JScan - Japan Translator
Chun Chih Lin Travel iPhoneiPadiPod touch
JScan - Japan Translator is a free Travel app for iPhone and iPad by Chun Chih Lin. Rated 4.0/5 from 4 ratings. Requires iOS 16.7. Updated October 29, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.0
- 4 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 30 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 29
- 2026 · v0.2.20
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About JScan - Japan Translator
JScan helps you understand Japan — from menus and products to signs, attractions, local food, omikuji fortunes, and more. Whether you’re ordering at a restaurant, shopping at Don Quijote, or exploring a shrine, simply take a photo or scan a barcode to get the information you need. ◈ AI Photo Analysis See something interesting in Japan? Take a photo and let AI explain it for you. Discover local food, landmarks, historical sites, shrines, omikuji fortunes, and more. ◈ Japanese Menu Translation Take a photo to instantly translate Japanese menus into English. Even handwritten menus can be recognized, making it easier to order with confidence. ◈ Product Barcode Scanner Scan Japanese product barcodes to quickly view product details, ingredients, usage instructions, origin, and more. ◈ Beauty & Drugstore Translation Shopping at Don Quijote, Matsumoto Kiyoshi, or other Japanese drugstores? Quickly understand product information for skincare, cosmetics, health products, medicine, and everyday items. ◈ Omikuji Fortune Analysis Take a photo of an omikuji fortune and let AI explain its meaning, luck, advice, and other details. ◈ Signs & Sightseeing Translation Translate Japanese signs and information at shrines, temples, museums, historical sites, attractions, and more. From Japanese food and snacks to cosmetics, skincare, souvenirs, anime merchandise, and everyday products, JScan helps you understand what you’re looking at without constantly switching between translation apps and web searches. ◈ Perfect for Japan Travelers Who Want To: ◆ Understand Japanese menus ◆ Scan Japanese products while shopping ◆ Check ingredients and product information ◆ Understand signs and sightseeing information ◆ Discover Japanese food and local specialties ◆ Understand omikuji fortunes ◆ Explore Japan with fewer language barriers One app for translating, scanning, shopping, and exploring Japan. Download JScan for free and make your Japan trip easier. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
What’s new
Version 0.2.20 · Updated October 29, 2026
- Added a guide to Japan’s new tax-free shopping system starting in November - Coupons will be fully updated on November 1 to reflect the new system
App privacy
The developer, Chun Chih Lin, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Location: Precise Location
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
Used for: App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
- User Content: Photos or Videos
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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