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  • $55 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (37 jobs)
    I am a Japanese research consultant with a multidisciplinary background. I have produced hundreds of English reports on a variety of subjects for global financial institutions, consulting firms, manufacturers, IT ventures, etc. My current aspiration is to add the field of healthcare and medicine to my area of expertise. I am willing to undertake healthcare related research, translate medical contents, and accompany your research trip in Japan as a local interpreter/guide. It has been about five years since I started self-studying medicine during my free time, initially motivated by my own health challenge. I have successfully helped a few clients with their healthcare related research, both online and offline. While these experiences are still limited and there is much more to learn, I'd be so happy if you could bless me with an opportunity to improve my new area of expertise further.
    Featured Skill Localization
    Writing
    English to Japanese Translation
    Japanese to English Translation
    Content Localization
    Online Research
    Japanese
    Report Writing
  • $38 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (93 jobs)
    Previous experience includes website localization (company homepage optimization, online shop, Airbnb, tourist attraction etc.), linguistic assistance, copywriting and/or ad copy translation, social game script translation (10+), product and/or app information translation, article writing/translation (50+), general document translation, proofreading, market research etc. Native Japanese with experience of studying in Australia. Lived and worked in Sydney for a year. English test score: TOEIC 950/990, TOEIC Speaking 170/200, TOEIC Writing 180/200. Have successfully done some translation work as a freelancer and also at my workplace.
    Featured Skill Localization
    General Transcription
    Audio Transcription
    Editing & Proofreading
    Content Writing
    Video Transcription
    Tattoo Design
    Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification
    Japanese to English Translation
    Microsoft Office
    WordPress
    English to Japanese Translation
    Content Localization
    Proofreading
    Japanese
    English
  • $50 hourly
    • 4.9/5
    • (21 jobs)
    English and Japanese native who specializes in English Japanese translation, and international Public relations. 2 years of work experiences in a publication company, with a role of account coordinating, English Japanese translations, magazine editing and revising. 4 years of work experiences in a PR firm with a role of public relations, business development, and media coordination, English Japanese translations, magazine editing and revising.
    Featured Skill Localization
    English to Japanese Translation
    Editing & Proofreading
    Japanese to English Translation
    Content Localization
    English
    Official Documents Translation
    Japanese
    Website Translation
    Documentation
    Public Relations
    Proofreading
    Translation
    Subtitles
    Financial Translation
    Editorial Translation
  • $50 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (192 jobs)
    Professional Summary Multilingual translator with 10+ years of international experience across China, Japan, and Singapore, offering expertise in English-Chinese-Japanese translation, proofreading, and localization. Certified JLPT N1 holder (Japanese) and TOEIC 900 (English), complemented by an MBA and deep cultural fluency in East Asian and Western business contexts. Proven track record in delivering precise, culturally nuanced translations for IT, corporate, and technical domains. Adept at leveraging AI tools and advanced software to ensure efficiency and accuracy. Core Competencies * Translation & Localization: English ⇄ Chinese ⇄ Japanese (business, IT, technical, marketing). * Cultural Bridging: Native-level fluency in Chinese and Japanese; nuanced understanding of U.S., Chinese, and Japanese corporate cultures. * Technical Proficiency: Microsoft 365, advanced PDF editing (Adobe, Foxit), AI-driven translation tools (e.g., Trados, DeepL), transcription software. * Client-Centric Approach: Committed to deadlines, detail-oriented, and praised for reliability by clients at global firms. Professional Experience Freelance Translator & Localization Specialist | Tokyo, Japan
(2018–Present) * Provide high-quality translations for corporate clients, specializing in IT documentation, business reports, and marketing materials. * Conduct proofreading and transcription services for Japanese and American multinationals, achieving 100% client satisfaction. * Utilize AI tools to streamline workflows while ensuring human-reviewed precision. IT Professional | Singapore
