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

1Authoritative national geospatial data

23D visualization of terrain and imagery

3Multiple data layers (topography, imagery, elevation, terrain, disaster info)

4Web-accessible via major browsers

5Support for disaster information and planning

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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