Great news for travelers in Tokyo! The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is making it easier for foreign visitors and people with hearing impairments to communicate at subway stations. They’re adding VoiceBiz® UCDisplay®, a transparent display with real-time voice translation, to six more stations.
What You Need to Know:
- Starting Date: March 13, 2025
- Where You’ll Find It:
- Toei Asakusa Line: Asakusa Station, Shimbashi Station
- Toei Mita Line: Hibiya Station
- Toei Oedo Line: Shinjuku-Nishiguchi Station, Ueno-Okachimachi Station, Kokuritsu-Kyogijo Station
- Available From: The first train to the last train
How It Helps:
- Supports 13 Languages: Including English, Chinese, Korean, French, Spanish, and more!
- Easy Communication: Works with both voice and keyboard input, making it super helpful for those who don’t speak Japanese or have hearing difficulties.
Want to know more? Check out the official announcement in Japanese or read about the earlier trial in English!