- In short
- A choropleth of Japan's 47 prefectures. You map region names and a value column; the map geometry ships embedded, so it works offline and your figures never leave the file. The source table stays unchanged.
What it shows
Colours Japan's 47 prefectures by value, showing at a glance where it runs high or low.
When to use it
It earns its place whenever you have to comparing sales, population or performance across prefectures on a map.
Example scenarios
- Comparing sales, population or performance across prefectures on a map.
- Analysts: colours Japan's 47 prefectures by value, showing at a glance where it runs high or low.
What it needs
One column with the map region names and one with the numeric values to compare.
How to use it
- Select the data range holding the region names and the value column.
- Open the Charts (Visualizations menu) gallery from the XLMind Plus tab.
- Pick the Japan Map template and map its fields to your cells.
- The visual is inserted bound to your data; it refreshes as the cells change.
What it produces
A live SVG chart shape (auto-refresh and edit).
Effect on your data and undo
Japan Map does not change your source data; the result is added as a separate item. It refreshes automatically when the linked cells change. Undo Last rolls the change back in a single step.
How it differs from similar tools
The map geometry ships embedded, so it works offline; your regional figures never leave the file and the finished map stays an editable visual.
Good to know
Bindings must match the chart's expected shape; auto-refreshes on source change. Requires the listed data fields (region names: Prefecture, plus a value column).
Limitations
Requires the listed data fields.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I edit the resulting visual?
- Yes. It is made of ordinary Excel objects, so colors, text and size are all freely adjustable.
- What happens when I update the cells?
- The visual watches the cells it is bound to; change the values and the view redraws itself.
- Is my source table modified?
- No. The tool only reads your data; the only addition to the sheet is the visual itself.
- Does the map work offline?
- Yes. The map geometry ships with the add-in; no internet connection is needed and your figures are never sent anywhere.
Works well with
- At the other end of the family sits Italy Map
- To keep working on the result, use Create Dashboard
- A good companion is KPI Cards
- At the other end of the family sits World Map
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