INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHODS

The controller 13 of the server 10 of the information processing apparatus acquires the travel plan data relating to the travel plan of the vehicle 30 from the communication terminal 20 via the server communicator 12 determines whether the map data needs to be updated, which is stored in the memory 31 of the vehicle 30 and used for travel in accordance with the travel plan. The controller 13 transmits an inquiry signal inquiring of the user whether to permit updating of the map data to the communication terminal 20 via the server communicator 12. The controller 13 transmits an update instruction signal for instructing the update of the map via the server communicator 12 to the on-vehicle communicator 32 when receiving a permission signal permitting the update of the map data.