Make a Japan map your own
Prefecture names can have multiple transliterations. The import preview reports unmatched rows so you can correct names before applying colours.
How to use this map maker
- Choose your map and check that its regions match the geographic level you need.
- Open Regions to colour places, or use Data to preview and apply a CSV import.
- Choose a theme, name your groups and add a title, subtitle and source.
- Save a project, share an editable snapshot or export an image or short video.
About the Japan dataset
This view is based on Natural Earth 5.1.1 / pinned repository snapshot with 47 geographic features. Generalized boundaries for visualisation. Administrative divisions and disputed boundaries may differ from current official sources.
Source licence: Public domain. Read the complete source and coverage notes.
Explore names in this dataset
Kagoshima Prefecture · Ōita Prefecture · Fukuoka Prefecture · Saga Prefecture · Nagasaki Prefecture · Kumamoto Prefecture · Miyazaki Prefecture · Tokushima Prefecture · Kagawa Prefecture · Ehime Prefecture · Kōchi Prefecture · Shimane Prefecture · Yamaguchi Prefecture · Tottori Prefecture · Hyōgo Prefecture · Kyōto Prefecture · Fukui Prefecture · Ishikawa Prefecture · Toyama Prefecture · Niigata Prefecture · Yamagata Prefecture · Akita Prefecture · Aomori Prefecture · Iwate Prefecture · Miyagi Prefecture · Fukushima Prefecture · Ibaraki Prefecture · Chiba Prefecture · Tokyo · Kanagawa Prefecture · Shizuoka Prefecture · Aichi Prefecture · Mie Prefecture · Wakayama Prefecture · Ōsaka Prefecture · Okayama Prefecture · Hiroshima Prefecture · Hokkaidō · Okinawa Prefecture · Gunma Prefecture · Nagano Prefecture · Tochigi Prefecture · Gifu Prefecture · Shiga Prefecture · Saitama Prefecture · Yamanashi Prefecture · Nara Prefecture
Export options
Download PNG or JPEG for presentations, SVG for further editing or an image-based PDF for printing. The Animate tab creates country reveals, rankings, routes and spotlights. Video exports use a browser-supported MP4 or WebM format; keep the tab open during rendering.
Frequently asked questions
Is this map chart free to download?+
Yes. Image, vector, PDF and browser video exports are free. An account is optional and only needed for account-based saving.
Can I change the colours and legend?+
Yes. Select a group in Regions, edit its name and colour, then click regions or use the searchable list. Design includes legend, label and pattern settings.
Are these boundaries current and official?+
These are generalised reference datasets, not an authoritative boundary service. Names and administrative levels may differ from current official sources. Check the notes or import your own licensed GeoJSON.
Can I return to edit my map?+
The browser autosaves drafts. Save a named project, keep a downloaded backup or save to a free account to access it from another device.