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Hello! I'm Mizuho, a Japanese-English bilingual Virtual Assistant based in Japan, with over 5 years of creative operations support as a freelancer. I've supported 30+ local and international clients, coordinating cross-functional teams of translators, writers, designers, and engineers, keeping everything on schedule and on budget. Freelance highlights • Manage 5+ simultaneous translation and localization projects end-to-end: translator assignment, quality review, and delivery • Coordinate web production projects, from creative briefs and timelines to go-live • Direct product listings and updates for a Japanese interior/lifestyle e-commerce site with 10,000+ SKUs • Support Rakuten marketplace operations for a skincare brand, driving a 140% increase in annual sales and 100 new subscribers through newsletters, banners, and seasonal campaigns How I can help you: • Digital project management and workflow coordination • Cross-functional team communication (clients and creatives) • Japanese ↔ English translation and localization • Freelancer and vendor sourcing • Digital marketing campaign coordination • E-commerce operations • Administrative support (research, documentation, scheduling) Tools: • Projects: Asana, monday, Notion • Design: Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Canva • Web: WordPress, Wix • Analytics: Google Analytics My background • 4 years of living and working in the U.S. and Indonesia shaped my cross-cultural communication and adaptability. If you're looking for a detail-oriented, bilingual VA who keeps things moving, I'd love to work with you. Let's connect!

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.

Native Japanese speaker from Japan, originally from Kyoto and currently living in Shibuya, Tokyo. I can help with Japanese localization, proofreading, AI training data, natural Japanese expression checks, and voice recording. I specialize in making Japanese text sound natural, polite, and culturally appropriate for Japanese audiences. I also have knowledge of both traditional Kyoto culture and modern Tokyo trends. I am responsive, detail-oriented, and always try to provide smooth communication and accurate work. Skills: • Japanese Localization • Proofreading • AI Content Evaluation • AI Training Data • Voice Recording • Social Media Support

Strategic Marketing & Business Operations ⭐️ Japan-US Specialist ⭐️ Bilingual Execution I am a senior marketing strategist and business consultant with over 20 years of experience bridging the gap between the Japanese and United States markets. My expertise lies in helping global brands navigate complex cultural landscapes by providing both high-level strategic planning and the hands-on operational leadership required to see a project through to completion. Throughout my career, I have served as a vital link for international companies, ensuring that their brand vision is accurately translated and effectively implemented across borders. I provide a unique value by combining business-led marketing insights with deep localization expertise, allowing brands to maintain their sophisticated identity while achieving local relevance. Primary Areas of Expertise: ☑ Strategic Marketing & Business Planning: Developing comprehensive market entry and growth plans that integrate business objectives with consumer insights. ☑ Multicultural Marketing & Localization: Adapting complex brand communications and strategies to fit the nuances of the Japanese and U.S. markets. ☑ Bilingual Executive Operations: Serving as a single point of contact for Japan-specific business management, including high-level negotiation and coordination. Professional Experience: In addition to my marketing background, I am a seasoned bilingual professional with an extensive history in Japanese and English translation and interpretation. My work spans from SEO copywriting and website localization to business document translation and live meeting interpretation. I have consistently been trusted by renowned global organizations to manage cross-cultural communications and local business coordination across the APAC region and North America. I am dedicated to creating effective, clear communication that respects cultural differences while driving measurable business results. Consulting & Service Rates: The rates below serve as a general guideline; however, I am happy to negotiate and tailor my fees to work within your budget expectations once we have agreed on the project scope and objectives. Japan Business Communication & Coordination: $100/h Strategic Business & Brand Consulting: $100/h Marketing Strategy & Planning: $90/h Market Development & Sales Support: $80/h Media & Communications Management: $50/h Language & Cultural Advisory: $60/h

Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile！ I'm a Japanese famous columnist. If you are seeking Japanese partner in the following fields, I can assist you. ✅ Translating articles and audio English into Japanese / Japanese into English. ✅ Making SEO article or LandingPage. ✅Proofreading of translated texts. ✅ Crafting and managing Social media's contents. ✅ Training AI chatbot. Adding to the above, as a MBA holder, I can also assist you in the field of marketing, finance, and accounting. I’ve written a series of articles about Business organization theory, for Japanese economic WEB Media “AGORA” as an experienced business consultant. If you're looking for the expert of making Japanese contents, please feel free to contact me!

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.