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Use Open Data in QGIS: How to Add GSI Maps, Tabular Data, Paper Maps, and More

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What this package covers


  • Sites where you can download open data
  • How to add various kinds of data to QGIS, such as CSV data

Recommended for


  • Anyone who wants to visualize and analyze open data in QGIS
  • Anyone who wants to know how to work with various kinds of data in QGIS

Open Data Download Sites for QGIS in Japan

Introduces the main open data download sites widely used in Japan.

National Land Numerical Information in QGIS

Explains in detail how to download GIS data from National Land Numerical Information and display it in QGIS.

How to Add GSI Maps and Aerial Photos in QGIS

Explains how to add XYZ Tiles data to QGIS and display it.

Add Fundamental Geospatial Data DEM to QGIS

Introduces how to add the digital elevation model (DEM) from Fundamental Geospatial Data to QGIS, and how to use the related plugin “QuickDEM4JP.”

How to Add Data with Latitude and Longitude to QGIS as Point Data

Explains how to create point data from coordinate values such as latitude and longitude, and how to export that data as a Shapefile.

Georeference Paper Maps and Images in QGIS

Introduces the basic concept and the specific steps of georeferencing, which gives coordinates to a map image.

Geocoding Basics: Plot Addresses in QGIS

Introduces the basics of geocoding, which converts address information to latitude and longitude, and how to plot the results in QGIS.