contact:
    Intergraph Japan
    Shibuya Tohoseimei Bldg. 26F
    2-25-1, Shibuya
    Shibuya-ku, Tôkyô 150
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-5467-7360
    Fax:
    81-3-5467-7061

GEOSIS (Geographical Strategic Information System)
    Main Functions and Features:
    Input/output
    enlarge
    reduce
    map join calculations
    display with superimposition
    3D display

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:

    Platforms:
    NEC PC-FMR80
    PC-H98

    Distributor:
    Nihon Computer Graphic, Inc.
    510-5, Kamo
    Ichihara-shi, Chiba-ken 290
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-436-23-0103
    Fax:
    81-436-24-2116

GeoStar (Earthquake induced fire modelling simulation)
    Main Functions and Features:
    DB linkage with MS-Access

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000

    Platforms:
    Windows NT
    Windows 95

    Distributor:
    Naigai Chizu, Inc. (for N.C.M.)
    3-22, Ogawamachi Kanda
    Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 101
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3291-0338
    Fax:
    81-3-3291-7986

    N.C.M., Inc.
    Mr. Satoshi Yanagida
    Kamishin Heights Hakusan 2F
    4-33-22, Hakusan
    Bunkyô-ku, Tôkyô 112
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3818-2954
    Fax:
    81-3-3818-5807

GenaMap
    Main Functions and Features:
    GIS
    spatial analysis
    network analysis
    raster/vector

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs

    Platforms:
    UNIX (OKI TAC, HP, SUN)

    Distributor:
    Oki Electric Industry, Inc. (for Genasys)
    Mr. Yoshinori Hoshi
    GIS Section
    1-16-8, Chôû Warabi-shi, Saitama 335
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-48-431-8326
    Fax:
    81-48-431-9113

    Oki Electric Industry, Inc.
    1-16-8, Chûô
    Warabi-shi, Saitama-ken 335
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-48-431-8326
    Fax:
    81-48-431-9113
    Contact:
    Hoshi san

GRASS 4.2.1 Mirror Site
    Main Functions and Features:
    DEMs, Data analysis, spatial modeling including Boolean operations, point operations, region operations, neighborhood functions/operations, statistics, display, image processing, image enhancement, thematic information extraction, change detection, image rectification and restoration, contrast manipulation, spatial feature manipulation, multi-image manipulation, classification, training, unsupervised classification, output, smoothing, data merging, error correction and registration of image data, interpretation of digital image data, radiometric enhancement techniques, geometric enhancement, multispectral transformations of image data, Fourier transformation of image data, supervised classification, clustering and unsupervised classification, feature reduction, preprocessing, data acquisition, manipulation and analysis, product generation, data input, raster/vector conversion

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:

    Platforms:
    UNIX: SUN Solaris, SUN OS 4.x, SGI Irix, HP UX 9x-10x, DEC Alpha/AXP
    Linux

    Distributor:
    Osaka City University Media Center

GIcompo
    Main Functions and Features:
    GIS construction toolkit
    RDB linkage
    raster/vector display and overlay
    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m DEMs
    FDmap

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1
    Windows NT

    Distributor:
    Communication Planning, Inc.
    3-19-15, Kaigan
    Minato-ku, Tôkyô 108
    Tel:
    81-3-5484-2880
    Fax:
    81-3-5484-3184
    Contact:
    Nozaki san

GPS Micro Center
    Main Functions and Features:
    strategic map use navigation system
    linkage with card format database

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries
    FDMap

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1

    Distributor:
    Nihon Chizu Kyôhan, Inc. (for Matsushita Denkô, Inc.)
    1-23, Kanda Jimbo-chô
    Minato-ku, Tôkyô 101
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3294-5220
    Contact:
    Kumei san
    Kobayashi san

Haiso Keikaku Shien System (Dispatch Planning Support System)
    Main Functions and Features:
    efficient dispatch planning support system

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    FDMap

    Platforms:
    OS/2

    Distributor:
    Kôei Systems
    Tel:
    81-3-5389-3433
    Fax:
    81-3-5389-3431
    Contact:
    Kobayashi san

Haiso Kichi no Saitekika Shien System (Local Dispatch Optimization Support System)
    Main Functions and Features:
    efficient distribution planning dispatch system
    local dispatch simulation system
    vehicle planning
    customer database management

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Information
    FDMap

    Platforms:
    OS/2

    Distributor:
    Kôei Systems
    Tel:
    81-3-5389-3433
    Contact:
    Ashizu san

 Idôtai Kanri (Fleet Management) and Hiasha Shien System (Distribution Support System)
    Main Functions and Features:
    GPS installed vehicle management
    real-time point location via tele-terminal

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1
    Windows NT
    UNIX

    Distributor:
    AICOM, Inc.
    System Development
    5-6-22, Hon-machi
    Koganeishi, Tôkyô 184
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-423-85-8133
    Fax:
    81-423-85-9237
    Contact:
    Sawai san
    Shimizu san

