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Native Japanese-English interpreter and translator based in Boston, specializing in business, medical, and technical communication. 10+ years at MIT in biophysics and quantum optics. I interpret for companies like Mitsubishi Electric, Takeda Pharmaceutical, and Autodesk, as well as US-Japan investment firms and Boston-area hospitals. WHAT I DO - Real-time interpretation (consecutive and simultaneous) for business meetings, investor calls, and conferences - Japanese-English translation: medical, technical, business, and legal documents - Cultural consulting for US-Japan business relationships - Japanese voice work and narration (native Tokyo standard Japanese) EXPERIENCE I've interpreted and translated across a range of high-stakes settings: - Lumisque: Monthly investor meetings between Japanese manufacturers and US investors, covering financial strategy, partnership terms, and product development. Traveling to Japan in May 2026 for on-site interpretation at their manufacturing partner's facility, including a Netflix documentary shoot. - Mitsubishi Electric: Online meeting interpretation for one of Japan's largest industrial conglomerates. - IntervalZero (Waltham, MA): Full-day in-person interpretation at their offices for meetings with Japanese tech trading firm representatives. - Autodesk: Conference interpretation for a 35-person technical presentation with Japanese delegates. - Harvard, MIT, Northeastern: Academic conference and campus visit interpretation for Japanese delegations. - Takeda Pharmaceutical: Interpreted for international pharmaceutical industry events. - Multi-day executive visits: Week-long engagements interpreting for Japanese executives visiting US schools and business facilities. - Medical interpretation: Active interpreter at Boston-area hospitals and clinics. - QuEra Computing: Translated technical press releases and website content for a quantum computing company. - MIT Women's Technology Program: Curriculum translation for a STEM education initiative. 10 years of research at MIT in experimental biophysics ? I'm comfortable with scientific, technical, and engineering terminology and I bring an analytical mind to every project. LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL EXPERTISE Native Japanese speaker, born and raised in Tokyo. Fully fluent in keigo (Japanese honorific language) and deeply familiar with Japanese business protocol ? hierarchy, indirectness, consensus-building, and meeting etiquette. I know when to soften a direct statement, when to add cultural context the other side might be missing, and how to keep conversations flowing naturally without losing nuance. I've lived in the US for over 10 years and am fully bilingual. My Japanese pronunciation, cadence, and cultural instincts are native Tokyo standard. INDUSTRIES Business and corporate, technology (SaaS, enterprise software, manufacturing), finance and investment, medical and healthcare, education, and scientific research. VOICE WORK I'm available for Japanese voice recording, narration, and voice-over projects. Native Tokyo-standard Japanese with a clear, natural conversational delivery. I have a USB condenser microphone and a quiet dedicated home office for professional-quality audio. AVAILABILITY Eastern Time (US), Boston MA. Flexible schedule for both remote and in-person work. I also travel to Japan frequently for client engagements, so I'm available for on-site interpretation in Japan as well. Reliable home office setup with professional audio equipment and stable high-speed internet. Video-call ready on Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, or any platform. Send me a message to discuss your project ? I respond within 24 hours and I'm happy to jump on a quick call to understand exactly what you need.

Living in the U.S for over 45 years, I am a native Japanese who deeply understand culture and nuance of both English and Japanese. Through my career in teaching, I have translated and proofread many materials, such as teaching materials, children's books, songs and finger plays, letters, and various other documents. I emphasize my work be "Accurate, easy to read in natural Japanese." As a teacher, I read books to children every day just as a voice actress. Also, I sang in a 100- member amateur choir for over 10 years as a hobby; we performed various music from folk songs to classical works, such as by L. Bernstein, Beethoven, Mozart, Shostakovich, and others with professional orchestras once or twice a year. * What I Can Help You With: English to Japanese Translation educational materials, children's literature focused on picture books, blog articles, web site children's songs, finger plays and games Japanese Proof Reading Make it easy to read and in smooth and natural Japanese expressions, double check the grammar Rewrite into easy to understand for readers Others Narrating, Reading, and Voice Acting--Recording *Why Clients Choose Me: 40+ years as an educator for young children 30+ translation & proofreading projects completed Experience translating both English and Japanese children's books, songs, finger plays Voice Recording: natural talking and reading and voice acting When you need quality support in translation from English to Japanese and proofreading, feel free to ask me. My native language, Japanese is throughly strong. I can translate from English to Japanese. Japanese transcription and proofreading are my favorite and strongest skills. Taught Japanese to all ages non-Japanese speakers.

* LANGUAGE ABILITY: Native Japanese 20 years at a big company in Japan. Able to use various modes in writing for business, marketing, academic, casual, etc. Correctness and care for detail were recognized by 100% good feedback from clients.. * EXPERIENCE: Completed more than 600 translation jobs including: 6 full books; websites; legal documents; articles of scientific, art, and business, Product descriptions. *SPECIALTY:: Subtitle: 4 movies, more than 120 of video blogs; 400 e-learning sessions, and Patent documents: 8 applications *PROOFREAD/EDIT: Common task. MTPE is one of choice for translation.. * UNDERSTANDING: Interested in every field; Deep understanding is my strong point. Past works were in the field of IT, medical, financial, ICO, travel, automobile, HR and more. * DOCUMENT FORMAT: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, HTML, and others. * CAT: Smartcat, memoQ, Phrase, and others * SPECIAL SKILLS: Certified expert of Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, PPT, editing of figures and complex table making/editing, and image editing.

Japanese–English Bilingual Translator | Education Consultant | Client Support Specialist I am a Japanese–English bilingual professional with hands-on experience in both Japanese and U.S.-based companies, specializing in translation, international education, and client support. I help clients bridge language and cultural gaps with accuracy, professionalism, and a strong attention to detail. 🔹 What I can help you with: ・Japanese ⇄ English Translation (business, education, website content) ・International Education Consulting (study abroad guidance & coordination) ・Communication support between international students and institutions ・HR support & employee training (cross-cultural environments) ・Travel coordination & accommodation arrangements ・Website content editing and administrative support With a strong background in working with international students and organizations, I understand both cultural nuances and business expectations, ensuring smooth and effective communication. I am reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality work on time. Currently expanding skills: ・AI training (English → Japanese language tasks) ・Canva-based design (social media images & simple video editing) ・I am excited to collaborate with global clients and contribute to meaningful projects.

Senior content writer with 15+ years of experience producing high-quality, human-crafted SEO- and GEO-optimized content for businesses ranging from global brands to specialized publications. Author of 6M+ words of professional copy across industries, including finance, technology, legal, healthcare, and gaming. Published in Forbes, Visa, and 30+ international outlets. Proven ability to consistently achieve first-page Google rankings for published content. Brings a rare combination of linguistic expertise, editorial precision, and authentic voice to every project. Now more than ever, businesses are leveraging AI to create writing (and edit that writing). However, what sets authentic content apart is its unique ability to provide real, human insights and critical contextual commentary that a machine will never be able to replicate. This is why I build partnerships with companies and individuals to develop their online content to connect authentically with their target audiences. This content ranks better in search engines and captures a wider customer base that sees your business as a provider of value and honesty, not a faceless robot. Currently seeking long-term projects in particular, but as always, I'm glad to help with a variety of tasks! Offering discounted rates for board games and video games, including Kickstarter! My academic credentials include two BAs magna cum laude (one in Linguistics and one in Japanese) and an MSc in Forensic Linguistics, magna cum laude. Publications of my work include within the Minnesota Society for Poetry; the Conference for Culture, Language, and Social Practice; Notes and Queries; and WritersWeekly, the world's largest freelance ezine.