(2012–2018) * Supported cross-border communication between Japanese, Chinese, and English-speaking stakeholders, translating technical manuals and internal documents. * Localized software interfaces and user guides for East Asian markets. Previous Roles in Japan | Tokyo, Japan
(2007–2012) * Cultivated business acumen during MBA studies, offering freelance translation for academic and corporate projects. Education MBA Nagoya university Certifications * JLPT N1 (Japanese Language Proficiency Test, Highest Level) * TOEIC 900 (CEFR C1/C2 English Proficiency) Technical Skills * Translation Tools: SDL Trados, MemoQ, ChatGPT, DeepL. * Documentation: Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint. * Transcription: Otter.ai, Audacity. Services Offered * Translation/Transcreation * Proofreading & Editing * Transcription & Subtitling * On-Site/Virtual Interpreting * Data Entry & Localization Languages * Chinese (Mandarin): Native * Japanese: Native-Level (JLPT N1) * English: Professional Proficiency (TOEIC 900)
    Featured Skill Localization
    Language Interpretation
    Mobile App Localization
    Adobe Illustrator
    Medical Translation
    Japanese to Chinese Translation
    Chinese to Japanese Translation
    English to Chinese Translation
    Japanese to English Translation
    Chinese to English Translation
    English to Japanese Translation
    Contract Translation
    Content Localization
    Product Documentation
    Translation
    Subtitles
  • $70 hourly
    • 4.8/5
    • (12 jobs)
    I'll support your business success in Japan. I offer below to succeed your business in Japan MENU: A. Japan Market Research ✓ Research the business growth potential of entering the Japanese market. ✓ Create a list of potential clients for your company. B. Go to market strategy building ✓ Provide direction based on your company's strengths and the Japanese market. ✓ Create a growth scenario after entry into the Japanese market. C. Lead Generation ✓ Localise sales materials tailored to the Japanese market. ✓ Build cold calling/emailing strategies and scripts. D. Business development ✓ Approach your potential customers. ✓ Update your business strategy based on actual potential customers' feedback. Please feel free to send me a message. MY BIO: 20+ years of marketing/sales experience at a consulting firm, SaaS company, tech company, and startup in Japan. ABOUT ME: ✓ Good Communicator: Spontaneous questions and communication issues to achieve goals in a short time and without discrepancies. ✓ Broad experience: Experience in marketing and sales, as well as project management and web development, allows me to be a flexible one-stop shop for your requests. ✓ Attention to detail: Deliver quality with attention to the impression the output makes on the end client, including precise word choice and design. ✓ Tech Savvy: Proficient in digital marketing/sales tools like WordPress, Shopify, Google Analytics, Marketo, Salesforce, Hubspot, and more.
    Featured Skill Localization
    Japanese
    Management Consulting
    Translation
    English to Japanese Translation
    Content Localization
    Market Analysis
    Startup Consulting
    Brand Strategy
    Marketo
    Market Research
  • $50 hourly
    • 3.9/5
    • (9 jobs)
    A native Japanese who specializes in communications and marketing. 3 years of studying and working in North America and 7 years of work experiences in Marketing, PR, and Localisation have made me an expert for international brands to grow and succeed in the Japanese market. Skills: - Public Relations (strategy, press release writing, media pitch, interview, press conference, PR stunt) - Content (SEO & blog) - Localisation (style guide & glossary, translation/transcreation) - Partnership (content, campaign, and event collaboration) - Social Media (copywriting, image & video editing, community management, influencer program) - Copywriting (brand deck, pitch deck, social media & Email campaign) - Experience using WordPress / Google Workspace/ Search Console / Microsoft Office Suite / Mailchimp / PR Times / A8 / Shopify / Typeform / Looker / Canva / Final Cut Pro etc. Person: - Excellent understanding of cultural differences and communication skills both in person and in writing in English (Fluent) and Japanese (native) - Passion for research and learning about new brands, market landscapes, and trends. - Empathetic and reliable Work History Highlights: - PR Manager - Content Marketing Specialist - Social Media Manager - Community Manager - Marketing Associate - Translator/Interpreter - English Language Teacher
    Featured Skill Localization
    Copywriting
    Website Translation
    Content Localization
    English
    Translation
    Japanese
    Transcreation
    VideoScribe
    Organic Traffic Growth
    Marketing Communications
    Press Release
    Public Relations
    Content Writing
  • $30 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (6 jobs)
    Writing in Japanese. Specialize in travel, local information and interviews. Localization from English to Japanese.
