Diddlefinger : Put Google Maps on your website.

Customized Google Maps

We offer customized installations of google maps on your website.

Google allow people/companies to put basic google maps on their website as a free service (subject to certain terms and conditions).

If you are technically savvy, know a little javascript and have the time and inclination you can install a simple map for yourself. [Sign up for a key here. There is an active mailing list/group here. We have no association with Google - please don't ask us for help directly, we are busy - post to the mailing list instead.]

If your needs are more complex or you would prefer to leave it to someone else, we can....

perform a basic installation of a simple google map on your website.
create a simple customized version of a map that includes additional information, such as the where-abouts of your office.
offer consulting on what is possible using the google maps api, and what not....
create complex customized map systems that include large amounts of additional information and user interaction.

Our prices are reasonable and start at 6000 yen for the simplest projects.

to discuss your needs.....

Note: all our installations are subject to the google maps api terms of use.

Look-up a Japanese address in English.

Read the disclaimer before you start.
To look-up a place name, rather than an address, select "Place Lookup" from the menu above.

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City names end in -shi [ e.g. Nagasaki-shi ] except Tokyo central area [ Tokyo ].

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Find and map a place-name in Japan

City names end in -shi [ e.g. Nagasaki-shi ] except Tokyo central area [ Tokyo ].

Filter on:
Lookup:

» put a comma (,) at the end of the name to reduce the number of hits.
» If the dropdowns become confused, reload the page.

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Kanji address lookup

Address lookup using Japanese kanji and kana (for addresses in Japan) or English (for addresses worldwide).
For Japanese address lookup in English, click "English Address Search" from the menu above.

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Postcode / Zip / Yubinbango lookup

Enter a Japanese postal code to see the area it refers to.

Postal codes are of the form xxx-xxxx (eg 810-0022).
You can enter just the first 3 digits, for an approximate location or all 7.

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Google Maps™ email link plotter

Been sent an email link to a place on Google Maps Japan?
Paste it in the field below to have it plotted on diddlefinger.com.

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Paste link in e-mail or IM. (Link is to basic map + any green arrows.)

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