mapping software
Feb 19, 2005 | 10:35 pm
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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mapping software
i'm in the midst of planning a trip (YYZ-NRT) and i am carrying my laptop with me. hoping i can use my laptop as a directional aid, i was wondering if anyone knows of a program that has city maps (preferably of Tokyo, and or Japan) that would be searchable? Runs in Mac OS X? (Windows is okay, too) Internet updates to stay current?
Suggestions?
Thanks!
Suggestions?
Thanks!
Feb 19, 2005 | 10:58 pm
#2
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Posts: 823
Great Idea
Originally Posted by dky
i'm in the midst of planning a trip (YYZ-NRT) and i am carrying my laptop with me. hoping i can use my laptop as a directional aid, i was wondering if anyone knows of a program that has city maps (preferably of Tokyo, and or Japan) that would be searchable? Runs in Mac OS X? (Windows is okay, too) Internet updates to stay current?
Suggestions?
Thanks!
Suggestions?
Thanks!
What a great idea. I plan on being in Tokyo in April and mapping software would be very helpfull.
Feb 20, 2005 | 7:57 am
#3
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: UA/HH/Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,606
Can you read Japanese?
If you can read Japanese, there are a few Japanese equivalents of Mapquest that can be used. I frequently use the one on yahoo.co.jp. They've also got a great function where you can look up how to get from point A to point B by subway, etc. and find the fastest and/or cheapest route. Unfortunately I don't know of any English versions... Sorry if this is completely not helpful!
Feb 21, 2005 | 1:01 am
#4
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Tokyo Japan
Posts: 454
Good question.
Last year I found GPS English software for Japan on one of the GPS maker web sites. I tired to find it again a few weeks ago but could not find it again. So, I know it is out there unless it was taken off the market.
Hope this helps.
Last year I found GPS English software for Japan on one of the GPS maker web sites. I tired to find it again a few weeks ago but could not find it again. So, I know it is out there unless it was taken off the market.
Hope this helps.
Feb 22, 2005 | 12:07 am
#5
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: ATL
Posts: 3,219
Are you planning on driving around?
I bought this book "Tokyo City Atlas: A Bilingual Guide" from Amazon. It has very detailed maps of every street around Tokyo, as well as noting important buildings, tourist attractions, and subway exit/entrance. Everything is also indexed.
While low tech, I think that paper would be an easier navigational solution than lugging around a laptop all day.
I bought this book "Tokyo City Atlas: A Bilingual Guide" from Amazon. It has very detailed maps of every street around Tokyo, as well as noting important buildings, tourist attractions, and subway exit/entrance. Everything is also indexed.
While low tech, I think that paper would be an easier navigational solution than lugging around a laptop all day.