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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
Yuka N.

Kakogawa, Japan

$10/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I’m an English tutor for kids and I have been working with this job for 27 years. I really enjoy teaching English to kids for these years . I also started working as a local guide to foreign guests in English for a year and half now. ⚫︎ Confident in my ability to work with a spirit of hospitality for everyone ⚫︎ Native Japanese speaker with passionate and friendly English speaking skills ⚫︎ 100% 5-star reviews on local tour guides

  • Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Local Operations
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Voice Recording
  • Amazon Product Research
  • Product Analytics
  • Native Fluency
  • Customer Service
  • Audio Conversion
  • Teaching Japanese
Naoto N.

Tokyo, Japan

$10/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
Yusuke N.

Ebina, Japan

$15/hr
4.9
19 jobs

I am Japanese. I can speak English and a little Spanish. I will help you with any work related to Japanese. ・Japanese Transcription ・Japanese Voiceover ・Japanese Tutor

  • Japanese
  • Teaching Japanese
Maki K.

Sapporo, Japan

$15/hr
5.0
6 jobs

🌟WHO I HELP Global businesses looking to understand, enter, and grow in the Japanese market. 🌟WHY WORK WITH ME? Bridge communication gaps and help your business build stronger connections with the Japanese market. Your business is unique, so your support should be too. I take the time to understand your goals, challenges, and target audience before tailoring my approach. With seven years of experience in both B2B sales and sales support, I understand both the customer-facing and operational sides of business. This allows me to communicate with customers, organize information, coordinate between teams, and keep projects moving smoothly. Whether you need market research, localization, or business support, You'll receive reliable, business-focused support that helps you make informed decisions and move your business forward with confidence. 🌟WHAT I OFFER ✅️ Market Research for Japan • Customer review analysis • Competitor research • Market and consumer insights I help identify customer needs, market expectations, and opportunities relevant to the Japanese market, drawing on my experience in both B2B sales and customer support. ✅️ Japanese Localization • Website & Marketing Localization • Messaging that resonates with Japanese audiences I create clear, natural Japanese content tailored to different audiences and communication goals, supported by my experience as a private tutor. ✅️ Business Support & Virtual Assistance • Customer communication support • Email management • Scheduling and coordination • Administrative support • Sales support • Document preparation I provide reliable business support that helps busy professionals stay organized and focus on what matters most. With experience in both B2B sales and sales support, I understand how to prioritize tasks, coordinate communication, and help keep your business running smoothly. ✅️ Cross-Cultural Communication Support • Communication support with Japanese partners • Helping avoid cultural misunderstandings I help businesses navigate differences in expectations, communication styles, and business practices, drawing on my experience living in Southeast Asia and working across cultures. ✅️Local Perspective from Hokkaido Based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, I bring a local perspective and an understanding of everyday life and culture in Japan. 🌟NEXT STEP What challenges are you facing in the Japanese market? Let's bridge the gap together!

  • Japanese
  • Market Research
  • Product Review
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Japanese to English Translation
  • Data Entry
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Academic Writing
  • Customer Support
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Communications
  • Google Workspace
  • B2B Marketing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Computer Skills
Kohei S.

Kunitachi, Japan

$20/hr
5.0
4 jobs

I don't just complete tasks — I think about why they matter and how to do them better. ✅ Japanese Market Research ✅ Research & Report Writing ✅ Transcription (Japanese / English) ✅ Proofreading & Localization ✅ AI / RLHF Evaluation As a doctoral researcher in education, I have led comprehensive database research projects in Japan, coordinated multilingual stakeholders, and earned over $5,000 in AI/RLHF evaluation across platforms including Mercor and Data Annotation. With six years in international hospitality and hands-on experience working under an American supervisor, I communicate confidently in both Japanese and English. If you need someone who takes ownership of the process, not just the output — let's work together.

  • Data Annotation
  • Transcript
  • Audio Recording
  • Subtitle Edit

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