👋 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!
Japanese to English Translation
English to Japanese 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
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 to English Translation
Japanese
Subtitles
Transcription Timestamping
General Transcription
Microsoft Word
Translation
English to Japanese Translation
Localization
Website Localization
Subtitling
Software Localization
Translation & Localization Software
Mobile App Localization
Marketing Localization
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 to English Translation
Japanese
Translation
Proofreading
English to Japanese Translation
Japanese Sign Language
Teaching Japanese
Legal Translation
Medical Translation
Technical Translation
Writing
Mariko P.
Setagaya, Japan
$45/hr
4.9
155 jobs
Hello! 👋🏻 My name is Mariko and I am an experienced English/German to Japanese Localization & QA Specialist currently based in Tokyo, Japan. I focus primarily on marketing content and enjoy working with creative projects.
Although I am based in Japan, I also work during most of European time zone (late afternoon-late evening JST).
I will be able to help with:
🌏Marketing Content Localization & Transcreation
💬 Localization Quality Management & Language Specialist/Manager responsibilities
📝 English/German to Japanese Translation & Proofreading
For a couple of my clients, I work as a Freelance Japanese Language Specialist and sole Japanese localization partner, also providing cultural guidance for Japanese market entry and handling a range of tasks beyond standard localization, including LQA, staging website reviews, linguistic testing, vendor management and feedback, as well as developing style guides, glossaries, and termbases.
Type of content:
• Websites & Apps
• UX / UI copy
• Product Pages & Descriptions
• Social Media & Ad Copy
• Newsletters
• Online Articles & Blogs
• Catalogs & Presentations
• Training & Internal Materials
• General legal/compliance texts
Main Industries I’ve worked with:
• Marketing
• E-commerce
• SaaS
• Lifestyle & Wellness
• Travel & Tourism
• Hotels
If you’re looking to localize your content into Japanese in a way that feels native, culturally appropriate, and aligned with your brand’s tone and voice, feel free to contact me!
My background:
-Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan
-Graduate of Sophia University in Tokyo (major in Liberal Arts with a focus on Art History).
-Previously worked at Ernst & Young in Tokyo as an International Tax Consultant/Internal Translator for 3 years.
-Working as a sole proprietor since 2019.
-Have lived abroad for 11 years (United States and Germany)
Japanese to English Translation
Translation
Website Translation
Technical Translation
English to Japanese Translation
Blog
German to Japanese Translation
Article Writing
Teaching Japanese
Ayaka T.
Tokyo, Japan
$12/hr
5.0
7 jobs
Hi! I’m Ayaka, a native Japanese professional specializing in Japanese translation, proofreading, voice recording, and virtual assistant support.
With 7 years of experience as a Cabin Crew member for a Japanese airline, I developed strong communication skills, professionalism, and attention to detail.
During my time as a Cabin Crew, I regularly performed in-flight announcements, which helped me develop a clear, calm, and easy-to-understand speaking voice.
If you need natural Japanese translation, professional voice recordings, or reliable business support, I would love to help with your project. 😊
💼 What I Can Help You With
✨ Japanese Translation (EN → JP)
• Website translation
• Product descriptions
• Emails and business documents
• Localization for Japanese audiences
✨ Japanese Proofreading & Editing
• Natural and professional Japanese
• Grammar correction
• Improving readability and tone
🎙 Japanese Voice Recording / Voice Over
• App voice recordings
• AI training voice data
• YouTube narration
• E-learning content
• Clear and natural Japanese voice
💻 Virtual Assistant Support
• Email management
• Data entry
• Online research
• Japanese customer support
• Administrative assistance
If you need someone reliable, detail-oriented, and easy to communicate with, I’m here to support your business.
🌟 My Background & Experience
✈️ Cabin Crew – Japanese Airline (7 years)
• In-flight announcements
• Professional communication
• High-level customer service
📊 Accounting & Administrative Experience
• Data management
• Financial documentation
• Office administration
💻 Business Assistant (Current)
• Supporting business operations
• Email communication and scheduling
• Research and administrative support
These experiences helped me develop strong organization skills, responsibility, and communication abilities.
🤝 Why Clients Like Working With Me
✔ Native Japanese speaker
✔ Clear and natural communication
✔ Detail-oriented and reliable
✔ Quick response and professional attitude
✔ Flexible and easy to work with
I always aim to deliver high-quality work on time and exceed client expectations.
📩 Feel free to send me a message!
I look forward to working with you 😊✨
Japanese
Virtual Assistance
Translation
Proofreading
English to Japanese Translation
Voice Recording
Voice Talent
Audio Transcription
Data Entry
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