I’m a native Japanese marketer and localization specialist based in Japan with 6 years of professional experience supporting international companies entering, growing, and operating in Japan through practical marketing execution.
Rather than focusing on a single channel, I work across the customer journey, from understanding the market and adapting the message to acquisition and long-term growth.
【MY FOCUS】
Increase conversion and build customer loyalty while preserving the company’s original intent, tone, and brand identity through market research, customer-facing localization, SEO, social media, email copywriting, and partner development.
🎯 "Be found, understood, trusted, chosen, and recommended in the Japanese market."
【IDEAL FOR】
📌 Overseas companies preparing to enter Japan
📌 Global teams already operating in Japan but lacking local marketing support
📌 SaaS, apps, digital products, services, and consumer brands targeting Japanese customers
📌 Companies that need a Japanese marketing partner rather than a general translator
【MY TRACK RECORD】
✅ Single-handedly localized entire websites for three companies - SANKYO RUBBER and two Turkish companies - covering sales and marketing content, corporate pages, Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy, with market-specific research and adaptation beyond translation.
✅ Conduct Japanese linguistic QA and content evaluation through micro1 and SME, reviewing Japanese content for language quality, contextual appropriateness, and guideline compliance.
✅ Conduct Japanese localization and functional QA through Testlio, testing apps and web products, reviewing Japanese UI/content, reproducing issues, and reporting localization and functional bugs.
✅ Handle ongoing English-to-Japanese localization for Voog, a SaaS website builder and CMS, including website and UI/CMS content where context, terminology, brevity, and natural Japanese matter.
✅ Optimized more than 100 Japanese articles for SEO, including keyword selection, search intent, titles, metadata, and content structure, with many achieving high positions in Google search results.
✅ Built and managed multiple social media channels from zero, gaining 30,000+ followers in a relatively short period; individual short-form content generated 400K+ views and drove 2,900+ profile actions.
✅ Built international B2B partner channels from scratch across 5+ overseas markets, developing active commercial relationships through direct outreach, market research, and commercial negotiation.
✅ Worked as a Section Chief at a Japanese chemical raw materials trading company, leading international market development, partner communication, commercial negotiations, contracts, and cross-border operations.
✅ Closed international export transactions worth up to USD 500,000 per deal, coordinating commercial terms, procurement, logistics, documentation, and cross-border communication.
If your goal is simply to translate words from English into Japanese, there are many translators who can do that. My focus is helping make the product, message, and market execution work better for Japanese customers.
Japanese
Localization
Content Localization
Marketing Localization
SEO Localization
Business Translation
English to Japanese Translation
Translation
Proofreading
Copywriting
Quality Assurance
AI Content Editing
Content Editing
Content Writing
Online Research
Market Research
Market Analysis
Organic Traffic Growth
Canva
Social Media Content
Aki I.
Osaka, Japan
$50/hr
5.0
1 jobs
About Me
I help international brands grow in the Japanese market through localization, social media, content strategy, and paid digital campaigns.
Based in Japan, I combine Japanese market insight with hands-on marketing execution. I can support international brands with localized campaigns, Japanese content, social media strategy, paid social advertising, market research, and cross-cultural communication.
My background includes editorial content, social media marketing, localization, digital advertising, and customer acquisition across luxury, beauty, travel, and international-facing businesses.
Japanese
Translation
Copywriting
Localization
Content Writing
Video Editing
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
Canva
Social Media Marketing
Instagram Marketing
Brand Strategy
Creative Direction
Multilingual Translation
Masaya F.
Tokyo, Japan
$70/hr
4.8
12 jobs
I'll support your business success in Japan.
I offer below to succeed your business in Japan
MENU:
A. Japan Market Research
✓ Research the business growth potential of entering the Japanese market.
✓ Create a list of potential clients for your company.
B. Go to market strategy building
✓ Provide direction based on your company's strengths and the Japanese market.
✓ Create a growth scenario after entry into the Japanese market.
C. Lead Generation
✓ Localise sales materials tailored to the Japanese market.
✓ Build cold calling/emailing strategies and scripts.
D. Business development
✓ Approach your potential customers.
✓ Update your business strategy based on actual potential customers' feedback.
Please feel free to send me a message.
MY BIO:
20+ years of marketing/sales experience at a consulting firm, SaaS company, tech company, and startup in Japan.
ABOUT ME:
✓ Good Communicator: Spontaneous questions and communication issues to achieve goals in a short time and without discrepancies.
✓ Broad experience: Experience in marketing and sales, as well as project management and web development, allows me to be a flexible one-stop shop for your requests.
✓ Attention to detail: Deliver quality with attention to the impression the output makes on the end client, including precise word choice and design.
✓ Tech Savvy: Proficient in digital marketing/sales tools like WordPress, Shopify, Google Analytics, Marketo, Salesforce, Hubspot, and more.
Market Research
Marketo
Brand Strategy
Startup Consulting
Market Analysis
Content Localization
English to Japanese Translation
Translation
Management Consulting
Japanese
Keiko A.