 Jiban-BASE (Land-BASE)
Kokukiyô Digital Map Sôchi (Aircraft Digital Map Device)
    Main Functions and Features:
    flight guidance
    altitude hazard level display

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Information

    Platforms:
    Specific CPU

    Distributor:
    Furuno Denki, Inc.
    Kanda Waizumi-chô Ajia Bldg.
    2-6, Waizumi-chô Kanda
    Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 101
    Tel:
    81-3-5687-0429
    81-3-5687-0426
    Fax:
    81-3-5687-0383

KORED/Geo
    Main Functions and Features:

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1km DEMs
    FDmap

    Platforms:
    IBM RS-6000 AIX Ver4.1.2
    SUN Solaris 2.4
    Windows 3.1
    Windows 95
    Windows NT

    Distributor:
    Arch, Inc. (for KORED Japan, Inc.)
    3-24, Sakumachô Kanda
    Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 101
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3863-1545
    Fax:
    81-3-3863-1532

    KORED Japan, Inc.
    ADO Bldg. 1F
    2-22-4, Kabukichô
    Shinjuku-ku, Tôkyô
    Japan

 LAND-FORMS
    Main Functions and Features:
    land reclamation system
    extraction of road lines from the calculation of elevations
    input
    soil volume calculations
    map creation
    plan input

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs

    Platforms:

    Distributor:
    I.S.P., Inc.
    Tsukamoto Bldg. 7 4F
    7 Jô Nishi 13 Moku Kita
    Chûô-ku, Sapporo-shi 060
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-11-261-1622
    Fax:
    81-11-210-0255

LT4X
    Main Functions and Features:
    raster to vector conversion
    data capture
    editing
    attributing
    analysis and maintanence of GIS data

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:

    Platforms:
    PC (SCO UNIX and Open Desk Top)
    IBM RISC6000 (AIX)
    Data General Aviion (DG-UX)
    SUN SPARCstation (SunOS/Solaris)
    SGI Iris Indigo (IRIX)

    Distributor:
    SYNC Information Systems, Inc. (for Pacer Infotec, Inc.)
    Matiere-M
    2-6-6, Iida
    Kofu-City, Yamanashi-ken 400
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-552-20-6361
    Fax:
    81-552-20-6362
    Contact:
    Mr. Naofumi Takayama jbgo254@niftyserve.or.jp

Map Brothes
    Main Functions and Features:
    3D display from any viewpoint
    internet compatible

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs

    Platforms:
    Windows 95

    Distributor:
    Inter Limited Logic, Inc.
    Tel:
    81-426-78-1202
    Fax:
    81-426-78-1203
    Contact:
    Yamazuki san

Map_DB
    Main Functions and Features:
    attribution of text, lines, polygons, images, etc.
    distance and area measurement
    specifies display attribution

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1
    Windows NT

    Distributor:
    System 21
    Information Dispatch System Section
    Tôkyô
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3536-5840
    Fax:
    81-3-3532-3976
    Contact:
    Morita san

MapExpert Ver. 1.3
Map Grafix
    Main Functions and Features:
    GIS
    measurement
    analysis
    registrations
    quantitative analysis
    management
    marketing

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000 Data
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries

    Platforms:
    Mac

    Distributor:
    Pacific Consultants
    1-7-5, Sekido
    Tama-shi, Tôkyô 206
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-423-72-6331
    Fax:
    81-423-72-6394
    Contact:
    Urabe san

MapFan
    Main Functions and Features:

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:

    Platforms:
    Windows
    Mac

    Distributor:
    Increment P, Inc.
    1-7-1, Shimomeguro
    Meguro-ku, Tôkyô
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3495-6463

MapInfo Professional
    Main Functions and Features:
    GIS
    corporate strategy
    information analysis system
    local and remote data access
    updating of remote databases
    geocoding
    map creation and editing
    data visualization
    analysis capabilities
    OLE automation
    display and presentation
    output

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs

    Platforms:
    Windows 95
    Windows 3.1
    Windows NT
    SUN
    HP
    Mac

    Distributor:
    Mitsui Zosen Systems Research Inc.
    Suite B-13, Makuhari Techno-Garden
    1-3, Nakase
    Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba-ken 261-01
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-43-274-6181
    Fax:
    81-42-274-6182
    Contact:
    Mr. Yasuto Yamashita, Director, Products Division

MapInfo Desktop-mini
    Main Functions and Features:
    desktop mapping
    DB and spreadsheet linkage
    map creation and editing
    data visualization
    OLE automation
    display and presentation
    output
    pie charts
    bar charts

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs

    Platforms:
    Windows 95
    Windows 3.1
    Windows NT

    Distributor:
    Mitsui Zosen Systems Research Inc.
    Suite B-13, Makuhari Techno-Garden
    1-3, Nakase
    Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba-ken 261-01
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-43-274-6181
    Fax:
    81-42-274-6182
    Contact:
    Mr. Yasuto Yamashita, Director, Products Division

