The AI Bridge Connecting Japan and the World

Cutting-edge AI solutions for seamless Japanese-English communication. Empowering global businesses with best-in-class translation, voice synthesis, and speech recognition.

The AI Partner for Global Expansion

Built on best-in-class research technology and deep respect for Japanese culture

Accuracy
Best-in-class Japanese-English translation powered by proprietary LLMs

Our models are trained on extensive hand curated bilingual datasets, delivering nuanced translations that capture context, tone, and cultural subtleties with unmatched precision.

Customization
Tailored ASR, TTS, and fine-tuning for specific needs

Every business is unique. We support custom just-in-time context prompting and optional model fine-tuning to match your industry terminology, brand voice, and specific use cases.

Localization
Deep understanding of Japanese business and language nuances

More than translation - we understand Japanese business culture, formal registers, and regional variations to ensure your message resonates authentically.

Shisa AI API Solutions

Powerful APIs to bridge your app to Japan and the world.

Shisa LLM API

Japan's highest-performing bilingual AI models

Access Shisa V2.1 and V2 405B models through an OpenAI-compatible API. Purpose-built for Japanese language excellence with benchmark performance rivaling GPT-4o. Perfect for chatbots, translation, and content generation.

  • Japanese Optimized
  • Bilingual Fluency
  • OpenAI Compatible
  • Multiple Models

From $0.20 per 1M Tokens

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Translation API

Best-in-class Japanese-English LLM translation

Powered by Shisa.ai's proprietary large language models, our Translation API delivers unmatched accuracy for Japanese-English translation. Understands context, nuance, and cultural subtleties that generic translation tools miss.

  • Context-Aware Translation
  • Cultural Localization
  • Industry Terminology
  • Real-Time Processing

From $0.02 per 1K Characters

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Text-to-Speech API

High-quality, natural-sounding voice synthesis with emotional tones

Transform text into lifelike speech with our advanced TTS API. Multiple voice options, emotional tone control, and perfect pronunciation for both Japanese and English. Ideal for voiceovers, assistants, and accessibility features.

  • Natural Voices
  • Emotional Tones
  • Multiple Voices
  • Native Japanese Pronunciation

From $0.08 per 1K Characters

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Speech Recognition API

Highly accurate speech-to-text, optimized for Japanese

Convert spoken Japanese and English into accurate text with our advanced ASR API. Optimized for Japanese accents and dialects, with industry-leading accuracy even in noisy environments. Perfect for transcription, voice commands, and accessibility.

  • High Accuracy
  • Japanese Optimized
  • Real-Time & Batch
  • Punctuation & Formatting

From $0.36 per Hour

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Common Use Cases

See how businesses use our APIs

Customer Support

Translate support tickets in real-time, generate voice responses, and transcribe customer calls for multilingual customer service.

E-Learning Platforms

Create multilingual course content, generate audio lessons, and transcribe lectures for accessible education.

Content Localization

Translate websites, apps, and marketing materials with context-aware accuracy for the Japanese market.

Voice Assistants

Build bilingual voice interfaces with ASR for input, LLM for understanding, and TTS for responses.

Media & Broadcasting

Generate subtitles, dub content, and create voiceovers for international media distribution.

Gaming & Entertainment

Localize game content, generate character voices, and enable real-time player communication.

Pricing

USD ($)JPY (¥)

Latest models

Shisa 2.1 Flash

Fast and cost-efficient for everyday tasks

Input per 1M tokens$0.20
Output per 1M tokens$0.40

Shisa 2.1 Pro

Optimal balance of intelligence and speed

Input per 1M tokens$0.60
Output per 1M tokens$1.20

API services

Translation

Best-in-class Japanese-English LLM translation

Price per 1K characters$0.02

Speech Recognition

Accurate speech-to-text optimized for Japanese

Price per hour$0.36

Text-to-Speech

Native sounding Japanese voice synthesis including support for multilingual and faster monolingual models

Price per 1K Characters — Flash Monolingual$0.08
Price per 1K Characters — Multilingual$0.10

Character count includes both input and output.

All prices are subject to applicable taxes.

Volume discounts available. Contact us for details.

Start Building with Shisa APIs

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