Development of 3D Digital Japan Basic Map

As a fundamental map covering the whole land of Japan, GSI (the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan) maintains the map called the Digital Japan Basic Map.The Digital Japan Basic Map serves as the basis for all maps of Japan and is produced with a standardized schema throughout the entire country.The Digital Japan Basic Map has been designated as a base registry, which is a database containing especially fundamental information for society, which has increased the need to continually maintain and update it.