MAPP System
    Main Functions and Features:
    preparation of topographic profile
    analysis of radio wave propagation

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Information

    Platforms:
    SUN
    HP

    Distributor:
    Kôzo Keikaku Kenkyûjo
    Tôkyô
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3382-6761
    Contact:
    Murata san

Mapview II (Digital Map Translator)
    Main Functions and Features:
    GIS
    enlarge
    reduce
    scroll
    overlay
    reference
    network

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries

    Platforms:
    NEC/EWS4800 (RISC)
    SUN SPARCstation
    Windows 95
    Windows 3.1
    Windows NT

    Distributor:
    NEC
    STAROFFICE
    NEC Daitotamachi Bldg.
    4-14-22, Shibaura
    Minato-ku, Tôkyô 108
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3456-7459
    Fax:
    81-3-3456-7467
    Contact:
    Shinohara san

Mic/GIS
    Main Functions and Features:
    enlarge
    reduce
    scroll
    reference
    calculations

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000

    Platforms:
    WS (UNIX+Motif)

    Distributor:
    Shakai Chôsa Kenkyûjo
    2-14-11, Yato-Cho
    Tanashi-shi, Tôkyô 188-0001
    Tel:
    81-424-23-1111
    Fax:
    81-424-22-5721
    Contact
    mic@mictokyo.co.jp

MicroGDS
    Main Functions and Features:
    construction
    engineering
    engineering links
    supporting diagram information system
    uses generic digital maps
    a CAD based system with some limited GIS functionality

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries

    Platforms:
    Windows CAD
    Windows 95

    Distributor:
    Informatix, Inc.
    IT Business Section
    1-8-11, Kita-Shinagawa;
    Shinagawa-ku, Tôkyô 140
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-5460-1818
    Tel:
    81-3-5460-1811
    Fax:
    81-3-5460-1805
    Contact:
    Shirae san
    info@pcpost.informatix.co.jp

MicroImage System
    Main Functions and Features:
    basic image processing
    polygons
    statistics
    classifications
    numerical transformations
    image rectification
    import/export
    conversion
    acquistion
    output

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:

    Platforms:
    IBM PC Compatibles

    Distributor:
    JAPEX Geoscience Institute, Inc.
    Akasaka Twin Tower, East Wing 3F
    Remote Sensing Section
    2-17-22, Akasaka
    Minato-ku, Tôkyô 107
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3584-0511
    Fax:
    81-3-3584-0563

MIQ (Map Information Query System)
    Main Functions and Features:

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:

    Platforms:

    Distributor:
    Japan Construction Information Center (JACIC) (Nihon Kensetsu Jôhô Sôgô Senta)
    Akasaka Seventh Ave., Bldg. 6F
    7-10-20, Akasaka
    Minato-ku, Tôkyô 107
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3505-2981

MORPHOTERRA ver2.0
    Main Functions and Features:
    display processing
    emphasis
    statistics
    transformation
    synthesis of elevation and 1:10 000 Digital National Land Map data

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries

    Platforms:
    Mac

    Distributor:
    System Kenkyûjo
    Tôkyô
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3469-7447
    Fax:
    81-3-3469-7453
    Contact:
    Sakuma san

Multimedia Real Estate Management System
    Main Functions and Features:
    real estate display

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1
    Windows NT
    UNIX

    Distributor:
    AICOM, Inc.
    System Development
    5-6-22, Hon-machi
    Koganeishi, Tôkyô 184
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-423-85-8133
    Fax:
    81-423-85-9237
    Contact:
    Sawai san
    Shimizu san

NIGMAS (Nihon Computer Graphic Mapping System)
    Main Functions and Features:
    input/output
    enlarge
    reduce
    map join calculations
    display with superimposition

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:

    Platforms:
    UNIX
    MS-DOS

    Distributor:
    Nihon Computer Graphic, Inc.
    510-5, Kamo
    Ichihara-shi, Chiba-ken 290
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-436-23-0103
    Fax:
    81-436-24-2116

NSXPRES300Series
NTC-iMAP
    Main Functions and Features:
    GIS processing
    input/output
    display of vector overlay of raster
    enlarge/reduce
    buffer polygons
    polygon overlays
    layer registration
    reference

    Platforms:
    Windows 95
    Windows 3.1

    Distributor:
    Nihon Technical Center, Inc.
    22-1, Yôka-machi
    Toyama-shi, Toyama-ken 939
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-764-29-3055
    Fax:
    81-764-29-3097
    Contact:
    Mr. Takeshi Yuasa
    ntc@toyama-smenet.or.jp
    ntc@chuokai-toyama.or.jp

PowerView95 (Real Time View Simulator)
    Main Functions and Features:

