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News in Easy English: Japan city uses tablets to help people in many languages

OMITAMA, Ibaraki -- Omitama city started to use six tablets this month. The tablets have a translation app. People can use them at service counters.Re

  • Omitama city uses six tablets with translation app for foreign residents
  • App translates 13 languages, aiding communication for 60% of residents
  • Tablets and guidebook to help 2,375 foreign residents from 36 countries

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