Multilingual Automatic Translation and Text-to-Speech System
J-SERVER Guidance for Outdoor Use
Reads text aloud with natural, native-level speech
Ideal not only for multilingual announcements that enhance convenience for everyday visitors, but also for emergency disaster broadcasts.
Used by large facilities and local governments.
Recommended for
Are you struggling with announcements in foreign languages?
Difficulty arranging or securing an announcer       →  No announcer needed
Recording is costly and time-consuming          → Easy to create on a computer
You want to play broadcasts automatically at short notice         → Reduces the hassle of recording
You want to change the broadcast content based on the date, time, or season       → Easy to make emergency changes and corrections
Are you having trouble with audio guidance in foreign languages?
Want to add voice guidance for device operation?      → Easy to create anytime
Current voice guidance is hard to understand?     → High-quality narration
Frequently changing announcement content for ads, etc.?  → Quick editing is also possible
Want to incorporate an interactive interface?   → Real-time voice output function 
Introduction Video
“J-SERVER Guidance,” a multilingual automatic translation and text-to-speech system
Text-to-Speech Samples

You can listen to sample audio recordings of the highest industry standard included in J-server Guidance.
Our system is widely used for a variety of applications, including disaster prevention, public transportation, and in-building announcements at commercial facilities.


Features and Benefits
  • High-Precision Automatic Translation
    Takaden’s translation engine—developed through consistent dedication to improving language processing technology since our founding—is among the best in the Japanese industry!
    To further improve translation quality, we include high-performance tools as standard features. With specialized dictionaries for various fields, user-customizable dictionaries, and translation memories that ensure consistent translations, you can easily boost translation accuracy and workflow efficiency. Our solutions are widely adopted by government agencies, major portals, e-commerce sites, social media platforms, and more.
  • Native-Level Text-to-Speech
    By incorporating “HOYA Corporation VoiceText,” the industry’s leading text-to-speech engine, the system clearly pronounces any text. Furthermore, rather than reading text in a flat, monotonous tone like traditional text-to-speech systems, it achieves natural intonation that closely resembles a human voice.
    It has a proven track record of implementation in numerous broadcasting systems, including disaster prevention, airports, bus terminals, and TV narration.
  • Wide Range of Speakers
    Speakers for Japanese, English (U.S./U.K.), Chinese, and Korean are available. We offer a variety of voices—from cheerful to calm, and both male and female—making this system suitable for a wide range of scenarios as a means of conveying information.
  • Reliable Customer Support
    We provide meticulous support from implementation through post-installation. In addition to technical support, we have established a support system to handle various inquiries regarding translation and system operation.
  • Comprehensive "Technical Terminology Dictionaries" for Translation!
    By incorporating an industry-leading number of specialized terminology dictionaries, we’ve achieved an unprecedented level of translation accuracy. For fields with particularly high demand, we’ve taken care not to simply add more dictionaries, but to include only carefully selected ones—ensuring the overall translation quality remains uncompromised.
Implementation Cases
We have a proven track record of successful implementations with corporate clients and local governments (including prefectural offices and government-designated cities).
Service Details
With Tokyo selected to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the demand for multilingual services is growing rapidly.
Implementing J-SERVER Guidance streamlines translation work and voice content production. By reducing time and costs, it expands the range of scenarios where multilingual capabilities can be utilized.
High-Speed, High-Quality Multilingual Narration
Supported Fields and Use Cases
・Train stations ・Airports ・Bus stops ・Hotels ・Department stores ・Underground shopping malls
・Schools ・Stadiums ・Supermarkets ・Convention centers
Specifications

Automatic Translation Feature

Item Overview

Translation Engine

J-SERVER Advance

Translation Languages

English, Chinese (Simplified), Korean

Translation Direction

Japanese-English, Japanese-Chinese (Simplified), Japanese-Korean

User Dictionary

User-created dictionaries

Specialized Terminology Dictionaries

Dictionaries that improve translation accuracy in specialized fields

System Dictionary

A dictionary automatically used as the base dictionary during translation

Translation Memory

A translation support tool that registers source and target text as pairs to streamline future translation work

