Mapion

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Mapion provides map search, route search, and weather forecasts, along with address/search by place and postal code, and phone directory capabilities. It also offers corporate map solutions (Mapion Biz) and digital flyer services via Shufoo! as part of ONE TOPPAN.

Target Customer

Individual consumers seeking maps and local information; corporate clients seeking map-related solutions and advertising capabilities (Mapion Biz, Shufoo! for enterprises).

Key Differentiator

Combined consumer map/search capabilities with enterprise-focused services (Mapion Biz) and advertising/digital flyer integration (Shufoo!法人向け), all within the ONE TOPPAN integrated portal.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Finding precise local addresses or spots quickly
2Obtaining reliable route or transit guidance
3Accessing up-to-date business listings and contact information for local shops or services

Key Features

1Map search by address, place name, or facility
2Route search and driving route guidance
3Weather forecasts
4Postal code search
5Phone directory lookup
6Distance measurement (キョリ測) and transit guidance (乗換案内)
7Mapion Biz corporate map solutions
8Shufoo! corporate / digital flyer integration

Target Customer Industries

Competitive Advantages

1Nationwide map/search capabilities
2Combination of consumer map services with corporate solutions (Mapion Biz) and advertising (Shufoo!)
3Integration within the ONE TOPPAN portal
4Extensive category coverage for business listings (e.g., グルメ, ホテル, デパート, 病院, 公共施設)

Key Benefits

1Convenient access to maps, routes, and weather

2Comprehensive local business listings and searches

3Corporate map solutions and digital flyer advertising options

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Mapion is a Japanese map search site offering map search, route guidance, weather forecasts, address/search functions, postal code lookup, and phone directory listings; it also provides corporate map solutions (Mapion Biz) and digital flyer services via Shufoo! as part of a broader ONE TOPPAN portal ecosystem.

Target Market

Consumer map users seeking local information and businesses seeking map-related solutions and advertising opportunities (corporate/enterprise clients).

Unique Value Proposition

A nationwide map/search platform that combines consumer-oriented mapping features with corporate solutions (Mapion Biz) and advertising/digital flyer capabilities (Shufoo!) within an integrated ONE TOPPAN portal.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

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