The Second Pilot Test of AI Translation Transparent Display on Toei Bus Routes in Asakusa Area!

As inbound tourism to Japan increases, bus drivers face growing demand for multilingual support, while driver shortages make workload reduction and smooth communication critical.

Following a successful first demonstration in Shibuya in November 2025, this second demonstration will be conducted on Toei Bus routes in the Asakusa area, a major destination for foreign visitors, to further assess usability and operational challenges.

1. Operational Overview

Operation Period

January 15 (Thu) - January 29 (Thu), 2026

Operation Route

Toei Bus Route

• "都02" (Ōtsuka Sta. - Kinshichō Sta.)
• "草63" (Ikebukuro Sta. Higashiguchi (East Exit) - Asakusa-Kotobukichō)
• "草64" (Ikebukuro Sta. Higashiguchi (East Exit) - Asakusa-Kaminarimon-Minami)

Stakeholders

Private Company (Provider of AI Translation Transparent Display): TOPPAN Inc.

Route Map

Contact Information

The Second Pilot Test of AI Translation Transparent Display on Toei Bus Routes in Asakusa Area!