GSI Maps (地理院地図)
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
GSI Maps provides a web-based map service from the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan that delivers topographic maps, photographs, elevation data, terrain classification, and disaster information for Japan, including 3D visualization.
Target Customer
Estimated: General public, researchers, government agencies, and educators needing authoritative geographic data of Japan.
Key Differentiator
Official government geospatial data with integrated 3D visualization and disaster information, across multiple data layers, accessible via standard web browsers.
Implementation Timeline
Immediate access via web browser; deeper integration with internal GIS workflows may take days to weeks depending on systems
Pain Points
- 1Need authoritative, centralized access to Japan's geographic data (topography, imagery, elevation, terrain classification, disaster information).
- 2Desire for 3D visualization of terrain and imagery.
- 3Cross-browser accessibility and nationwide coverage where available.
Key Features
- 1Topographic maps
- 2Aerial photographs/images
- 3Elevation data
- 4Terrain classification
- 5Disaster information
- 63D visualization
- 7Web-based mapping accessible in major browsers
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1GIS Manager
- 2Urban Planner
- 3Director of Public Safety/Disaster Management
- 4CIO / CTO of a government agency
- 5Education/ETL lead
Client Results
- 1Improved situational awareness and decision-making for disaster response
- 2Access to authoritative geospatial data for planning and analysis
- 3Enhanced visualization with 3D maps for planning and education
Competitive Advantages
- 1Official government data source for Japan
- 2Integrated dataset (topography, imagery, elevation, terrain, disaster information)
- 33D visualization capabilities
- 4Cross-browser compatibility
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
Web-based map service by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan offering topographic maps, imagery, elevation, terrain classification, and disaster information with 3D visualization.
Target Market
General public, researchers, educators, and government agencies in Japan needing authoritative geospatial data
Unique Value Proposition
Official, centralized geospatial platform with 3D visualization and disaster information from Japan's national authority
Technical Requirements
JavaScript must be enabled; works in Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari
Pricing Model
Not stated
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