This train station has a futuristic translation window
3 Video Views·Jul 31, 2023
As Japan enjoys a post-pandemic resurgence in tourism from around the globe, Seibu Railway is testing out an automated translation window to help confused foreigners navigate one of Tokyo's most complex transportation hubs.
The device, developed by printing company Toppan and called VoiceBiz, lets customers speak to a station attendant over microphones while the semi-transparent screen between them spells out their words in Japanese and one of 11 other languages.
Yeah.
Thank you very much, that helped us a lot today.
Thank you.
Bye bye.
How much is a ticket to Harajuku?
First, you have to go to Takadanobaba by Seibu Line.
Hello, do you have a sweet cart to buy?
Google Translate isn't always available because you don't always have Wi-Fi everywhere you go.
So, places like this, it's also much faster than pulling up your phone, typing everything out,
and sort of showing it and there's misunderstanding.
Having it like this, clear on a screen, it's really nice.