Navigation in Japan

[Sean_K]

Does anyone know of a way to get Satnav on a mobile phone in Japan?

I would like to have a "quality" solution similar to Tomtom, but a simple Java application would be fine too. The maps would need to be stored on the memory card, not downloaded real-time, since the phone won't work in Japan.

Does such a thing exist?

Thanks

[JockTamsonsBairn]

[Sean_K]

Sorry, I meant that I want something to run on my Nokia 6600.

I would prefer to avoid renting/purchasing something over there, since that would mean carrying two phones around with me which would probably get annoying.

[lbendlin]

You need a different device anyhow, the Nokia won't work in Japan.

Japan is lightyears ahead in the navigation market, you are best off getting something there.
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Lutz

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[Sean_K]

I guess you're right, there seems to be satnav available to us for almost every first-world country except Japan. Seems odd, but then again, there might not be a market when it's already dominated by Japanese manufacturers.

I wasn't planning on making phone calls over there anyway, I only really use it for other things anyway (dictionary, movies, games, etc). I think I'll just have to live with carrying two phones around.

[lbendlin]

Do tell us your experience, so we can all drool about photorealistic 3D buildings on the navi screens.
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[shauneco]

Take a look at this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNLJTM44vWM it's a PND from Japan

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