Tokyo, Japan – August 22, 2023 – Mapbox Japan G.K., a leader in digital map development platforms, is honored to announce its participation in the 2023 Summer School titled "Geography Contributing to Society through Mapmaking." Hosted by the Association of Japanese Geographers and co-hosted by the Japan Map Center, this educational program is scheduled for September 7, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM JST. The event will be conducted in a hybrid format, with in-person sessions at Ritsumeikan University's Tokyo Campus and online via Zoom.

Event overview:

• Theme: Geography Contributing to Society through Mapmaking​
• Date & Time: September 7, 2023 (Thursday), 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM JST (Registration starts at 12:30 PM)​
• Format: Hybrid (In-person and Online)​
  
  • In-Person Venue: Ritsumeikan University Tokyo Campus, Sapia Tower 8th Floor, 1-7-12 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo​
  • Online Participation: Zoom Meeting​
• Capacity: Approximately 50 participants (Up to 20 for in-person attendance)​
• Participation Fee: Free​
• Registration Deadline: Late August 2023 (Registration will close once capacity is reached)​

Program highlights:

• Opening Remarks
• Lecture 1: "Current State of the Surveying Industry (Case Study: Hazard Maps)" by Hiroyuki Endo, Japan Map Center​
• Lecture 2: "Introduction to the Work of Map Companies"​
  
  • (1) Zenrin Co., Ltd.
  • (2) Tokyo Map Research Inc.
  • (3) Mapbox Japan G.K.
• Group Discussions
• Closing Remarks

Mapbox Japan Contribution:

During the event, Mapbox Japan will conduct a workshop focusing on customizing map designs and visualizing data using the Mapbox platform. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities, learning how to create intuitive and informative maps that can be utilized in educational settings and various industries.