TV Interpreter System
You can use a tablet-based interpreting system when completing procedures and receiving consultations at the City Office. After you select a language via the device, you will be connected with an interpreter via TV telephone who will handle the interaction.
Available Locations
Shinjuku City Office Main Bldg., Shinjuku City Office Branch of New Wing of Annex 2, Shinjuku Multicultural Plaza, Comprehensive Children’s Center and local Public Health Centers (four facilities).
Note: Since the number of tablets available is limited, you may not use the system.
Languages and Hours
Note: Weekdays for all languages, during service counter hours (until 5 p.m.). The starting hour varies depending on the language.
Hours Languages
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Filipino, and Nepalese
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thai, Hindi, Indonesian, Cambodia, and Myanmarese (Burmese)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. French and Russian