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FOUNDED IN 1964 — OVER 60 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
What Is Hoso Service Center (HSC)?
Supporting conversations that shape the future. We support more than 3,000 simultaneous interpretation projects each year, drawing on decades of experience operating large-scale conventions. We approach every project with sincerity and humility while continuing to embrace new challenges without being constrained by convention. This steady commitment has become the source of our value and the trust placed in us. We will continue creating the future of communication, bringing diverse values to life and connecting people and ideas.
PHILOSOPHY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
About Hoso Service Center
About Our Equipment Center
About Rebase Tokyo
Message
The growth of individuals drives the growth of a company.
Dialogue connects the world.
We believe that the source of a company's growth lies in its people. The true value lies in individuals growing through their daily work and continuously finding meaning in their existence. No job can be completed by one person or company alone; it requires the support and cooperation of others. Remembering this, respecting each other, and expressing gratitude are essential. This accumulation of actions fosters sincerity and humility, leading to personal growth. And we believe that the growth of each individual supports the growth of the company.
For over 60 years, our Broadcasting Service Center has supported diverse communication venues, including international conferences, academic meetings, and corporate events. Now, we are continuing new challenges to connect the "human power" we have cultivated to even greater possibilities. At this turning point where technological advancements are dramatically changing society, we are working on developing new services, including AI simultaneous interpretation, creating an environment where people around the world can communicate seamlessly, and nurturing the talent that will lead the next generation.
Our goal is not technological advancement itself. It is about people connecting through dialogue, each individual growing, and that growth creating the future of companies and society. Under the philosophy of "Be a valuable presence," we will continue to believe in the potential of people and technology, and strive to be a presence that is essential to society.
August 2026 Yasutaka Nanzaki, President and Representative Director, Broadcasting Service Center Co., Ltd.
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EQUIPMENT CENTER
Equipment Center
1-15-5 Shingashi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 175-0081, JapanTEL: 03-6906-7121
REBASE OSAKA
Rebase Osaka
5-3-15 Higashimikuni, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka 532-0002, Japan
TEL: 03-3357-3071
Company Profile
Organization
For more than 60 years, Hoso Service Center has contributed to the convention industry as a leading provider of conference audio and simultaneous interpretation systems. We support a wide range of projects, from large-scale intergovernmental conferences and international events to internal meetings and hybrid streaming, as well as resident technical services at hotels and convention facilities in Tokyo.
Clients
MAJOR CLIENTS
Major Clients
- Government ministries and local authorities
- International organizations and foreign embassies in Japan
- Major private corporations
- Event and exhibition management companies
- Hotels, halls, and convention facilities
AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
Affiliated Organizations
- Conference Rental Alliance (CRA)
- Japan Congress and Convention Bureau (JCCB)
- Japan Convention Management Association (JCMA)
- Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB)
- International Hospitality and Conference Service Association (IHCSA)
- Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- International House of Japan
History
2026
Released the Recot AI simultaneous interpretation feature
Began sales of the Privoice speech privacy system
2025
Began distributing Televic products
Developed the browser version of Recolis
2024
Hoso Service Center, Inc. celebrated its 60th anniversary
2023
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation and audio systems for the G7 Hiroshima Summit 2023, including the leaders' and ministerial meetings
2022
Opened the Equipment Center
2021
Planned and operated a remote simultaneous interpretation system for a major international sporting event
Renovated and reopened the Rebase Tokyo interpretation center
2020
Planned and operated a remote simultaneous interpretation system for the G7 leaders' video conference
Planned and operated a remote simultaneous interpretation system for the G20 ministerial video conference
Opened the full-scale Rebase Tokyo remote interpretation center
Launched the next-generation Recot remote interpretation system
Developed Recolis, a dedicated app that turns smartphones into receivers
Filed a patent application for ZELT, which supports simultaneous connections across multiple lines
2019
Yasutaka Nanzaki was appointed President
Established the group company SIGHT AND SOUND
2015 - 2018
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the G20 Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7)
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for D23 Expo Japan 2018
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the Seventh Japan-China-Republic of Korea Trilateral Summit in Tokyo
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the Eighth Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM8)
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the XXIII ANOC General Assembly Tokyo 2018
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the 2017 Global Summit of Women
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the Japan-UK Summit Meeting
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the G7 Ise-Shima Summit 2016, including the leaders' and ministerial meetings
Planned and operated a bilingual simultaneous interpretation system for U.S. President Obama's visit to Hiroshima
2014
Hoso Service Center, Inc. celebrated its 50th anniversary
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development
Began contracted operation of simultaneous interpretation systems at Toranomon Hills Forum
Began an infrared receiver rental agreement for simultaneous interpretation systems at the Kyoto International Conference Center
2011 - 2013
Began providing event-related services at Tsukuba International Congress Center
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the Fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V)
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the 2012 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the UIA World Congress of Architecture in Tokyo
2001 - 2010
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation, audio, and video systems for APEC Japan 2010, including leaders', ministerial, working-level and related meetings, and press conferences
Began contracted AV equipment rental and simultaneous interpretation system operation at Nomura Conference Plaza Nihonbashi
Began contracted AV and simultaneous interpretation system operation at the new Keidanren Kaikan
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit 2008
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the Fourth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IV) in Yokohama
Began contracted simultaneous interpretation system operation at Tokyo Midtown Hall & Conference
Began contracted simultaneous interpretation system operation at Yurakucho Asahi Hall
Began contracted simultaneous interpretation system operation at PACIFICO Yokohama
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the World Conference on Disaster Reduction in Kobe
Began contracted simultaneous interpretation system operation at Roppongi Academyhills 49 and 40
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the Rotary International Convention in Osaka
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation and audio systems for the International Conference on Reconstruction Assistance to Afghanistan in Tokyo
1991 - 2000
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the Kyushu-Okinawa Summit meetings in Okinawa, Miyazaki, and Fukuoka
Operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the Nagano Olympic general assembly, executive board, committees, and Main Press Center
Began contracted simultaneous interpretation system operation at Tokyo International Forum
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the Seventh APEC meeting in Osaka
Began contracted audio and lighting system operation at Park Hyatt Tokyo
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the 19th G7 Tokyo Summit
1981 - 1990
Began contracted audio and lighting system operation at Hotel Laforet Tokyo
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the 12th G7 Tokyo Summit
1971 - 1980
Planned and operated simultaneous interpretation systems for the Fifth G7 Tokyo Summit
Began contracted simultaneous interpretation system operation at the Japan Press Center
Began contracted simultaneous interpretation system operation at the Japan Shipping Club
Began contracted audio and lighting system operation at Hotel Grand Palace
Began contracted simultaneous interpretation system operation for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
1965 - 1970
Began contracted simultaneous interpretation system operation at Keidanren Kaikan
Began contracted audio and lighting system operation at Palace Hotel
Began contracted audio and lighting system operation at Hotel Okura
Began contracted audio and lighting system operation at Hotel New Otani
1964
Hoso Service Center was established
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