👋 Looking for a reliable Japanese Virtual Assistant?
I'm a native Japanese speaker based in Japan with 7+ years of experience in customer service and administrative support.
After 4.5 years at ANA Narita Airport Services and 3 years as a Medical Administrative Assistant, I now help international businesses with day-to-day operations, customer communication, and Japan-related support.
✅ Services
• Virtual Assistance
• Administrative Support
• Email & Customer Support
• Calendar & Schedule Management
• Data Entry & Online Research
• Document Preparation
• Japanese Market Research
• English–Japanese Translation Support
• Japanese Localization & Proofreading
• Social Media Support
✨ Why Work With Me?
✔ Native Japanese Speaker
✔ 7+ years of professional customer service and administrative experience
✔ Detail-oriented, reliable, and responsive
✔ Comfortable working with international teams
💬 Whether you need ongoing support or help with a specific project, I'd be happy to help. Feel free to send me a message!
English to Japanese Translation
Japanese to English Translation
Localization
Copywriting
Content Writing
Instagram Post
Ecommerce
Customer Support
Audio Transcription
Data Annotation
Content Analysis
Editing & Proofreading
Social Media Advertising Analytics
Etsuko W.
Tokyo, Japan
$25/hr
4.7
25 jobs
Bridging the Gap Between Japan and the World through Language, Video, and Professional Support
Looking for a native Japanese partner who understands both the nuances of language and the demands of modern digital content? With over 20 years of experience in global business administration and 4+ years as an online language expert, I provide high-quality solutions for your Japan-related projects.
My Core Services:
🎬 Video Editing & Content Creation: Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and CapCut. I specialize in creating engaging social media content (9:16 vertical videos), subtitling, and raw footage production.
✍️ Localization & SEO Writing: Experienced in translating English to natural, high-converting Japanese. I’ve supported numerous brands on Lancers with keyword-optimized articles.
🗣️ Professional Japanese Instruction: Practical, conversation-focused lessons tailored for business professionals and travelers. No textbook? No problem.
📊 Business Admin & Data Collection: With 10+ years in international trading and investment firms, I handle complex administrative tasks, transcription, and linguistic data evaluation with precision.
Video Editing
YouTube Thumbnail
YouTube Shorts
Translation
Teaching Japanese
Adobe Premiere Pro
CapCut
English to Japanese Translation
Linguistics
Social Media Content Creation
Data Collection
Audio Services
Natural Language Processing
Yoshiko M.
Osaka, Japan
$20/hr
5.0
23 jobs
Hello! I am an Osaka-based Japanese virtual assistant with over 7 years of experience working for global Japanese companies.
My background includes serving as an executive assistant to the CEO in the architectural industry and working as a sales assistant, translator, and interpreter in the machinery industry.
I currently support international clients in expanding and managing their business in and with Japan.
With a strong understanding of Japanese business culture and communication, along with bilingual support, I provide reliable, high-quality support to help your projects run smoothly and efficiently.
🌟 How I can help you
✅ Businesses Support
・Localization support for companies entering the Japanese market
・Liaison support with Japanese companies
・Market research and competitor research
・Cultural adaptation consulting
・Supplier sourcing
✅ English ⇔ Japanese Translation / Proofreading / Editing
I provide accurate and concise translations that are easy for readers to follow.
- Over five years of experience in industrial translations, covering a wide range of materials such as instruction manuals, medical documents, websites, business correspondence, and articles.
- Trained in professional technical and medical translation at specialized schools.
✅ Administrative Support
・Reservations for hotels, restaurants, salons, etc.
・Scheduling and calendar management
・Email writing / phone calls
・General administrative tasks
✅ Travel Planning and Arrangements (especially in the Kansai region)
* As an executive assistant, I guided more than 10 international client groups to Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe.
✅ Other Skills / Experience
・Studied English and international communication at a university in Canada for four months.
・Conversational Brazilian Portuguese
- Lived in Brazil for 2 and a half years to accompany my husband on his assignment and taught my local friends Japanese and how to cook Japanese food.
I’m flexible and open to various requests, so please feel free to reach out with any inquiries.
Looking forward to working with you.🙂
Virtual Assistance
Localization
Sourcing
Company Research
Market Research
Business Research
Partnership & Collaborations Outreach
Vendor & Supplier Outreach
English to Japanese Translation
Japanese to English Translation
Business Translation
Medical Translation
Website Translation
Business Correspondence
Teaching Japanese
General Transcription
Portuguese to Japanese Translation
Administrative Support
Real Estate Virtual Assistance
Travel Planning
Fumio L.
Akita, Japan
$30/hr
4.9
123 jobs
I am a highly experienced English to Japanese translator and localization specialist with over 20 years of professional translation experience. I help businesses, law firms, and organizations communicate clearly and effectively with Japanese audiences through accurate, culturally appropriate, and natural translations.
My expertise lies in translating complex documents that require precise terminology and deep subject-matter understanding. I specialize in legal and technical translation, where accuracy, clarity, and consistency are essential.
Areas of specialization:
• Legal Translation
Contracts, agreements, compliance documents, corporate policies, court filings, and legal correspondence.
• Technical Translation
Engineering documentation, user manuals, product specifications, patents, and technical reports.
• Medical Translation
Healthcare materials, pharmaceutical documentation, and medical reports.
• Business & Corporate Translation
Business documents, presentations, reports, and professional communications.
• Website Localization
Adapting website and digital content for Japanese audiences while maintaining cultural and linguistic accuracy.
