Japan Replaces Symbols In Tourist Maps

In preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Japan has updated some new symbols on the map to become a more friendly country in the eyes of visitors. it is difficult to find your way in Japan, so symbols on a map become extremely useful. Previously, symbols on Japanese maps were often complained by tourists because they were offensive and too difficult to imagine. In particular, the most controversial is the hospital symbol (the H with a circle), the post office (the T is a variation in the circle) and the swastika (often reminds viewers of the Nazi regime. To prepare for a surge in tourist arrivals in the coming years, the Japan Geospatial Agency GIS conducted a poll of 1,017 visitors

. from 92 countries around the world the symbols they consider the most useful. From the survey results, GIS made the decision to change the 18 international symbols that are often used on the map, which is basically suitable for Japan in the time when the Olympics are approaching. Sign language in Japan is often too abstract, easy to confuse tourists and it is time to replace it to fit the present more
The new decision of GIS is controversial.


Japan Replaces Symbols In Tourist Maps

Changing the system of icons takes time to get used to and adjust. Many people believe that they are used to the old image, now they have to get used to new symbols, making it difficult for the elderly. Therefore, according to the Japan Times, the new symbols will only be used on tourist maps, while Japanese maps still keep the traditional symbols. Here are some new symbols given by GIS: Old (left) and new (right) postal icons. Photo: Fastcodesign. Police Department: instead of the X as before, the new icon seems easier to imagine. Old (left) and new (right) convenience store icons
Chu Van has been removed from the tourist map, replaced by a Buddhist temple image.


Japan Replaces Symbols In Tourist Maps

Photo: Fastcodesign Old (left) and new (right) hospital icons. Photo: Fastcodesign. Old (left) and new (right) currency exchange icon. Photo: Fastcodesign. According to Vnexpress ***.

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