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This ‘translation window’ can translate Japanese to 11 other languages to help tourists navigate

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Video. Tokyo tests automated, simultaneous translation at railway station

Updated: 09/08/2023 - 10:13 GMT+2

The 40 cm high semi-transparent display sees translations pop up simultaneously on the screen as station staff and foreign tourists speak.

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