Three years ago, SoftBank and Mapbox joined forces to revolutionize mapping in Japan, marking a significant milestone in March with the anniversary of their office. Key team members Yoshi Yazawa and Chiaki Yamaga played crucial roles in the company's Japanese operations, with Yoshi focusing on integrating Yahoo! Japan with the Mapbox platform and opening the Tokyo office. This endeavor involved bridging cultural and technological gaps, contributing to the successful migration of over 30 services for Yahoo! Japan. Chiaki, who handles public relations and marketing, highlighted memorable events like the Tour de Tohoku, a cycling event sponsored by Mapbox that featured a real-time tracking map developed by the team. This initiative not only supported earthquake recovery efforts but also showcased Mapbox's capabilities. The team also celebrated the success of the Maps Ad Network Conference in 2021, which introduced a beta version of the Ads product. Both Yoshi and Chiaki emphasized the innovative and collaborative environment at Mapbox, which has grown to over 50 full-time employees in Japan, and they encouraged others to explore career opportunities with the company.