@Ben
I'm glad to hear that you're interested in using Azure as a transcriber with our API. While I don't have the specific timeline for when Azure transcriber support will be added, I can assure you that our development team is constantly working on improving our services and adding new features based on user feedback.
If Azure's Japan-localised hosting is crucial for your use case, I recommend reaching out to our support team through your dashboard to get the most up-to-date information on the progress of this feature. They may also be able to provide workarounds or alternative solutions in the meantime.
Is there anything else I can assist you with today?