Do you know the Best Online Street Map of Japan? Map of Japan

Are you looking for an Online Street Map of Japan in English?
Here is the website to visit.

I think this is the best street map of Japan. It is simple. It has both Japanese and English names. How nice! But it's just too bad that it won't navigate you to the places you want to go. But still, graphic is the best. It is really simple. You know, when there is too much name of that land mark written, it get more complicated? This is why I recommend this OpenStereetMap Japan.

It is pretty fun to see how long the road you use in daily continues. Looking up how long rout 1 goes and stuff.

OpenStereetMap Japan
http://www.openstreetmap.jp/

Checked 100 beautiful mountains in Japan? Map of Japan

Here is a mountain map of Japan. This map has 100 marks for 100 beautiful mountains in Japan. Not only the marks but it has panorama picture of the mountains that is marked in this mountain map. This Map is based on Google Map so it's a pretty neat map. It is in Japanese but just for looking at the pictures of the mountains, you should have no problems at all. Some of the mountains that is marked on the map doesn't have pictures, but that is probably because the managers of this mountain map haven't gone there yet. I think pictures will be updated as he/she visits.

Enjoy the 100 beautiful mountains with this mountain map of Japan!


Panorama Pictuters of 100 Beautiful Maoutains
http://www.mtpanorama.net/

Are you ready for the Evangelion Map? Map of Japan-Kanagawa

Are you ready for the Evangelion Map?

Good news!
Hakone City Sightseeing Organization will release a collaborate map of Hakone with Japanese Anime Evangelion.
They will release 1 million prints and it will finish when the print goes out.
Pre release starts on 4th of June, and official release date is 11th of June.
The map will passed out at the main sightseeing facilities.I think it is Free.

Got to hurry!



Why map of Hakone?
Because it is said that In the Anime Evangelion, 3rd Tokyo City's (the place where Anime takes place) model is Hakone City.


Resours Article
http://zasshi.news.yahoo.co.jp/article?a=20090526-00000016-tkwalk-ent

Looking for Road Map of Japan? Map of Japan

Looking for Road Map of Japan?

If you are looking for a road map of Japan, then go to Map Quest.
Map Quest offers free online web map.
It is like Google Map but I think it is easier to see.



If you are planing to travel Japan on car, you should definitely rent a car the car Navigation.
It is very nice. I went driving last weekend and the car navigator broken and the driving was a disaster.

Looking for Outline map of Japan? Map of Japan

What do you think of a map of USA in Japanese?

Here is a website that offers several type of maps.
Colored map of Japan, outline map of Japan and more.
Why don't you check it out and see if their is a map of Japan that you are looking for.



It is kind of weird to see an English Map of Japan for me.
I doesn't seem like the cities and places I know when it is written in English.
I bet it is probably the opposite way around.

So here is a Map of USA written in Japanese.
States in USA is all written in Japanese.



Did you find it funny to see map of USA in Japanese?

WorldAtlas.com
http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/jp.htm

Maps & National Parks Info (Japanese)
http://homepage.mac.com/furup/map-j.htm

Can you say all the 47 prefectures of Japan? Map of Japan

Can you say all the 47 prefectures of Japan?



This website has a map of 47 prefectures of Japan in English.
Prefecture is like a State in USA.

I think it is hard to memorize all of them but maybe it is good to know Tokyo and surrounding prefecture and Osaka and it's surrounding prefecture.

I can't say all the states in USA but I know where big cities are and witch states they are in.
How ever I can't say the name of states that surrounds the state with big cites.

Still I think it is good to know the name of the surrounding prefecture, because unlike USA, crossing border of prefecture is easy.
Prefecture in japan is probably much smaller compared to states in USA. So if you use a railway, you can Cross the border really easily.

So why don't you input the name prefecture that surrounds big cities in Japan, with this map of japan with the name of 47 prefecture in English.
It will come in handy when you travel japan.
Map of the prefectures of Japan in ISO
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Regions_and_Prefectures_of_Japan.svg

Looking for English Tokyo Rail Map? Map of Japan

Looking for English Tokyo Rail Map?


Meik Design co.

English Map of Japan is bit difficult to find.
Here is a precise Rail Map of Tokyo Japan.
This website sales this map data so it is NOT FREE.
However, just glancing and viewing is free:)

If you a considering to buy, send a e-mail to the manager of the website.