Hamamatsu, Japan
$95/hr
5.0
10 jobs
Over fifteen years of broad on/offline marketing experience, including market research, PR,
localized content/message development, lead generation, events and SEM/SEO marketing
First hand experience in establishing full marketing function within Japanese market
Entrepreneurial experience by being a founder of start-up e-commerce business
Demonstrated success in collaborating, leading, negotiating and interacting cross-functional
teams at all levels of stakeholders across multiple regions and time zones
Experience in developing and implementing integrated marketing strategies by defining
target segment and persona, country-specific KPIs, channels, budget and timelines
Solid knowledge of analytics/testing tools, such as GA, Adobe SiteCatalyst and SiteSpect
Fluent in both speaking and writing Japanese and English
Comfortable using Adobe CS software, such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
Excel in connecting research and statistical analysis into strategic planning
Lead Generation Content Creation
Lead Generation
Content Marketing Strategy
Ad Copy
B2B Marketing
Japanese
Digital Marketing
Social Media Content
Copywriting
Integrated Marketing
Kickstarter Marketing
Campaign Optimization
Suronjit K.
Sendai, Japan
$139/hr
4.9
98 jobs
Tired of paying premium agency fees just to be handed off to a junior account manager? As a solo growth consultant, you get 15+ years of veteran expertise directly on your account. I deliver high-volume growth and technical precision without the agency bloat or communication gaps.
I don’t just run ads; I architect full-funnel systems. When you hire me, you get my undivided attention, fast execution, and direct communication. Every dollar you spend goes straight to strategy and results.
How I drive measurable growth:
Full-Funnel Execution: I handle it all—ad campaigns, landing pages, funnels, ad creatives, and direct-response copywriting.
Zero Wasted Spend: I turn costly mistakes into high-impact strategies by rigorously optimizing your targeting and creatives.
Bespoke Strategy: No cookie-cutter agency templates. You get customized campaigns tailored specifically to your business goals.
If you want personalized expertise, faster implementation, and a partner who treats your marketing dollars like their own, let’s make it happen.
Ready to scale? Let’s talk.
Conversion Rate Optimization
TikTok
Short Video Ad
Social Media Marketing Plan
Video Advertising
Brand Development
Campaign Optimization
Facebook Advertising
Rika O.
Chuo, Japan
$25/hr
5.0
3 jobs
Creating UGC videos that don’t just look beautiful—they’re strategically designed to convert.
I combine expertise in web development, digital marketing, and corporate experience to create faceless UGC that supports your entire customer journey—from the first scroll to the final conversion.
👏 About me
Hi! I'm a Japan-based UGC creator with a background in web development, digital marketing, and corporate IT sales.
I don't just focus on aesthetics—I focus on how content fits into your marketing funnel.
From attracting attention on social media to guiding viewers toward action, I create videos that are visually appealing, strategically structured, and tailored to your brand goals.
💡 What makes me different
✓ Web Developer × Marketer’s Perspective
I have experience building websites ranging from business sites to large-scale projects with 40+ pages, incorporating landing-page strategies and local SEO (Google Business Profile / MEO).
This background allows me to create UGC that naturally connects with your website, landing page, and conversion goals.
✓ Global Visual Aesthetics
Having studied abroad in Malta and traveled extensively, I stay up to date with global trends in pacing, framing, ASMR, and visual storytelling.
I create content that feels native to international audiences—not overly commercial.
✓ Corporate-Level Reliability
With experience in IT corporate sales and DX planning, I value smooth communication, clear expectations, and professional project management.
You can expect fast responses, organized workflows, and a collaborative process.
📈 Achievements
• Generated over $4,000 in revenue through freelance web development and digital marketing services.
• Ranked Top 10 in the Weekly Designer Ranking on CrowdWorks, one of Japan's largest freelance platforms.
• Delivered a 40+ page website project worth over $2,000, incorporating landing-page strategies and local SEO optimization.
• Produced UGC videos in both Japanese and English across multiple styles and formats.
🎯 What I can do for you
✓ Faceless UGC Videos
Cinematic and natural product videos designed to blend seamlessly into social feeds.
Categories:
Tech / Lifestyle / Travel / Gadgets / Beauty
✓ Script Writing & Creative Strategy
I design hooks, storylines, and CTAs based on marketing psychology and customer behavior.
✓ Video Editing
Short-form videos optimized for:
• TikTok
• Instagram Reels
• YouTube Shorts
• Paid Ads
✓ Web & Landing Page Advisory (Optional)
I can provide feedback on landing pages and website structures to help maximize conversions from your UGC traffic.
🚀 Workflow
1. Inquiry & Consultation
Tell me about your brand, product, and target audience.
2. Briefing & Strategy
I research your brand identity and propose a creative direction.
3. Script & Shot List
I create a conversion-focused script and shooting plan for approval.
4. Production & Editing
Filming and editing with refined visuals and current social media trends.
5. Revisions & Delivery
Initial draft is typically delivered within approximately 7 days after receiving all necessary materials.
Up to 2 rounds of revisions are included.
Final delivery timelines may vary depending on the scope of revisions.
📎 Proof / Social Trust
"She carefully listened to our vision and cleared up all misalignments before starting. The process was incredibly smooth, fast, and professional. The final output exceeded our expectations."
— Digital Solutions Client
"Extremely fast, polite, and reliable. Her high-quality output and corporate business etiquette make her a highly trustworthy professional to work with."
— Web Project Client
✅ Let’s talk about how I can help you create content that not only looks great—but also supports your business growth.
Digital Marketing
Content Strategy
Social Media Marketing
UGC
Content Creation
Video Editing
Video Ad
WordPress
Web Design
Front-End Development
Video Ad Campaign
Social Media Ad Campaign
Localization
English to Japanese Translation
Japanese
Communications
Instagram Marketing
Teaching Japanese
Website
Website Content
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