# Automatic Megaphone Translators The Panasonic Megahonyaku Translates Japanese into Other Languages By Joey Haar | Published 2016-11-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-magahonyaku References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/18/13675452/this-panasonic-megaphone-automatically-translates-commands-into-multiple-languages) & [japantimes.co.jp](http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/17/business/tech/panasonic-to-launch-megaphone-that-can-translate-on-the-fly/) The [Panasonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-gaming-speaker) Megahonyaku is a clever and technologically impressive [crowd-control device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-address-system) developed by the massive Japanese technology company. The device is a megaphone that automatically translates Japanese into several different languages, including Chinese, Korean and English. Japan is a small island with a huge population, so overcrowding is an issue for the country from the outset. However, the problem of controlling those masses gets even trickier as Japan becomes a more popular tourist destination. The Panasonic Megahonyaku provides a way for authorities to spread alerts and information to multitudes of various nationalities without the need for several interpreters. The megaphone includes a series of 300 or so preset phrases, like "Watch your step" or "The train has been delayed." However it can also translate any Japanese phrase nearly instantaneously. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Automated Language Translation:** The development of automatic translation devices like the Panasonic Megahonyaku opens up opportunities for seamless communication across language barriers. - **Crowd Control Technology:** Innovations in crowd control devices such as the Panasonic Megahonyaku present disruptive opportunities for managing large gatherings efficiently and effectively. - **Tourism Communication Solutions:** The introduction of megaphone translators like the Panasonic Megahonyaku provides a unique solution for communicating with tourists from multiple nationalities, contributing to enhanced visitor experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Language Translation:** The automatic translation capabilities of the Panasonic Megahonyaku highlight the potential for advancements in the language translation industry. - **Event Management:** The integration of crowd control devices with advanced translation features opens up new possibilities for the event management industry to improve efficiency during large-scale events. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The Panasonic Megahonyaku megaphone translator presents an innovative solution specifically tailored to enhance communication between the tourism industry and international travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intuitive Traveler Translators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-translator.md) - [Wearable Over-the-Ear Translators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambassador-interpreter-20.md) - [Real-Time Live Event Translations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-translation1.md) - [Language-Assistance Travel Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluentalk.md) - [Event Translation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waverly-labs-audience.md) - [Micro Translation Travel Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluentalk-t1-mini.md) - [Multilingual Communication Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x1-ai-interpreter-hub.md) - [Multilingual Translation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-translator1.md) - [Taco-Shaped Translation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-translation-device.md)