This Rail Map of Tokyo Japan, has all of the rail lines, trains and subway.
There are many rails in Tokyo. They are very complicated but very useful. You can go almost anywhere!Plus it is cheap! Compared to Osaka. Did you know that?

I wish to collect Many types of map of Japan, from the cities to suburb town.
I hope tourist find interest in suburb too.

Are you going to Ginkakuji?

Are you going to Ginkakuji?





Temples are Japanese culture. Its is said that there are 8 million temples in Japan.
Temples is like a symbol of Japan and we consider temple gardens are Japanese beauties.

Japanese people like visiting temples, not minding their religion.
Most of the Japanese people are Buddhist, but many people don't know what Buddhist stream they belong to, especially the young people.
On my case, I realized that I'm Buddhist of Jodoshinsyu stream on my grand fathers funeral. My grand father's funeral was done in Jodoshinsyu way by monks of Jodoshinsyu Temple.
Big difference is chanting. Each stream has it's own chanting.
I think this is also a characteristic of Japanese culture. We don't really mind religion.

I'm not sure if you will have a opportunity, but it is probably very interesting to see Japanese funeral for understanding Japanese culture.

Although I'm not a Buddhist of zen, I visited a Zen temple Ginkakuji.
It is famous for Its sand garden.
It is always considered a contrast of Kinkakuji because, Kinkakuji literally means "Gold Temple" and this Ginkakuji means "Silver temple"
on like Kinkakuji, Ginkakuji is not covered with silver foil.

Ginkakuji is now under complete construction.
Don't go.
It doesn't look like what it is supposed to be.

Ginkakuji Homepage
http://www.shokoku-ji.or.jp/ginkakuji/

looking for English map of Japan? Map of Japan-Free Online English map of Japan

Are you looking for English map of Japan?

MapFanWeb offers free online map search.
It's pretty handy. I allows you to search hotels, restaurants, transportation and more within the area you pick.

So if you don't know which places to go in japan, or in the area you are at, then chose tourist attraction and search, then it will give you choice of places to go in the area.

Not only Tokyo but it is applied to all the 47 prefecture in japan.
You can search hotels and restaurants even in small cities and suburb in japan.

I think this is a good map tool for searching places in japan.





Map Fan Web home page
http://www.mapfan.com/

Map Fan Web English Version top
http://www.mapfan.com/en/en_m.cgi

Do you know where Japan is in Asia? Map of Japan

Do you know where Japan is in Asia?



I've been writing about palaces and cities in Japan for the most of the times and introducing useful online map tools.
But first of all, do every one know where Japan is in the world?

So this time I'll post a map of Asia.

Universty of Texas at Austin-Asia Maps
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/asia.html

Do you know the "Maiden rode" in Tokyo? Map of Japan-Tokyo

Do you know the "Maiden rode"?


Almost all otaku knows about Akihabara right?
The sacred place for Otaku. Where anime related goods and electronic stor gather. Where the road is filled with Okaku. Where "Maid cafe" are managed.


But have you heard of "Maiden rode"?
It is the sacred place for female otaku. Where anime(prefered by female) related goods gather. Where the road is filled with female Otaku. Where "Steward cafe" are managed.

The most famous "steward cafe" is called "swallotail"
At the cafe, handsome steward will serve you.
Steward who works here took a lesson under real English steward, so he will serve you real English tea.

Stewart Cafe Swallowtail Official website
http://butlers-cafe.jp/

Having troubles deciding where to visit? Map of Japan

Having troubles deciding where to visit?



This website is for tourists who are willing to visit Japan.
It has a nice map of Japan with name of the cities marked.
Not just the big cities in japan but it also cover lots of small cities in japan.
So if you wish to travel suburb of japan, try this site!

On the map, cities are marked an each of them are linked to an introduction page.
I recommend this site, because it is interesting enough for a Japanese who actually lives in japan.
It has pretty good pictures of japan.
It is enjoyable even just viewing.
Japan National Tourist Organization Top Page

http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/index.html

Japan National Tourist Organization Map of Japan Page
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/index.html

Tasted it already? Map of Japan-Kyoto

Tasted it already?


This is a green tea ice cream Sunday of a very famous green tea sweets shop in Kyoto.
If you have a chance to visit Kyoto, you must go!

The shop is called "Tsujiri." It is managed by tea field owner, so their green tea flavored stuff is great.

