January 2016

Map symbols

Japan is changing confusing map symbols for tourists

Photo by James Ruggia In response to recent criticism, the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) has released a new set of standard symbols for maps in foreign languages. THE ADVERTISEMENT According to Tomoko Otake of the Japan Times, the criticism stems from the fact that several of the previous pictograms were offensive or difficult […]

Map symbols

Japan revamps foreign language map symbols to make it easier for tourists

The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan is proposing to revamp the symbols used in its foreign language maps after criticizing that some of its pictograms are difficult to understand or offensive. GSI developed a set of 18 symbols with the help of a panel of experts and interviewed 1,017 people from 92 countries and regions, […]