What you can expect when working with me:
• 20+ years of professional translation experience
• Expert knowledge of legal and technical terminology
• 100% human translation — never machine translated
• Natural, fluent Japanese suitable for professional use
• Strict confidentiality and attention to detail
• Reliable communication and on-time delivery
Throughout my career, I have supported multinational companies, law firms, technology providers, and startups by providing accurate and dependable translations that help them succeed in international markets.
If you are looking for a reliable English to Japanese translator who understands the importance of precision, professionalism, and cultural nuance, I would be happy to assist with your project.
I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
Japanese
Translation
Proofreading
English to Japanese Translation
Japanese to English Translation
Japanese Sign Language
Teaching Japanese
Legal Translation
Medical Translation
Technical Translation
Writing
Naoto N.
Tokyo, Japan
$14/hr
5.0
7 jobs
I specialize in AI data annotation, content evaluation, and English–Japanese translation. I focus on accuracy, clarity, and natural expression in both languages.
As a university student based in Tokyo, I have strong attention to detail and the ability to analyze language patterns effectively. I have experience working with language data and improving AI-generated content.
What I can help you with:
English to Japanese translation (natural and accurate)
AI data annotation and labeling
Content evaluation and proofreading
Japanese language tutoring
I am reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality work on time. I am ready to support your project.
Language Interpretation
Teaching Japanese
Language Instruction
Content Writing
Data Annotation
Tutoring
Audio Transcription
Proofreading
Hoshun M.
Tokyo, Japan
$40/hr
5.0
233 jobs
I’m Hoshun, a native professional Japanese translator and proofreader who turns large-scale Word (DOCX) / Excel (XLSX)/ PowerPoint (PPTX) / Google Document/Spreadsheet/Slide/XLIFF packages into flawless Japanese—often faster than average.
I guarantee exceptional quality at unparalleled speed for tasks that other translators might deem impossible. When quick and meticulous translations are needed, you can rely on me as your steadfast ally.
Field: General contents, Fintech, IT, etc.
**<My skills>**
- Translation, Localization (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, Google Docs, Google Spreadsheets, Google Slides, XLIFF, json, HTML, CSS, Texts, etc.)
- Transcreation
- Transcription of Japanese (Audio and video files, mp3, mp4)
- Subtitling (SRT)
- Proofreading, checking
- Voice recording, narration, voice acting
<The platform I'm familiar with>
Crowdin
Qualtrics
Phrase
**<About subtitling>**
I can make SRT files or burn subtitles directly onto a video.
- YouTube: Bodd x Disney (Japanese Subtitles)
# Examples of my past translation projects
**<Apps>**
- Smart Meditation: A wellness app offering guided meditation sessions and mindfulness tools
- POP guide: A digital guide app providing interactive information for events, museums, or exhibitions
- 3D Modeling App: A creative tool for designing and visualizing 3D models
- QuitSure: A health app designed to help users quit smoking through behavioral guidance
- Toko: English leaning app
- Donna: AI song and music maker
- IRMO: An AI-powered art and avatar creation app for generating images and visual content
- TradingKey: A finance app offering trading tools and resources for investors
- Bodd: Automatic fitting app
- 5 Minute Pilates: Daily Pilates guide app
- Liven: Self-discovery companion app
- Ruut: Personalized running & mobility training app
- Pushscroll: Fitness motivation app replacing doomscrolling with workouts
**<Websites>**
- QuitSure: Official website for the smoking cessation app, with resources and user support
- Smart Meditation: Website for the meditation app, featuring program details and subscription options
- Makkah Digital Coin: A cryptocurrency platform providing digital coin services and blockchain solutions
- KOMOJU card: A payment gateway site offering online transaction and e-commerce solutions
- INNO SUPPS: A nutrition and supplement brand website showcasing health products
- Zact: A fintech website offering digital payment and financial management services
- TradingKey: Online platform for trading education, tools, and financial resources
- JMarkets: A financial services website focused on market analysis and trading solutions
- NEBULA: A personality‑analysis platform providing AI‑driven insights
- MyTraitsProfile: An online assessment site offering MBTI‑based personality tests
**< Books >**
- "Wonderful Day" # Publisher Kidkidos books
- "The Traveling Caterpillar" # Publisher: Kidkidos books
- "I Am Thankful" By Shelley Admont # Publisher: Kidkidos books
- "Under the Stars" # Publisher: Kidkidos books
- "Knowing Me, Knowing You - TAKE A WALK WITH ME" by Elizabeth Murphy, Ed.D.
- "If You’re not Monitoring, You’re Not Protected" By Dr. James Dean Senger
**< Games >**
- Passion Eye
- The Last Frame
**< YouTube >**
- Quantum Tech HD
- Oscar Hunt: Scaling US Retail Operations with Bodd
**< Opera >**
- Curlew River by Benjamin Britten
**<Voice over, narration>**
- P3 Dokument (Swedish Broadcasting Corporation)
**<Medical>**
- Clinical tests
- Charts
- Surgery explanations
- Cancer study
- Discussion Guide for Physicians
**<Transportation>**
- Fly Lili airport announcement (Air port announcement)
- TVM UI Translation
- Haneda Airport Parking (Terms and Conditions)
Japanese
Subtitles
Transcription Timestamping
General Transcription
Microsoft Word
Translation
Japanese to English Translation
English to Japanese Translation
Localization
Website Localization
Subtitling
Software Localization
Translation & Localization Software
Mobile App Localization
Marketing Localization
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