Their are lot of shop that offers green tea sweets, in Kyoto because Kyoto is famous for green tea "Matcha."
If you are going to eat green tea sweats at the other place, try "Tsujiri." This is the place to go.

Since it is famous, there is alway people in line.
If you want to avoid clowds, go their 30 before closeing.



Location

There are 4 shops in kyoto so, choes the one you have close access.


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Tsujiri Official HomePage (No English)
http://www.giontsujiri.co.jp/saryo/index.html

Checked the 3D map of Japan yet? Map of Japan

Checked the 3D map of Japan yet?



This 3D map might not be the best. Google earth is probably much better but its is very simply organized and very easy to use.
This page is in Japanese but you'll probably have no problem using.
It is that much simple.

I recommend this map system.

Aries Home Page
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~XJ6T-TKD/

Aries Home Page 3D map of Japan
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~hw3t-tkd/bou2/bou2all.html

Have you seen the Gorgeous Zen temple? Map of Japan-Kyoto

Have you seen the Gorgeous Zen temple?



Rokuonji, so called Kinkakuji is the most gorgeous temple.

This temple belongs to a stream of Zen.
For a Zen themple, it is too gorgeous. This is how japanese will feel.

Location


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If you take a close look at it, you will find that square gold leaf is pasted very timidly side by side.
It is the beauty of Japan. You must see.


I found a lot of chinese tourist, and one of them was very pretty like a moddle.

Can you compleate the puzzle of Japan? Map of Japan

Can you compleate the puzzle of Japan?

Try and see how much you know about Japan.
Even I(a Japanese) have little difficulties ^^;

But it's fun!
http://www.hanasuku.com/manabu/game/c_01.html


STEP1 Put your mouse over the pieces. then the name of the Prefecture shows up in japanese.

Japanese prefecture name
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prefectures_of_Japan



STEP2 Drag the peice to the map on the right

Have you felt Zen at the rock garden? Map of Japan-Kyoto

Have you felt Zen at the rock garden?




Ryoanji is famos for its rock garden.

Ryoanji is now under construction. It will be completed Feb.2010.
I when to Ryoanji during the construction, without knowing.
Rock garden was still nice but not as it should be.
We were only alowed to see the garden from the stage besides the garden.
Dusy carpet was spread over the stage and it was filled with tourist like us.
peep, peep, peep, a shutter noise from thr digital camera every where.

No mood for silent meditation.

Silece and the zen atmosphere was captured in the pichture I took with my digital camera.
Picture avobe.

I assume that the dusty carpet will be removed after reconstruction and wooden stage will be back.
Not only the stage but other parts of the temple was on construction so is was kind of messy.
But, it is probably hard to experience Zen atmosphere anyway, because of noised made by visitors.

Other parts of the temple gaden was pretty. Greenery is relaxing.
Turetle was on the rock and another was on its back.

Official web site(has english)
http://www.ryoanji.jp/

Have you seen Electric Kitty-chan yet? Map of Japan - Osaka

Have you seen Electric Kitty-chan yet?

There is Universal Studio theame park in Osaka,Japan.
We call it USJ for Universal Studio Japan.

I bough the annual pass for JPY12,500 (USD125.75) where it usually costs JPY22,000 (USD221.33).
I though it is cheap because I can get it almos JPY10,000 (USD100.00) cheaper.
But 12 Month No Black Out Annual Pass at Universal Studio Hollywood costs USD84.00 and mine DOES have black out days and costs more!

Why is things so expensive in Japan? or is is reasonable?


By the way,
12 Month Premiun Annual Pass costs JPY28,000 (USD282.00) in Universal Studio Hollywood, USD119.00
Day ticket costs JPY5,800 (USD58.40) in Universal Studio Hollywood,USD 77.00

BUT ANYWAY! I'm having great fun at USJ so thats all right ;)

Many character good and they are very KAWAI!
In USJ there are Shop filled with Kitty-chan.
Kitty-chan is not the character of universal studio so we feel it bit unconfortable to see her in USJ.

USJ is now helding Magic Night Parade. It is beautiful.




This soooo cute!
Elmo cream puff...I'm not sure if I'm saying it right in english. In french choux à la crème.
And Cookie Monster cookie! the cookie monster was made of layers of Icing and it was very hard.I don't recomend to eat. Just take pictures and that shoud be enough.



Where is USJ? Map to Universal Studio Japan

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English web site http://www.usj.co.jp/e/