Nature & Biology Exhibitions

What is a nautical chart?

Name: What is a nautical chart?
Start: 2026-10-01T09:00+09:00
End: 2026-10-01T17:00+09:00
Location: Hiroshima City Historical Museum, Hiroshima

Sep 5 – Nov 23, 09:00–17:00 · Hiroshima City Historical Museum, Hiroshima · Hiroshima

Dates

Sep 5 – Nov 23, 2026, 09:00–17:00

About this event

Summary
An educational event introducing the work of the Japan Coast Guard in creating nautical charts.

Highlights

Comparison of historical nautical charts from the Meiji era with modern charts
Explanation of how to navigate at sea
Demonstration of how nautical charts are created

Co-organized by the Sixth Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, Ocean Information Division. The event offers an easy-to-understand look at sea investigation and map creation.

Organizer's websitecf.city.hiroshima.jp

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