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs

    Platforms:
    Windows 95

    Distributor:
    I.S.P., Inc.
    Tsukamoto Bldg. 7 4F
    7 Jô Nishi 13 Moku Kita
    Chûô-ku, Sapporo-shi 060
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-11-261-1622
    Fax:
    81-11-210-0255

 OM-SAT/FD
    Main Functions and Features:
    input/output
    enlarge
    reduce
    map joins, calculations
    measurement
    retrievable administrative boundaries
    display with superimposition
    overlays with graphics

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    FDMap
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries

    Platforms:
    NEC PC-9801

    Distributor:
    Omoda Denshi
    Tel:
    81-3-3944-8961
    Fax:
    81-3-3944-8972
    Contact:
    Horiuchi san

 PC-ARC/INFO
    Main Functions and Features:
    GIS
    spatial analysis
    spatial modeling
    raster/vector conversion
    network analysis
    image processing
    creation and maintainence of geographic information
    management of large, multi-user spatial databases
    integration of multiple data types
    performance of sophisticated spatial analysis
    production of high-quality maps for publication
    creation of turnkey GIS applications for end users
    access geoprocessing functions through a menu interface
    creation of high-quality maps and perform advanced analysis and visualization on spatial data
    construct and maintain spatial databases of coverages, tables, and grids with advanced topological editing functions
    customize ARC/INFO using Visual Basic, C++, PowerBuilder, and other industry-standard development environments
    customize ARC/INFO by automating complex operations and building easy-to-use menus
    represent and analyze real-world geographic features such as streets, parcels, and wells and manage descriptive data about features in a DBMS
    perform advanced spatial analysis using ARC/INFO software's rich set of geoprocessing tools that support image integration, polygon overlay, raster geoprocessing, surface modeling, and RDBMS integration.
    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs
    FDmap

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1

    Distributor:
    PASCO Corp.
    2-13-5, Higashiyama
    Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3715-1601
    Fax:
    81-3-3715-1607
    Contact:
    Amamiya san

PC-CHASER
    Main Functions and Features:
    input/output
    raster to vector conversion
    enlarge
    reduce
    display with superimposition
    output to GEOSIS system

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:

    Platforms:
    NEC PC-H98 (DOS/V)

    Distributor:
    Nihon Computer Graphic, Inc.
    510-5, Kamo
    Ichihara-shi, Chiba-ken 290
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-436-23-0103
    Fax:
    81-436-24-2116

PC-CONTOUR
    Main Functions and Features:
    derivation of contours from curved surfaces
    construction of curved surface relief using contour lines

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs

    Platforms:
    NEC PC-9801 (DOS/V)

    Distributor:
    I.S.P., Inc.
    Tsukamoto Bldg. 7 4F
    7 Jô Nishi 13 Moku Kita
    Chûô-ku, Sapporo-shi 060
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-11-261-1622
    Fax:
    81-11-210-0255

PC-Mapping
    Main Functions and Features:
    GIS
    raster to vector conversion
    produce and edit vector data
    construct GIS
    link bitmaps and videos with database
    dynamic data exchange with other software
    rectification of imagery
    image mosaicing
    export to DXF and EPS formats
    other applications and linkages
    DB management
    scanning

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries
    FDmap

    Platforms:
    Windows 95
    Windows 3.1
    Windows NT

    Distributor:
    Mapcom, Inc.
    6-2-1, Higashi Ueno
    Taito-ku, Tôkyô 110
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3847-6221
    Fax:
    81-3-3847-6223
    Contact:
    Kondo san
    info@mapcom.com.jp

Power Map
    Main Functions and Features:
    map and data assembly
    sales
    customer management

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    FDMap

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1

    Distributor:
    Eastman
    Tôkyô
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-5454-8296

Radio Wave Propagation
    Main Functions and Features:
    calculation of radio wave strength (VHF/UHF, and microwave)
    land cross-section graphics and calculations
    service area graphics

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 50 and 250m DEMs

    Platforms:
    NEC PC-9801

    Distributor:
    Fuji Mic, Inc.
    Tôkyô
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3359-3701
    Fax:
    81-3-5379-9697
    Contact:
    Nakajima

Radio Wave The VHF
    Main Functions and Features:
    landscape cross-sectional image reference function
    VHF Citizens Band communication wiring design

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 250m DEMs

    Platforms:
    NEC PC-9801

    Distributor:
    Soft Development
    Tel:
    81-738-63-3062
    Contact:
    Mori san

Rodin
Senpaku GPS Plotter (Marine GPS Plotter)
    Main Functions and Features:
    display of shorelines in relation to craft

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Information

    Platforms:
    Specific CPU

    Distributor:
    Furuno Denki
    Tel:
    81-3-5687-0430

Sewer Line Management System
SICAD
    Main Functions and Features:

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:

    Platforms:

