Summary of MapLibre User Group Japan Activities in 2023
Tags: maplibre, foss4g, gis
Published: 2023-12-29 17:26:28

Hello, I’m [Yasunori Kirimoto](https://twitter.com/dayjournal_) of [MapLibre User Group Japan](https://bit.ly/mug--jp).

### Here is a summary of MapLibre User Group Japan activities in 2023!

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## The Beginning of MapLibre User Group Japan (MUG-JP)

![img](https://memo.dayjournal.dev/images/try-105_03.png)  

In August 2022, at [FOSS4G 2022 Firenze](https://2022.foss4g.org), I met [MapLibre](https://maplibre.org) members in person, with whom I had previously only connected online. This meeting gave me a strong desire to promote MapLibre more widely.

In December 2022, coordinator Oliver asked me, "Can I send you MapLibre SWAG? And can you become a MapLibre Ambassador?" I replied that I would like to create a MapLibre user group.

During the discussion with Oliver, I invited [Kanahiro Iguchi](https://twitter.com/kanahiro_iguchi), and we decided to start a community together. In January 2023, we launched "[MapLibre User Group Japan](https://bit.ly/mug--jp)." This user group aims to be a worldwide MapLibre community.

We named our user group "MapLibre User Group …" in the hope that we can expand it to various countries and regions around the world. As a result of this initiative, we now receive inquiries from abroad about establishing user groups.

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## About MapLibre User Group Japan (MUG-JP)

![img](https://memo.dayjournal.dev/images/try-105_01.png)  

MapLibre User Group Japan (MUG-JP) is a user community by developers of MapLibre products. We promote MapLibre by sharing knowledge and organizing events. We are "MUG-JP" for short! Please use the hashtag "#mugjp" on X (Twitter)!

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## Management Members

MUG-JP is run by geospatial enthusiasts at their own pace! Also, members can vote for the main body as [MapLibre Voting Member](https://github.com/maplibre/maplibre/blob/main/VOTING_MEMBERS.md).

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![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/dxlpjbzyy695l1xna6uq.jpeg)

**Yasunori Kirimoto**
Geospatial Architect
MapLibre Voting Member
X: [@dayjournal_](https://twitter.com/dayjournal_)
GitHub: [@dayjournal](https://github.com/dayjournal)
LinkedIn: [@yasunori-kirimoto](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasunori-kirimoto)

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![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ahww0uoe42qvjsemd67g.jpeg)

**Kanahiro Iguchi**
GIS/OSS Enthusiast
MapLibre Voting Member
X: [@kanahiro_iguchi](https://twitter.com/kanahiro_iguchi)
GitHub: [@Kanahiro](https://github.com/Kanahiro)
LinkedIn: [@kanahiro-iguchi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanahiro-iguchi-b78b96122/)

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## X(Twitter) Space Held Monthly

![img](https://memo.dayjournal.dev/images/try-105_04.png)  

So far, we have held seven regular events at X(Twitter)Space, and 210 people have attended! We mainly explained MapLibre products and introduced updates and planned activities. We invited guests as well.

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**MapLibre User Group Japan Space #001**
- Date: February 1, 2023
- Participants: 47
- MapLibre User Group Japan Introduction

**MapLibre User Group Japan Space #002**
- Date: March 1, 2023
- Participants: 21
- Product introduction "MapLibre GL JS”

**MapLibre User Group Japan Space #003**
- Date: April 5, 2023
- Participants: 32
- Guest talk by "[Taro Matsuzawa](https://twitter.com/smellman)”

**MapLibre User Group Japan Space #004**
- Date: May 10, 2023
- Participants: 32
- Product introduction "MapLibre Native”

**MapLibre User Group Japan Space #005**
- Date: June 14, 2023
- Participants: 24
- Product introduction: "Martin”

**MapLibre User Group Japan Space #006**
- Date: July 05, 2023
- Participants: 15
- Product Introduction "maplibre-rs"

**MapLibre User Group Japan Space #007**
- Date: August 02, 2023
- Participants: 39
- Guest talk by "[Naoki Ohashi](https://twitter.com/naogify)"

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## Online Meetup

![img](https://memo.dayjournal.dev/images/try-105_05.png)  

MUG-JP hosted its first online meetup to share trends and technologies related to MapLibre, FOSS4G, and web maps!

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**MapLibre Meetup Japan #01**
- Date: November 9, 2023
- Participants: 102

- Easy Vector Tile Distribution Starting with GitHub Actions
- MapLibre GL JS Promotion Activities and Tips for Beginners
- Introduction to Martin Tile Server
- Using Terrain Tiles from Amazon with MapLibre GL JS

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## Other Activities

Other activities included MTG with MapLibre and speaking at related events!

- [Participated in "MapLibre Eastern Call"](https://dayjournal.notion.site/MapLibre-Eastern-Call-002-f530db3d413e416abb0e94b195199a0b)
- [Speaker at "FOSS4G Hokkaido mini #1"](https://dayjournal.notion.site/FOSS4G-Hokkaido-mini-1-af011b9fe1ee4fe9899b0f507d3e8032)

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## Official Website

Please check out our Official Website to see the daily activities of MUG-JP!

https://bit.ly/mug--jp

## Connpass

You can check the MUG-JP event information on Connpass! Up to now, 111 people have registered on Connpass.

https://mug-jp.connpass.com

## GitHub

![img](https://memo.dayjournal.dev/images/try-105_06.png)  

Please check out the organization on GitHub for various MapLibre plugins, libraries, and starters!

https://github.com/mug-jp


**Plugins**

[maplibre-gl-temporal-control](https://github.com/mug-jp/maplibre-gl-temporal-control)

[maplibre-gl-opacity](https://github.com/mug-jp/maplibre-gl-opacity)

**Libraries**

[maplibre-gl-gsi-terrain](https://github.com/mug-jp/maplibre-gl-gsi-terrain)

**Starter**

[maplibregljs-starter](https://github.com/mug-jp/maplibregljs-starter)

[maplibregljs-turf-starter](https://github.com/mug-jp/maplibregljs-turf-starter)
 
[maplibregljs-svelte-starter](https://github.com/mug-jp/maplibregljs-svelte-starter)

[maplibregljs-vue-starter](https://github.com/mug-jp/maplibregljs-vue-starter)

[martin-starter](https://github.com/mug-jp/martin-starter)

[maplibregljs-amazon-location-service-starter](https://github.com/mug-jp/maplibregljs-amazon-location-service-starter)

[maplibregljs-amazon-location-service-place-indexes-starter](https://github.com/mug-jp/maplibregljs-amazon-location-service-place-indexes-starter)
 
## Qiita

Qiita has a MapLibre use case blog in Japanese, so please check it out! It introduces the GitHub repository and posts articles about use cases.

https://qiita.com/organizations/mug-jp

## dev.to

dev.to has a MapLibre use case blog in English, so please check it out! It introduces the GitHub repository and posts articles about use cases.

https://dev.to/mug-jp

## SWAG

We are distributing official SWAG stickers and magnet sheets. We also made T-shirts for members.

![img](https://memo.dayjournal.dev/images/try-105_07.jpg)  

![img](https://memo.dayjournal.dev/images/try-105_08.jpeg)  

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We hope this article will make you interested in MUG-JP. Please try to touch MapLibre products. And we hope you will join us at our events!

We have just started this community but hope to continue it.

Lastly, we would like to hold an offline event in Tokyo next year!!

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