Text-to-Speech Feature

Item Overview
Text-to-Speech Software HOYA Corporation “VoiceText” Speech Engine
Language Japanese
English (US/UK)
Chinese (Mandarin, Taiwanese, Cantonese)
Korean
Thai
Spanish (Spain/Mexico)
Portuguese (Brazil)
French (France/Canada)
Italian
German
Speakers Male, Female
Audio file format WAV format

Text-to-Speech Feature

Play, Pause, Stop, Time Display, Settings (Volume, Speed, Pitch)

Number of Registered Words

Japanese: Approx. 200,000 words
English: Approx. 120,000 words
Chinese: Approx. 79,000 words
Korean: Approx. 85,000 words
*Please contact us regarding other languages.

User Dictionary
How to Record Pronunciation

Japanese: Katakana
English: Alphabet and phonetic symbols
Chinese: Pinyin and tone numbers
Korean: Hangul
*Please contact us for information on other languages.

System Requirements and Specifications

Item
Overview
OS Windows 11/10/8.1/8 (Japanese version)
*The latest Service Pack (SP) is required
Computer A computer equipped with an Intel CPU or Intel-compatible CPU capable of running the above OS properly
Memory At least 2.0 GB of installed memory required

Required Software

Apache HTTP Server (Ver 2.2.25 non-SSL)
PHP (Ver 5.3.28)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable – x86 9.0.21022

Disk Drive

 DVD-ROM drive
■Important Notice
Translations provided by J-SERVER Guidance are generated by machine translation and are not guaranteed to be accurate. Text-to-speech output from this system is generated by speech synthesis and is not guaranteed to be pronounced correctly. Unauthorized copying or misuse of this product is prohibited.
The text-to-speech function uses the VoiceText voice engine developed by HOYA Corporation. VoiceText is a registered trademark of Voiceware Co., Ltd., and the copyright for VoiceText belongs to that company. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.All other company and product names mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
*The content on this page is current as of June 1, 2014. *The specifications of this service are subject to change without notice for the purpose of improvement. If you have any questions, please contact your dedicated sales representative.
Options
We offer a separate optional service in which native-speaking specialists prepare the translation manuscripts to be registered in this system.
This ensures higher accuracy for multilingual broadcasting.
Please contact us for more details.
Pricing
This may vary depending on your system environment.
We will provide a quote after consulting with you.
Supported Languages

Translation Languages

English (U.S.)
Simplified Chinese
Korean
Spanish
Portuguese

Text-to-Speech Languages

In addition to the five languages listed above, we support 10 languages.
Japanese
Chinese (Traditional)
English (UK)
Cantonese (Hong Kong)
Thai
Spanish (Mexico)
French
French (Canada)
Italian
German
How It Works
Consultation and Quote
Please feel free to contact us for a consultation.
We will carefully listen to your requirements and objectives via phone, email, or in person. After understanding your needs, we will propose the optimal plan for you.
“The system is too complex—I don’t really understand it!” Even if you’re in that situation, please rest assured. We’re happy to consult with you on systems and technical matters, so feel free to reach out. We’ll provide a quote after our consultation.
Pricing varies depending on the number of languages you need and your website’s traffic, among other factors.
[Tokyo] 03-6705-5720
[Osaka] 06-6628-8880
Business Hours: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Submitting a Purchase Order
Please fill out the necessary details—such as your contact information, desired languages, and intended use—and submit the order form.
Submitting the Configuration Request Form and Setting Up the Automatic Translation Server
Once you submit the setup request form, we will configure the necessary settings on our automated translation server.
Sending Technical Documentation
We will send you the technical documentation required for you to configure the system on your end.
Payment
You will be required to pay the annual usage fee and fees for various paid options, such as specialized terminology dictionaries.
Service Activation

Service activation is possible in as little as 10 business days.
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