    Distributor:
    Siemens Nixdorf
    Takanawa Park Tower
    3-20-14, Higashi-Gotanda
    Shinagawa-ku, Tôkyô 141
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-35-423-8741
    Fax:
    81-35-423-8738

SIS (Spatial Information System)
    Main Functions and Features:
    data compilation
    analysis
    reference
    input/output
    topology function
    network compatible

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1
    Windows NT
    Windows 95

    Distributor:
    Informatix, Inc.
    IT Business Section
    1-8-11, Kita-Shinagawa;
    Shinagawa-ku, Tôkyô 140
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-5460-1818
    Tel:
    81-3-5460-1811
    Fax:
    81-3-5460-1805
    Contact:
    Shirae san
    Contact:
    info@pcpost.informatix.co.jp

SMAP 2K5
    Main Functions and Features:
    usable in conjunction with applications
    additions and superimpositions

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries

    Platforms:
    UNIX/EWS
    DOS/V

    Distributor:
    SENA
    Tôkyô
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3506-5331
    Contact:
    Fujihira san or Iwata san

SPANS Explorer (Geographic Information Spatial Analysis System)
    Main Functions and Features:
    import, create, edit and manage data
    establish working links between SPANS and other database software products
    digitize data using a mouse or digitizing tablet
    import and export major vector formats
    use rasters in their source format - no translation required!
    transform projections when importing data
    import and append attribute data from major database formats
    identify and repair digitizing errors
    construct areas by adding topology to lines
    join adjacent line layers with edge-matching
    various display and query operations
    display up to 20 maps simultaneously for quick comparisons
    use circular, rectangular, or polygonal searches to interactively highlight entities on-screen and in the data layer
    generate statistics from each spatial or attribute query
    perform nested queries
    build complex attribute queries using relational and logical operators
    save and edit queries and results for reuse
    define scale limits for layer display
    build a multi-criteria model with up to 18 layers using user-specified weights and scores
    generate new attributes by building an equation using relational, logical, and
    mathematical operators
    develop a new map from the intersecting classes of two input maps using a matrix overlay
    perform proximity analysis by creating buffers
    geographic and attribute layer overlays and on-screen selection can create subsets of data layers
    create Voronoi polygons to define catchment areas
    annotate integrated vector and raster maps
    highlight geographic entities and associated attributes interactively
    prepare on-screen slide shows
    create your own map symbols and North arrows or select from the supplied library
    print scaled output directly from SPANS Explorer or export data, graphics and reports to other software products
    now supports PostScript format for PC's
    audit function records a series of SPANS commands as you perform them and saves them to an ASCII file
    replay command 'scripts' for batch processing
    commands are recorded using the SPANS programming language - EASI+
    edit commands within SPANS using the supplied text editor
    customize the function menu or the icon tool bar using command macro

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs
    FDmap Digital National Land Information

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1

    Distributor:
    CRC Sôgô Kenkyûsho, Inc. (CRC Research Institute Inc.) (for TYDAC)
    Earth Science Department
    2-7-5, Minami Suna
    Kôto-ku, Tôkyô 136
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-5634-5853
    Fax:
    81-3-5634-7340
    Contact:
    Earth Science Dept. t-ohno@crc.co.jp

SPANS GIS (Geographic Information Spatial Analysis System)
    Main Functions and Features:
    3-D views
    ontouring
    surface generation
    point aggregation
    neighbourhood analysis
    network analysis
    topological analysis
    visibility analysis
    multi-criteria modelling
    map modelling
    table modelling
    point modelling

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs
    FDmap Digital National Land Information

    Platforms:
    OS/2
    UNIX
    Motif
    PS/V/EWS

    Distributor:
    CRC Sôgô Kenkyûsho, Inc. (CRC Research Institute Inc.) (for TYDAC)
    Earth Science Department
    2-7-5, Minami Suna
    Kôto-ku, Tôkyô 136
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-5634-5853
    Fax:
    81-3-5634-7340
    Contact:
    Earth Science Dept. t-ohno@crc.co.jp

SPANS MAP (Cartographer) (Geographic Information Spatial Analysis System)
    Main Functions and Features:
    use data from ARC/INFO, MapInfo, EASI/PACE, Microstation (and more...)
    supports most standard worldwide projections and spheroids
    supports all major geographic data types including vector, raster and dbms
    imports over fifty different data formats
    zoom and window on subsets of project area
    customizable WYSIWYG speeds up production
    intuitive menu organized by cartographic priority
    intuitive editor for creating and editing cartographic symbols
    symbol table for archiving original symbology
    representation style table for creating, editing and archiving custom feature representations
    alter or update representation of all map features of equal class in one step
    index, annotate and customize cartographic product
    provides templates for magnetic declination diagrams
    provides templates for the index panel placement and associated notes
    load and save templates or use a standard one provided

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs
    FDmap Digital National Land Information

