Deaf Navi

Deaf Navi brings information and everyday communication tools to Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. The app interface and most guides are in Japanese. [Daily News] - Receive Japan and world news from the same curated feeds as Deaf Navi Web - Browse highlighted stories, categories, and sources, or search by keyword - Switch between Japanese translations (World-JP) and original-language world news - View story context and filter world news by the region supplied by the feed - Open the publisher's website to read the full article [Events and Sign Language Cafes] - Find upcoming events by date, region, type, and communication support - Browse sign language cafes in Japan and overseas by region and communication method - Check dates, operating status, verification dates, and official information - View thumbnails and full posters for events with images - Check published application deadlines and filter for hearing-loop support - Receive Web content updates in the app, with pull-to-refresh [Home] - Find events, cafes, lodging, and daily-life or emergency Web resources by purpose [Guides] - Search and bookmark information about support systems and daily life - Find emergency contact options, hearing-aid resources, employment support, and more [Everyday Tools] - Emergency Cards: Create, save, and display your messages in large text - Communication Board: Select phrases and present them to another person - Written Conversation and Speech: Exchange typed messages and read selected messages aloud - Sound Detection: Analyze nearby sounds on-device and receive visual and haptic alerts; save selected sounds and sensitivity - Links to sign language dictionaries, transcription apps, and Japan's telephone relay services - Open an Emergency Card from a widget Saved cards and written conversations remain on your device. Microphone audio is analyzed on-device and is not saved or transmitted. An internet connection is needed for news and event information. Check organizers' and cafes' official announcements for current details. Sound Detection is an assistive feature and does not guarantee detection of every sound.