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Hi, I'm Mizuho, a bilingual Japanese-English project coordinator. I enjoy keeping projects organized and moving forward, so things run smoothly for my clients. Over the past 5+ years, I've coordinated projects for 40+ clients, managing teams, schedules, and communication from start to finish. I work across localization, website management, and ecommerce. CORE SKILLS • Coordinate creative teams, such as translators, writers, designers, and engineers, so everyone can do their best work • Assign tasks, check quality, and keep everything on schedule • Catch problems early and update you proactively, before they become issues PROJECT AREAS ** Localization ** • Manage localization of websites, app UI, whitepapers, and banner copy into Japanese • Review translations for context, tone, and cultural fit before they go live • Maintain glossaries and style guides for consistent terminology ** Website Management ** • Update content on WordPress: text, images, and blog posts • Build new pages and plan site structure, with basic HTML edits • Check site quality, including broken links, display issues, and cross-browser checks • Set up basic SEO (meta tags, alt text) • Coordinate with developers and designers, and give clear direction on fixes ** Ecommerce ** • Manage product listings for a Japanese lifestyle ecommerce site with 10,000+ products • Run Rakuten marketplace operations for a skincare brand • Grew that brand's yearly sales by 140% and added 100 new newsletter subscribers TOOLS • Projects: Asana, monday, Notion, Trello • Localization: Phrase, Smartcat • Web: WordPress, Wix • E-commerce: Rakuten, Shopify • Design: Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Canva • Analytics: Google Analytics BACKGROUND • I lived and worked in the U.S. and Indonesia for 4 years. That experience taught me how to communicate clearly across cultures, and I bring that to every project. I'd love to hear about your project. Feel free to reach out anytime.

If you need English - Japanese content that is accurate, natural, and ready for publication, you're in the right place. I am a native Japanese translator and proofreader with over 20 years of experience working in a professional bilingual English–Japanese environment. For many years, I have been responsible for the translation, proofreading, photo editing, and layout design of a quarterly bilingual magazine, producing 60 full issues distributed in print. This means I don't just translate words. I deliver publication-ready content that reads naturally, fits the layout, and reflects your brand accurately in both languages. Clients work with me when they want: 🔹 Translations that sound professional, not "translated" 🔹 Consistent terminology across long documents 🔹 Careful attention to layout and formatting 🔹 20+ years in a bilingual professional environment, with extensive experience in real publications — not one-off samples Clients describe my work as going "above and beyond" — and many return for ongoing projects Core Services 🔹 English ⇄ Japanese Translation 🔹 Editorial content and articles 🔹 Magazines and reports 🔹 Websites and online publications 🔹 Business and corporate communications 🔹 Educational and instructional materials Proofreading & Editing 🔹 Natural, fluent Japanese or English 🔹 Tone adjustment for native readability 🔹 Consistency checks across long documents Transcription & Subtitles 🔹 Some experience with Japanese ⇄ English audio and video transcription and subtitling Bilingual Layout Support (Print) 🔹 Translation with layout awareness for print publications 🔹 Hands-on experience using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop for printed magazines and documents 🔹 Familiar with the practical demands of print production, helping reduce rework between translators and designers 🔹 Currently expanding into digital and e-book layout — available for discussion on a case-by-case basis Language Credentials 🔹 Japanese: Native 🔹 English: Fluent 🔹 TOEIC score: 970 / 990 Tools 🔹 Adobe InDesign 🔹 Adobe Photoshop Availability Open to both short-term and ongoing projects. I also offer paid consultations if you want to discuss scope, workflow, or quality standards before starting. If you are planning a publication, website, or bilingual document and want it done correctly the first time, send me a message with: 🔹 Type of content 🔹 Word count or page length 🔹 Intended audience and deadline I'll review the details and let you know the best way to proceed.

My main occupations are translation and journalism (specializing in editorialism, research and commentary). I possess a Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (C2). Besides working in multiple translation positions and projects through the years, I've written for several Spanish-language magazines and currently keep two blogs. I've got sizeable experience in the following fields: - Translation of literary works, technical texts and websites (English-spanish & spanish-english). - Subtitles translation (English-spanish & spanish-english). - Videogame localization. - Reviews on movies, books and other media. - Social & political commentary. - Sports journalism. - Data research and organization. I'm specially fond of popular culture-related topics, particularly concerning comic-books and animation, whether western or japanese.

I’m a native Japanese speaker with advanced English proficiency and varied professional experience. My expertise includes: ・Translation from English into Japanese ・Using English ・Writing articles in Japanese ・Help people who want to travel to Japan with Japanese (e.g. planning/reservation etc) ・Teaching Japanese to people in other countries. ・Teaching English to English learners I combine language expertise with practical skills to support clients who are interested in Japan. I put importance on clear communication, accuracy, and on-time delivery.

I've been working as a Japanese-English translator for more than 20 years. My area of expertise is in the automobile, construction, IT and tourism industries. I love to cook and knit so I'm familiar with the terms for those, too.

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.