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1

    Distributor:
    CRC Sôgô Kenkyûsho, Inc. (CRC Research Institute Inc.) (for TYDAC)
    Earth Science Department
    2-7-5, Minami Suna
    Kôto-ku, Tôkyô 136
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-5634-5853
    Fax:
    81-3-5634-7340
    Contact:
    Earth Science Dept. t-ohno@crc.co.jp

Sûchi Chizu Assist
    Main Functions and Features:
    enlarge
    reduce
    contour lines
    shading rotation
    map joins
    data addition

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1

    Distributor:
    Heisei Sokuryô
    Tel:
    81-975-56-0400

Sûchi Chizu Converter
    Main Functions and Features:
    conversion of data into MapInfo files

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000

    Platforms:

    Distributor:
    Kimoto, Inc.
    3-37-10, Takada
    Toshima-ku, Tôkyô: 171
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-5950-6231
    Fax:
    81-3-5950-6232

Sûchi Chizu Converter 10000
    Main Functions and Features:
    conversion of data into DRA-CAD files
    separation of map elements into layers

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1
    NEC PC-9801 (DOS/V)

    Distributor:
    Kôzo System
    Toho Edogawabashi Bldg.
    1-24-8, Sekiguchi
    Bunkyo-ku, Tôkyô 112
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3135-5761
    Fax:
    81-3-3135-5764
    Contact:
    Horiike san

Sûchi Map Viewer
    Main Functions and Features:
    enlarge
    reduce
    shift
    custom register

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000

    Platforms:
    SUN with Motif

    Distributor:
    CRC Sôgô Kenkyûsho, Inc. (CRC Research Institute Inc.)
    1-3-D16, Nakase
    Mihama;-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba-ken 261-01
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-43-274-7131
    Fax:
    81-43-298-1863
    Contact:
    Earth Science Dept. t-ohno@crc.co.jp

Tactician Suite of Products (Senryaku Chizu Jôhô System)
    Main Functions and Features:
    point management GIS - Power Map Marker
    intranet GIS - Map Scape
    sales force automation GIS - Territory Manager
    trade area analysis GIS - Targeting Machine
    trade area analysis GIS (low priced edition of Targeting Machine) - Targeting Machine Light
    trade area analysis GIS (advanced edition of Targeting Machine) - Super Targeting Machine
    SPSS & Tactician System, multiple regression analysis and cluster analysis are available for sales prediction and marketing by using SPSS - Map Analyzer
    Tactician developer's kit - Map Script
    trade area analysis services on the internet - Landmap Target Service

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT 3.5 or 4.0

    Distributor:
    Giken Shôji International Co., Ltd. (for Tactician Corporation)
    Spline Bldg. 3F
    1-19-2, Dogenzaka
    Shibuya-ku, Tôkyô 150-0043
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3770-7555
    Fax:
    81-3-3777-7556
    Contact:
    Takayama san
    tactician@giken.co.jp

The GRAPH Ver3.3
    Main Functions and Features:
    graph display

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries
    FDmap

    Platforms:
    Windows 95
    Windows NT

    Distributor:
    ASCII Something Good, Inc.
    IK Bldg.
    2-24-9, Kami Ôsaka
    Shinagawa-ku, Tôkyô 141
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-5436-7850

TN-CONTOUR
    Main Functions and Features:
    creation of automatic triangular mesh from mesh data
    bird's view
    elevation calculation
    map creation

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs

    Platforms:
    NEC PC-9801 (DOS/V)

    Distributor:
    I.S.P., Inc.
    Tsukamoto Bldg. 7 4F
    7 Jô Nishi 13 Moku Kita
    Chûô-ku, Sapporo-shi 060
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-11-261-1622
    Fax:
    81-11-210-0255

TNT MIPS
    Main Functions and Features:
    mosaicking
    mergings
    geo-rectifying
    warping
    rubber-sheetings
    multi-spectral analysis
    orthoimage creation
    elevation mapping
    watershed analysis
    viewshed analysis
    shortest path derivation

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:

    Platforms:
    PC's
    MAC
    Workstations

    Distributor:
    OpenGIS Corporation (for MicroImages, Inc.)
    Kinokuniya Building, 7 Fl
    1-19-14, Azuma-bashi
    Sumida-ku, Tôkyô 130
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-3623-2851
    Fax:
    81-3-3623-3025
    Contact:
    Mr. Toshihiko Waza waza@kt.rim.co.jp

Tracer
    Main Functions and Features:
    image Display
    image rectification
    raster/vector conversion
    design/edit
    semi-automatic outline tracing
    database linkages
    zoom/pan
    plot

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:

    Platforms:
    AutoCAD R12 & R13 DOS
    Windows 3.1
    Windows '95
    NT
    MS-DOS

    Distributor:
    Hitachi Software Engineering, Inc.
    6-81, Onoe-cho
    Naka-ku, Yokohama 231
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-45-681-2111
    81-45-681-2667
    Fax:
    81-45-681-2076
    81-45-681-4914
    Contact:
    hsw-pacrim@cm.hitachi-sk.co.jp

