Maps for Japan

[+Weary Banker & Bookworm]

Does anyone know where I can find any maps for caching in Japan that will fit into my PDA and operate through Memory Map. We will only be there for a fortninght and so I would prefer not to spend a fortune on them.

[+d-dixon]

Does anyone know where I can find any maps for caching in Japan that will fit into my PDA and operate through Memory Map. We will only be there for a fortninght and so I would prefer not to spend a fortune on them.

 

Use Mobile Atlas Creator (http://mobac.dnsalias.org/) to import an OpenStreetMap atlas which can be formatted for Memory Map:

 

- Use OpenStreetMap Mapnik as source

- Choose required area and zoom

- Use OziExplorer (PNG and MAP) as atlas format

- Create atlas

- Move PNG file(s) to M.M. maps folder & refresh maps [EDIT - forgot to say you need to reduce the colour-depth to 256 colours first].

- Select PNG file and manually calibrate using the info. in the .MAP file

- Export to PDA as per usual

 

If your version of MM doesn't let you do this, you need to upgrade to the latest version/pay for this optional feature (you may need to buy or get a trial "Import Maps" license, depending on what version of MM you've bought).

 

David

Edited April 10, 2010 by d-dixon

[+The Blorenges]

Also, I believe the geocacher Jackalgirl who posts to the forums regularly lives/works in Japan, so she might be able to provide useful information.

 

MrsB

[+Weary Banker & Bookworm]

Many thanks you to you both.

 

I might try the first and contact the second.

 

Best wishes.