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Collecting Data
When you go mapping in Japan, you may take photos to collect route numbers/street names. The following photos are examples of signs.
Route Number
National Highway
- en: National Highway/National Route
- ja: 国道 (kokuō)
sign of national highway
kilometre post/kilometre sign
Prefectural Road
- en: Prefectural Road/Prefectural Route
- ja: 都道府県道 (todōfukendō)
sign of prefectural road
the bottom (#316) is prefectural road
Street Name
Street Name Sign
Utility Pole
You will often find a lot number (street address) at the bottom of utility pole advertisements. Sometimes a street name is also written there.
only lot number
lot number with street name
lot number with street name
Pedestrian Bridge
Sometimes you can find street names on the side of pedestrian bridges.