3D MAPPS
    Main Functions and Features:

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000

    Platforms:

    Distributor:
    Kimoto, Inc.
    3-37-10, Takada
    Toshima-ku, Tôkyô: 171
    Japan
    Tel:
    81-3-5950-6231
    Fax:
    81-3-5950-6232

3DMAP
    Main Functions and Features:
    selection of contour lines
    bird's view
    contour maps
    output of aerial views and contour maps
    superimposition of aerial views and contour maps
    DXF converter

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:10 000
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs

    Platforms:
    Windows 3.1

    Distributor:
    Toshiba KN Systems, Inc.
    Business Technology
    20 Chûô Bldg.
    4-13-5, Hon-machi, Nihonbashi
    Chûô-ku, Tôkyô 103
    Tel:
    81-3-3663-0481
    Fax:
    81-3-3663-5535
    Contact:
    Suzuki san

3D Map Generator
    Main Functions and Features:
    fast scroll
    rotation
    overlay
    3D display
    cross-section display

    Useable Government Published Digital Map Data:
    Digital National Land Map 1:25 000 coastline and administrative boundaries
    Digital National Land Map 50m, 250m, 1km DEMs

    Platforms:
    has it's own CPU

    Distributor:

    Furuno Denki, Inc.
    Kanda Waizumi-chô Ajia Bldg.
    2-6, Waizumi-chô Kanda
    Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 101
    Tel:
    81-3-5687-0429
    81-3-5687-0426
    Fax:
    81-3-5687-0383
    Contact:
    Kubo san

Visual Finder
OTHERS (as yet uninvestigated)
UTILITIES (Freeware, Shareware, and Commercial):

Software and Utilities by GIS Data Depot
http://www.gisdatadepot.com/software/index.html

GIS Tools by GIS Tools
http://www.gistools.com/

GIS Utilities from U.S. Bureau of Land Management
ftp://ftp.blm.gov/pub/gis/

GeoWeb Interactive by GeoWeb
http://www.ggrweb.com/soft_clog.html

Digital Mapping and Software Utilities from U.S. Geological Survey
http://www-gd.cr.usgs.gov/maps/software.html

ORES-Geography & GIS Data Sets and Software by Bill Thoen
http://www.gisnet.com/gis/ores/gis/data.html

GMT - The Generic Mapping Tools by Paul Wessel
http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/soest/gmt.html

Land Surveying and Geomatics: On-line Resources for the World's Second Oldest Profession
http://homepage.interaccess.com/~maynard/software.htm

AGIS A shareware mapping system and simple GIS for Windows by Neil Klaer
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~agisw/

Software for Graphics and Data Analysis by S. Baum, Texas A&M University
http://www-ocean.tamu.edu/~baum/ocean-graphics.html

Assorted DOS software for various conversions involving Lat/Longs, UTM and other map references by Windsway Co.
ftp://wizvax.net/pub/personal/victorf

Our Software Archive for Windows GIS Share-Freeware
http://www.uni-sb.de/philfak/fb6/fr66/tpw/s-ware/s-ware.htm

Topographic Analysis fortran source code
ftp://edcftp.cr.usgs.gov/pub/software/topo

General Cartographic Transformation Package (GCTP)
ftp://edcftp.cr.usgs.gov/pub/software/gctpc

VPFView 1.1 UNIX software for viewing DCW data from the Defense Mapping Agency's Digital Chart of the World CD-ROM data set
ftp://jupiter.drev.dnd.ca/pub/gis/vpfview

DOS based software: FREEFORM, GeoVu, and GeoDas
ftp://ftp.ngdc.noaa.gov/Access_Tools

OBSERVER for SPANS data
http://www.tydac.com/product/prspans.html

VERSAMAP v 1.3, GSMAP, and USGS General Cartographic Transformation Package (GCTP) source code
ftp://ftp.csn.org/COGS/Mapping

GIS Utilities by Dept. of Archaeology, Univ. of Sydney
http://www.archaeology.usyd.edu.au/resources/index.html

GSNAKE API contour modelling, extraction, detection, classification software by Information Technology Institute, Singapore, and School of Applied Science, NTU, Singapore
http://www.cs.wisc.edu/computer-vision/projects/gsnake.html

MAPINFO-L FTP Site Files by Bill Thoen
http://www.ctmap.com/mapinfo/mapinfol.html

Links to Data Translators and More ... by Avenza Software http://www.avenza.com/link2trans.html

ARC/INFO (Japanese and English software versions)
http://www.esri.com/base/products/index.html

ArcView Ver. 2 (software in English)
http://www.esri.com/base/products/index.html

ASCII Something Good, Inc.
http://www.ascii.co.jp/english/">ASCII Something Good, Inc.

