The document discusses OpenStreetMap, open data, open government, and government 2.0 initiatives. It provides details on OpenStreetMap including its history as a crowdsourced mapping project, open license model, and tools for collecting and editing map data. Examples are given of open data portals and applications in Japan and overseas. The role of OpenStreetMap in open data and open government is described.
OpenStreetMap is an open source map of the world created by volunteers. The document discusses OpenStreetMap and how it compares to Google Maps, noting that OSM is free/libre, editable by the community on a wiki, and focuses on data rather than rendering services. It also provides information on how to map using OSM, including common tags and tools like JOSM, iD, and GPS apps.
The document discusses OpenStreetMap, open data, open government, and government 2.0 initiatives. It provides details on OpenStreetMap including its history as a crowdsourced mapping project, open license model, and tools for collecting and editing map data. Examples are given of open data portals and applications in Japan and overseas. The role of OpenStreetMap in open data and open government is described.
OpenStreetMap is an open source map of the world created by volunteers. The document discusses OpenStreetMap and how it compares to Google Maps, noting that OSM is free/libre, editable by the community on a wiki, and focuses on data rather than rendering services. It also provides information on how to map using OSM, including common tags and tools like JOSM, iD, and GPS apps.