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Aiko K.

Osaka, Japan

$15/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I am a Japanese audio editor specializing in high-quality music editing for ballet and dance performances. With many years of ballet experience, I understand choreography, musical phrasing, timing, and the importance of seamless transitions. My goal is to create music that supports dancers and enhances their performance on stage. My services include: * Smooth and natural music editing * Seamless transitions * Tempo and key adjustments * Custom music structure based on choreography I communicate carefully with my clients and deliver edits that match their artistic vision. Whether you need music for a competition, recital, variation, or performance, I will help create a soundtrack that fits your dance perfectly. I am also available for general Japanese audio editing projects.

  • Music & Sound Design
  • Audio Editing
Toki M.

Kyotanabe, Japan

$15/hr
5.0
4 jobs

I'm a passionate Bilingual Specialist and Voice Trainer with 17+ years of excellence in customer service. Combining my fluent English with a professional musical background, I deliver high-quality, reliable remote support and virtual assistance. Always focused on smooth communication and solving problems with a calm, friendly and positive attitude.

  • Japanese
  • Localization
  • Communications
  • Translation
  • Teaching Japanese
  • Local Operations
Andrew R.

Oita, Japan

$15/hr
5.0
10 jobs

Composer | Trumpeter | Music Transcription & Arrangement Specialist 🎺 Composer | Trumpeter | Music Notation Specialist based in Japan I’m a professionally trained composer and trumpet player with formal education in music composition and over 10 years of experience in composition, performance, transcription, and score preparation. I specialize in creating accurate, readable, and professionally prepared music materials with efficient turnaround times. Services I provide: • Music transcription and score preparation • Lead sheet creation and notation editing • Arrangement and orchestration • Trumpet recording and session work • Original composition across multiple styles • MIDI programming and music preparation My background in composition training allows me to focus on: ✓ Accurate notation and musical detail ✓ Fast and reliable score delivery ✓ Performer-friendly layouts ✓ Strong harmony, orchestration, and arranging skills Software: Notation: MuseScore, Sibelius DAWs: Studio One, Logic Pro Delivery formats: PDF / MusicXML / MIDI / WAV / stems Whether you need polished sheet music, arrangements, recordings, or original music, I aim to provide practical, musical, and dependable results.

  • Music Composition
  • Piano Composition
  • Trumpet
  • Jazz
  • Beat Sound Effects
  • Sound Mixing
  • Sound Design
  • Teaching Japanese
  • Violin Composition
  • Music & Art Performance
  • Music Arrangement
  • Soundtrack
  • Music Production
Hoshun M.

Tokyo, Japan

$40/hr
5.0
234 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)

  • Subtitles
  • Japanese
  • Transcription Timestamping
  • General Transcription
  • Microsoft Word
  • Translation
  • Japanese to English Translation
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Localization
  • Website Localization
  • Subtitling
  • Software Localization
  • Translation & Localization Software
  • Mobile App Localization
  • Marketing Localization
Kyohei T.

Fukuoka, Japan

$30/hr
5.0
4 jobs

I am a video editor and localization specialist fluent in both Japanese and English, with over five years of video editing experience and more than two years of practical experience working on international AI and language projects. I help international creators, brands, and companies adapt their video content for Japanese audiences. I go beyond simply translating the language; I ensure that the expressions, tone, subtitles, and overall presentation feel natural in Japanese. As a native Japanese speaker with professional experience working in English, I understand that a literal translation is not always the best way to convey a message. My goal is to preserve the original meaning and character of the content while achieving a final product that feels as though it were created specifically with Japanese audiences in mind. Services Offered: • Video editing for YouTube and social media • Localization between Japanese and English • Japanese subtitle and caption creation • Translation and subtitle adaptation • Short-form and long-form video editing • Clean cuts, pacing adjustments, and transitions • Sound design and background music • Basic motion graphics • Color correction • Japanese language and cultural accuracy checks To date, I have been involved in a wide range of international projects, including video production, Japanese language services, localization, transcription, and AI-based content evaluation. I also have experience as a tour guide and instructor of Japanese culture, introducing Japanese culture to international audiences through the English language. In particular, we are confident in our ability to produce content related to travel, tourism, Japanese culture, education, interviews, documentaries, and international brands entering the Japanese market. Whether you already have English-language content that needs to be localized for the Japanese market, or you need a bilingual editor who can handle both the language and the video itself, we will manage the entire process—from editing to the delivery of the final Japanese version—end-to-end. If you are looking for professionals who understand both video production and Japanese localization, please feel free to contact us to discuss your project.

  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Lead Generation
  • Online Research
  • Localization
  • Market Research
  • Japanese
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Japanese Sign Language
  • Video Editing
  • Voice Acting
  • Drum
  • Musical Instrument
  • Finance
  • Life Insurance
  • Trade Marketing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Large Language Model
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Videography
  • Multicultural Marketing
Ayame S.

Ebetsu, Japan

$17/hr
4.8
17 jobs

Hello! I'm Ayame, a native Japanese freelancer based in Japan with experience supporting AI development, user testing, and language data projects. I have successfully completed projects for international clients involving: • AI voice recording and speech data collection • AI video data collection • Japanese transcription and data labeling • AI transcription quality assurance (QA) • Mobile app and website user testing • Usability feedback and bug reporting I have worked on projects requiring careful attention to detail, strict quality guidelines, and accurate communication in English. I am comfortable using English-language platforms and collaborating with international teams. Before becoming a freelancer, I worked as an elementary school teacher in Japan. This experience strengthened my communication skills, accuracy, patience, and ability to follow detailed instructions—qualities that are essential for AI data annotation and quality assurance projects. In addition to my AI-related work, I have experience recording guided meditation audio and large-scale voice recording projects. I speak standard Japanese with clear pronunciation and can deliver natural, high-quality recordings. I also have experience testing mobile applications and websites, including AI applications and online visa application platforms. I provide thoughtful usability feedback and enjoy helping improve products before launch. Outside of work, I maintain an active lifestyle by practicing yoga and Pilates every morning and going to the gym regularly. I also hold certifications as a meditation and yoga instructor. I enjoy traveling and have visited 11 countries, giving me valuable experience with travel apps and digital services from a user's perspective. My strengths include: • Native Japanese (Standard Japanese) • Strong written and spoken English communication • Detail-oriented and highly accurate • Reliable and deadline-driven • Quick learner who adapts easily to new platforms and guidelines I am available for both short-term and long-term projects and look forward to helping your team deliver high-quality results. Thank you for visiting my profile!

  • Proofreading
  • Content Writing
  • Writing
  • Yoga Instruction
  • Meditation
  • Education
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Japanese
  • Elementary School
  • Mindfulness
  • Meditation Music
  • Yoga
  • Teaching Japanese
  • Canva
  • Voice Recording
  • Transcript

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