SEL: Yahoo Japan Alters Maps Based On User Input

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September 29, 2005

Yahoo Japan Alters Maps Based On User Input

Japan Today reports that Yahoo Japan just launched "a pilot service that asks users to submit information on their neighborhoods to update an Internet map service they operate."

It's not a free-for-all though, as "Alps [Nagoya-based Alps Mapping KK] employees will visit the area to verify information before they update the map, which will be done once a month."

Neato!

I've not heard of this for any US mapping service.

A cursory glance through MapQuest's FAQ didn't turn up any mention that they're open to user input regarding geographic developments (they do have an info@ email address for you to register comments or suggest enhancements to MapQuest products and services). Google Maps doesn't appear to offer any means of contact at all.

Does anyone know of any maps out there that are more wiki than static?

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