And yet, there are better ways to find drool-worthy food in Japan. So why does Google Maps fall short? Well, most Japanese people don't use it to find restaurants, so many reviews are from tourists.

TOKYO: Around 60 doctors in Japan have accused Google Maps of ignoring vitriolic reviews of their clinics in a class-action lawsuit touted as the first of its kind. The medics are seeking 1.4mil ...

Google Maps is a popular app in Japan, where people are said to heavily rely on online reviews to make decisions, including choosing a doctor or hospital. Unlike some countries, where official ...

Google Maps has previously been able to alert you ... the feature is available for “nearly 2000” toll roads in the US, India, Japan and Indonesia for its iOS and Android apps.