Better Solutions Consulting, Inc.
http://www.envi-sw.com/bsc.html

Bird's View 50
http://www.mapcom.co.jp/bv2/V2ANNOU.HTM

Bird's View 250
http://www.mapcom.co.jp/bv2/V2ANNOU.HTM

Bird's View Pro
http://www.mapcom.co.jp/bv2/V2ANNOU.HTM

CRC Sôgô Kenkyûsho, Inc. (CRC Research Institute, Inc.)
http://www.crc.co.jp/

Delta3D
http://www.pacerinfotec.com/gis/productspage.html#Delta3D: A New Perspective On The Third Dimension

Earth Resources Mapping
http://www.ermapper.com/

EASI/PACE
http://www.pci.on.ca/product/epssv61.html

ENVI
http://www.envi-sw.com/

Environmental Information Engineering Laboratory
http://epsenewsc.gee.kyoto-u.ac.jp/

ERDAS
http://www.erdas.com/

ERDAS IMAGINE
http://www.erdas.com:80/marcom/erdasps13.html

ESRI
http://www.esri.com/

FYAMAP (View Simulation Software)
http://www.niftyserve.or.jp/CM/Forum/fyamap/soft.htm

GDS/GIS
http://www.informatix-inc.com/level3e/gds.htm

GenaMap
http://www.genasys.com/homepage/products/index.html

Genasys)
http://www.genasys.com/

Giken Shôji, Inc.
http://www.giken.co.jp/

GRASS 4.2.1 Mirror Site
http://wgrass.media.osaka-cu.ac.jp/grassh/

Image & Measurement, Inc.
http://www.imi-jp.com/

Increment P, Inc.
http://www.incrementp.co.jp/index.html

Informatix, Inc.
http://www.informatix-inc.com/index_e.htm

Japan Construction Information Center (JACIC) (Nihon Kensetsu Jôhô Sôgô Senta)
http://www.jacic.or.jp/indexe.html

Kokusai Kôgyô, Inc.
http://www.kkc.co.jp/

Kôzo System
http://www.kozo.co.jp/

Leica, Inc.
http://www.leica.com/

LT4X
http://www.pacerinfotec.com/gis/productspage.html#LT4X: A New Approach To Data Conversion

Mapcom, Inc.
http://www.mapcom.co.jp/hp_e.htm

MapFan
http://www.incrementp.co.jp/mapfan/index.html

MapInfo Desktop-mini
http://202.248.78.132:80/mapinfo/

MapInfo Professional
http://202.248.78.132:80/mapinfo/

Mapview II (Digital Map Translator)
http://www.sw.nec.co.jp/APSOFT/soa/map2/

Marketing Intelligence Corporation (MIC)
http://www.mictokyo.co.jp/mic/ehome.html

Meitec
http://www.meitec.co.jp

MicroGDS
http://www.informatix-inc.com/level3e/mgds.htm

MicroImages, Inc.
http://www.microimages.com/

Mitsui Zosen Systems Research Inc.
http://www.msr.mes.co.jp./

NEC
http://www.sw.nec.co.jp

Shin Nihon Seitetsu, Inc. (Nippon Steel)
http://www.nsc.co.jp/english/index.html

Oki Electric Industries, Inc.
http://www.oki.co.jp/OKI/Home/English/index.html

OpenGIS Corporation
http://www.opengis.co.jp

Pacer Infotec, Inc.
http://www.teleport.com/~idigis/GISPAGES/GeoSpatialHome.html

Pacific Consultants
http://www.pacific.co.jp/indexe.htm

PASCO
http://www.pasco.co.jp/

PC-Mapping
http://www.mapcom.co.jp/pcmpng/index_e.htm

PCI:
http://www.pci.on.ca/

Tactician Corporation
http://www.tactician.com/

Schlumberger, Inc.
http://www.sphere.ad.jp/skk/

SciTek, Inc.
http://www.scitek.org/tokyo.html

SICAD
http://www.sni.de/public/sicad/sicad_us/sicad.htm

Siemens Nixdorf
http://www.sni.co.jp">Siemens Nixdorf

SIS (Spatial Information System)
http://www.informatix-inc.com/level2e/products.htm

SPANS Explorer (Geographic Information Spatial Analysis System)
http://www.tydac.com/product/prspans.html

SPANS GIS (Geographic Information Spatial Analysis System)
http://www.tydac.com/product/prspans.html

SPANS MAP (Cartographer) (Geographic Information Spatial Analysis System)
http://www.tydac.com/product/prspans.html

Sumisho Electronics
http://www.sse.co.jp

Tactician Suite of Products (Senryaku Chizu Jôhô System)
http://www.tactician.com/appmatrix/indappmatrix.htm

TNT MIPS
http://www.microimages.com/product/html/tntmips.htm

Tracer
http://www.hitachisoft-co.com/tracpage.htm

TYDAC
http://www.tydac.com/
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