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Japanese Read-Aloud Speech Dataset (Literature, Non-Fiction, Children's Books, etc.)
This dataset provides Japanese read-aloud speech by a single narrator, covering genres ranging from novels and literary works to non-fiction, children's books, and ghost stories. Each recording is paired with a transcript of the spoken content. Suitable for training AI models for speech synthesis, audiobook generation, and speech recognition.
Number of Files
7,542
Subject Attributes
Subject: Read-aloud speech by a single Japanese narrator, composed of four groups:
① Literature/novels: Japanese literature/novels 3,394h / foreign literature 357h / classics 226h
② Practical/educational: business, self-help, hobby & practical 459h / education & language 238h / scripts 5.65h
③ Entertainment/niche genres: ghost stories 1,026h / subculture & spiritual 41h
④ Children's: children's books, fairy tales, picture books, folktales 1,795h
Collection method: Audio recording
Attributes: Transcript included
License
We warrant, under our provision agreement, that all data has been legally and properly obtained and that we either hold the copyright or have obtained licensing from the rights holder. The intended use and scope, including AI training, can be confirmed in advance via our license terms.
Notes
A transcript (written text of the spoken content) is provided paired with the audio data.
FAQ
Q. Can this dataset be used for commercial AI model training?
A. Permitted use and scope can be confirmed in advance based on our license terms. Please see https://qleandataset.visual-bank.co.jp/en/legal/terms-and-conditions for details.
A. Yes, each genre is organized as a separate dataset. Let us know your requirements and we'll guide you to the closest match.
Q. Are transcripts included?
A. Yes, a transcript of the spoken content is included.
Q. Can I request a sample?
A. Please request a sample using the form on this page.