    Featured Skill Localization
    English to Japanese Translation
    Travel Planning
    Content Localization
    Travel & Hospitality
    Website Localization
  • $20 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (3 jobs)
    Japanese translator with 10+ years of experience in the fields of e-commerce, app development, apparel, finance and medicine. Also experience in language localization.
    Featured Skill Localization
    Finance & Accounting
    Teaching Japanese
    Content Localization
    Japanese
    Translation
  • $28 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (123 jobs)
    Hi there! Thank you for visiting my profile. I am a NATIVE Japanese speaker born and raised in Chiba, Japan. I have studied abroad for 5 years in Texas, USA. I work at a Japanese trading company as a sales and translator currently. My professional service is high-quality 100% manual translation from English to Japanese vice versa. As a Japanese native speaker and fluent in English, I am able to provide excellent English to Japanese translation and vice versa. I have a strong beliefs that I'm the one who can support your project to your goal. My experience covers a vast scope of fields including: General/Business translation Youtube videos and channels translations E-mail/Letter/Written communication Technical translation especially in electronic parts Marketing materials/Brochure/Pamphlet/Social media/Banners Hotel/Tourism/Booking portal Capacity to handle InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro for your convenicence My focus is NOT only committing an accuracy by converting sentences between languages, but also creating more native-oriented document by swapping word-orders and expressions where required. And also, meeting your deadline is always my concern. Let's talk about your project! I am willing to be your partner professionally. Please feel free to talk to me if you have any concerns regarding my services. Thank you very much for spending your time on my profile. Looking forward to working with you.
    Featured Skill Localization
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe InDesign
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    English to Japanese Translation
    Teaching Japanese
    Microsoft Excel
    Japanese to English Translation
    Transcription Timestamping
    Content Localization
    Japanese
    Near-Native Fluency
    Translation
    Fluent
  • $16 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (3 jobs)
    I can translate the language from English to Japanese and vice versa. This skill is applied to many type of correspondences from Business situation to local dialect. My most available time for work is night time or early morning in Japan.
    Featured Skill Localization
    Proofreading
    Editing & Proofreading
    AI Chatbot
    AI Fact-Checking
    English to Japanese Translation
    Content Localization
    Japanese to English Translation
    Transcription Timestamping
    Microsoft Excel
    Fluent
    Translation
    Teaching Japanese
    Japanese
  • $40 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Marketing & Communications | Tokyo, Japan Versatile marketing and communications professional with expertise in event marketing, PR, and social media strategy. Skilled in professional translation and localization (Japanese & English), ensuring seamless brand messaging across markets. Strong track record in influencer collaborations, media relations, and audience engagement, driving brand growth through strategic storytelling and partnerships.
    Featured Skill Localization
    Business Translation
    Content Localization
    Tutoring
    Live Interpretation
    Translation
    Local Operations
  • $20 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    Nice to meet you! I work primarily in consumer marketing activities. But that's not all. Due to my experience in personal initiatives, I can support you in a wide range of areas, including： ・Creation of tour programs in Japan and comfortable travel support in real time. →Furthermore, I can take a photo with a high quality camera while your travel and present them digitally. ・Creation and support of social networking accounts for Japan. ・Checking and localization of Japanese translations, and creation of narrations and audiobooks in Japanese. ・Creative creation of banner content for your website or e-commerce site. ・Agent representation to support collaboration with Japanese companies and universities. If you are interested in coming to Japan to enjoy travel, do business with Japanese people, or localize your Japanese, please feel free to contact us!
