Audio Reading for JTB Publishing's Guidebook 'Tabi x Scope' Created by AI Voice Service 'Voice Space'
Stand Technologies' AI voice service 'Voice Space' was adopted for the audio reading of JTB Publishing's travel guide 'Tabi x Scope,' enabling cost-effective and rapid implementation of audio content.
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Stand Technologies Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Co-CEOs: Shingo Kawai, Ayataro Nakagawa; hereinafter 'Stand Technologies') announces that it has been in charge of creating the reading audio using its AI voice service 'Voice Space' for the Kyoto, Nara, and Okinawa editions of the travel guidebook series 'Tabi x Scope' published by JTB Publishing Inc., released on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Through this initiative, audio content has been added to traditional paper and text-centric guidebooks, improving user convenience and enhancing accessibility.
■ Background of AI Voice Utilization by Publishers
In the publishing industry, alongside the progress of digitalization, the demand for 'listening' content, not just 'reading', is rapidly increasing. Particularly in tourism guides and facility information, the demand for audio content intended for use while traveling or on-site has become apparent.
On the other hand, voice production by human narrators requires time and cost for recording, editing, and revisions, making it difficult to deploy across a large volume of content.
Against this backdrop, AI voice was adopted for 'Tabi x Scope' to create a 'listenable' guidebook as a method that balances efficiency and quality.
■ Benefits of Introducing AI Voices
By utilizing the AI voice service 'Voice Space', the following value can be provided to publishers:
1. Significant cost reduction compared to narrator recording.
2. Shortened production lead time (audio creation in as fast as one day).
3. Easy audio updates during revisions and reprints.
4. Enhanced multilingual deployment and accessibility support.
As the 'third format' following paper and digital, audio content can be implemented at a practical cost.
Stand Technologies will continue to further promote the use of AI voices in the publishing industry.
We plan to strengthen our support for the introduction and production of audio content across a wide range of genres, including guidebooks, travel magazines, educational materials, and business books.
Please visit our special page regarding audio guide and audiobook production.
https://post.voicespace.ai/audiobook
■ Bibliographic Information
[Title] 'Tabi x Scope' Hokkaido / Tokyo / Ise, Shima, Kumano Kodo / Kyoto / Nara / Okinawa
[Price] 1,870 yen to 2,090 yen (including 10% tax)
[Specifications] A5 size / 192 to 320 pages + fold-out MAP
Linked with audio reading website
Includes e-book and Google My Maps
[Release Date] Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (6 items released simultaneously)
[Publisher] JTB Publishing Inc.
[Sales] Bookstores nationwide, online bookstores
Kyoto: https://amzn.asia/d/09iEp3KT
Nara: https://amzn.asia/d/02zDUcdg
Okinawa: https://amzn.asia/d/01FxLyIc
[About Voice Space]
Voice Space is a voice AI service that allows you to use cutting-edge AI technology for 'text-to-speech' and 'voice change' functions, realizing efficiency in voice-related production.
Site URL: https://voicespace.ai/
With the text-to-speech function, you can choose a voice that fits your image from over 200 rich voice models and generate AI audio with natural Japanese intonation. In addition, a 'translation & reading function' that translates Japanese text into foreign languages and reads it out is available in 53 languages. The voice change function allows you to convert your voice into the voice of an AI voice model. Anyone, regardless of gender or age, can easily achieve voice conversion by uploading their own audio file. By utilizing the latest technology, it also supports natural voice generation that considers the intonation when speaking Japanese, allowing for the generation of expressive AI voices. (Original voice models can also be created)
We offer a wide range of plans from casual personal use to full-scale business use, so please feel free to try it out.
Contact page: https://voicespace.ai/contact
[Company Profile of Stand Technologies Inc.]
Company Name: Stand Technologies Inc.
Location: Yachiyo Building 4F, 2-12-13 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representatives: Co-CEOs Shingo Kawai, Ayataro Nakagawa
Established: April 2020
Business: AI video service Video Craft (https://videocraft.jp)
Through this initiative, audio content has been added to traditional paper and text-centric guidebooks, improving user convenience and enhancing accessibility.
■ Background of AI Voice Utilization by Publishers
In the publishing industry, alongside the progress of digitalization, the demand for 'listening' content, not just 'reading', is rapidly increasing. Particularly in tourism guides and facility information, the demand for audio content intended for use while traveling or on-site has become apparent.
On the other hand, voice production by human narrators requires time and cost for recording, editing, and revisions, making it difficult to deploy across a large volume of content.
Against this backdrop, AI voice was adopted for 'Tabi x Scope' to create a 'listenable' guidebook as a method that balances efficiency and quality.
■ Benefits of Introducing AI Voices
By utilizing the AI voice service 'Voice Space', the following value can be provided to publishers:
1. Significant cost reduction compared to narrator recording.
2. Shortened production lead time (audio creation in as fast as one day).
3. Easy audio updates during revisions and reprints.
4. Enhanced multilingual deployment and accessibility support.
As the 'third format' following paper and digital, audio content can be implemented at a practical cost.
Stand Technologies will continue to further promote the use of AI voices in the publishing industry.
We plan to strengthen our support for the introduction and production of audio content across a wide range of genres, including guidebooks, travel magazines, educational materials, and business books.
Please visit our special page regarding audio guide and audiobook production.
https://post.voicespace.ai/audiobook
■ Bibliographic Information
[Title] 'Tabi x Scope' Hokkaido / Tokyo / Ise, Shima, Kumano Kodo / Kyoto / Nara / Okinawa
[Price] 1,870 yen to 2,090 yen (including 10% tax)
[Specifications] A5 size / 192 to 320 pages + fold-out MAP
Linked with audio reading website
Includes e-book and Google My Maps
[Release Date] Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (6 items released simultaneously)
[Publisher] JTB Publishing Inc.
[Sales] Bookstores nationwide, online bookstores
Kyoto: https://amzn.asia/d/09iEp3KT
Nara: https://amzn.asia/d/02zDUcdg
Okinawa: https://amzn.asia/d/01FxLyIc
[About Voice Space]
Voice Space is a voice AI service that allows you to use cutting-edge AI technology for 'text-to-speech' and 'voice change' functions, realizing efficiency in voice-related production.
Site URL: https://voicespace.ai/
With the text-to-speech function, you can choose a voice that fits your image from over 200 rich voice models and generate AI audio with natural Japanese intonation. In addition, a 'translation & reading function' that translates Japanese text into foreign languages and reads it out is available in 53 languages. The voice change function allows you to convert your voice into the voice of an AI voice model. Anyone, regardless of gender or age, can easily achieve voice conversion by uploading their own audio file. By utilizing the latest technology, it also supports natural voice generation that considers the intonation when speaking Japanese, allowing for the generation of expressive AI voices. (Original voice models can also be created)
We offer a wide range of plans from casual personal use to full-scale business use, so please feel free to try it out.
Contact page: https://voicespace.ai/contact
[Company Profile of Stand Technologies Inc.]
Company Name: Stand Technologies Inc.
Location: Yachiyo Building 4F, 2-12-13 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representatives: Co-CEOs Shingo Kawai, Ayataro Nakagawa
Established: April 2020
Business: AI video service Video Craft (https://videocraft.jp)