Apple Maps Gains AR Walking Directions in Tokyo, Japan

Today we learn that Tokyo is the latest place that you can use augmented reality walking directions in, thanks to the Maps app.

The augmented reality mode can help you see where you need to go in built up areas and reduce the need to look at your phone as you move.

The feature was discovered in Tokyo by Ata Distance, who also said that other Japanese city maps may have been updated beyond Tokyo.

When prompted, users can raise their device and see the buildings around them. The step-by-step directions will appear in the augmented reality mode, which should make it easier to navigate through difficult directions.

In London, Los Angeles, Montr, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, Singapore, Toronto, and Washington, DC, augmented reality walking directions are available. Japan hasn't been added to the list yet.