    Featured Skill Localization
    FreeAgent
    Narration
    Audiobook Cover
    Audio Ad
    Film Dubbing
    Photography
    Content Localization
    Localization Testing
    Local Photography
    Writing
    Hospitality & Tourism
    Japanese
  • $70 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I have experience working and managing in the Japanese hospitality industry. I am looking for a job where I can achieve my full potential and incorporate all my abilities. I currently working as a Freelancer. I am willing to work with any interesting new opportunities. Please take a look at my CV. ・English & Japanese fluent *TOEIC score 825 ・based in Tokyo Please feel free to contact me.
    Featured Skill Localization
    Voice-Over
    Japanese
    Voice Recording
    Hospitality & Tourism
    Travel Planning
    Virtual Assistance
    Review
    Translation & Localization Software
    Content Localization
    Local Photography
    Tutoring
    Local Operations
    Translation
  • $40 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    From AI drafts to business docs, I refine and localize your Japanese to sound human and professional.
    Featured Skill Localization
    Press Release
    Media Pitch
    Content Writing
    Proofreading
    Copy Editing
    Media Buying
    Media Relations
    Media & Entertainment
    Social Media Ad Campaign
    Content Localization
    Document Localization
    Branding & Marketing
    Marketing Localization
    Transcreation
  • $35 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I'm a result-driven UX Localization Specialist with over 7 years of experience localizing content across diverse platforms, focusing on cultural relevance and user engagement in the Japanese market. Whether you need to localize your website, app, or backend system, I'm your go-to person!
    Featured Skill Localization
    Subtitle Localization
    Document Localization
    Translation & Localization Software
    Video Game Localization
    Mobile App Localization
    Marketing Localization
    Content Localization
    SEO Localization
    Website Localization
    Web App Localization
    Translation
  • $30 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (1 job)
    I started working as a freelance in 2020. I have been engaged in content writing, translation, localization, editorial mainly for some tech companies. Now engaging in content delivery at Amazon Japan. Also, I am certified translator at BLEND localization. - Knows Copywriting, translation / localization industry, including subtitle editing, content management and technical writing - Full project management from start to finish - Regular communication is a key to succeed, let me know if there's anything that i can help you out.
    Featured Skill Localization
    Copywriting
    Subtitle Edit
    Subtitle Localization
    AI Writing Generator
    Japanese
    Technical Translation
    Technical Writing
    Website Localization
    Content Localization
    Marketing Localization
    Quality Assurance
    Writing
    Content Writing
    Proofreading
  • $19 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Hi! I'm a trilingual freelancer born and raised in Japan, with Iranian-Japanese roots and currently based in Tokyo. I speak Japanese and Persian fluently, and have business-level English skills. I have experience working with an American company, where I handled various tasks in English. I'm flexible and detail-oriented, and I offer a wide range of services including: - Virtual assistance (online secretary) - Market research - Travel itinerary planning - Translation (Japanese ⇄ English ⇄ Persian) - Document preparation and admin support - Japan-related consultation (culture, travel, business) - No-code app and website development using **FlutterFlow** Whether you need support with communication, research, or app prototyping, I’m here to help you get things done smoothly and professionally. Feel free to reach out — I look forward to working with you!
    Featured Skill Localization
    Teaching Japanese
    Japanese
    Web App Localization
    Mobile App Localization
    FlutterFlow
    Content Research
    Content Localization
    Market Research
    Research Post Ideas
    Travel Planning
    Data Entry
    Translation
    Software Localization
    Local Operations
    Tutoring
  • $15 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I will translate english to japanese for you! Hi I'm Risa. I am a professional English to Japanese translator. I'm a native Japanese speaker and also have an experience living in Canada which helped me develop a deep understanding of both languages and cultures. I look forward to working with you!
    Featured Skill Localization
    Subtitle Localization
    Document Localization
    Website Localization
    Content Localization
    Localization Testing
    DeepL Translator
    Business Translation
    Editorial Translation
    Document Translation
    Website Translation
    Translation & Localization Software
    Translation
    English
    Japanese
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