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Tokyo, Japan
Hi! I’m Ayaka, a native Japanese professional specializing in Japanese translation, proofreading, voice recording, and virtual assistant support. With 7 years of experience as a Cabin Crew member for a Japanese airline, I developed strong communication skills, professionalism, and attention to detail. During my time as a Cabin Crew, I regularly performed in-flight announcements, which helped me develop a clear, calm, and easy-to-understand speaking voice. If you need natural Japanese translation, professional voice recordings, or reliable business support, I would love to help with your project. 😊 💼 What I Can Help You With ✨ Japanese Translation (EN → JP) • Website translation • Product descriptions • Emails and business documents • Localization for Japanese audiences ✨ Japanese Proofreading & Editing • Natural and professional Japanese • Grammar correction • Improving readability and tone 🎙 Japanese Voice Recording / Voice Over • App voice recordings • AI training voice data • YouTube narration • E-learning content • Clear and natural Japanese voice 💻 Virtual Assistant Support • Email management • Data entry • Online research • Japanese customer support • Administrative assistance If you need someone reliable, detail-oriented, and easy to communicate with, I’m here to support your business. 🌟 My Background & Experience ✈️ Cabin Crew – Japanese Airline (7 years) • In-flight announcements • Professional communication • High-level customer service 📊 Accounting & Administrative Experience • Data management • Financial documentation • Office administration 💻 Business Assistant (Current) • Supporting business operations • Email communication and scheduling • Research and administrative support These experiences helped me develop strong organization skills, responsibility, and communication abilities. 🤝 Why Clients Like Working With Me ✔ Native Japanese speaker ✔ Clear and natural communication ✔ Detail-oriented and reliable ✔ Quick response and professional attitude ✔ Flexible and easy to work with I always aim to deliver high-quality work on time and exceed client expectations. 📩 Feel free to send me a message! I look forward to working with you 😊✨
- Proofreading
- Virtual Assistance
- Translation
- Japanese
- English to Japanese Translation
- Voice Recording
- Voice Talent
- Audio Transcription
- Data Entry
Tokyo, Japan
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
Mino, Japan
I'm a native Japanese speaker with 1 year experience refining AI translations, focusing on correcting nuances, tone, and context often missed by AI. What I Can Do For You: ✅Proofread AI-generated translations (Google Translate, DeepL, etc.) ✅Ensure the text flows naturally for native readers ✅Provide fast, reliable, and thorough proofreading ✅Business Documents, Marketing and Advertising, Website Content and Blogs, E-commerce Product Descriptions Why Choose Me: ・Native Japanese speaker with deep knowledge of the language’s intricacies ・Experience correcting AI translations and improving overall quality I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
- Proofreading
- Virtual Assistance
- Translation
- Japanese
- English to Japanese Translation
- Japanese to English Translation
- Data Entry
Meguro, Japan
I’m a native Japanese speaker with a strong background in proofreading and quality-checking Japanese, especially for product manuals and documentation translated from English. I have hands-on experience in ensuring that Japanese content is natural, accurate, and culturally appropriate for the target audience. My work focuses on clarity, consistency, and tone. Additionally, I teach Japanese to elementary school students in the U.S., so I have a good understanding of how to communicate clearly and effectively across cultures and age groups. I’d love to support your project with polished, natural Japanese and precise language review.
- Proofreading
Urasoe, Japan
Hi! I’m a Japanese translator and cross-cultural specialist with a BA in International Communication. I have experience studying abroad and traveling solo as a backpacker, which helped me develop a deep understanding of both language and culture. I’m fluent in both Standard Japanese and Kansai (Osaka) dialect, and I stay up to date with modern Japanese language trends through my experience living in Osaka and frequently visiting Tokyo. I help clients create natural, culturally appropriate Japanese content that resonates with native audiences. Specializations • English → Japanese Translation • Localization & Cultural Adaptation • Proofreading & Editing • Content Writing • Japanese Voice Recording / Narration Strengths • Deep understanding of Japanese and international cultural contexts • Background in International Communication • Cross-cultural communication & cultural analysis Recording Setup (for narration / TTS projects) • Microphone: Sony ECM-PCV80U • Software: Audacity / GarageBand • Output: WAV / MP3 (44.1kHz, 16-bit)
- Proofreading
- Translation
- Data Entry
- Localization
- Voice Recording
- Voice-Over
Kitakami, Japan
Hello, I am a Japanese national who is also fluent in English. I have a TOEIC 955 score and speak native Japanese. My expertise is JP-EN general translation, proofreading, audio/video translation, and subtitling in both languages. I have completed hundreds of projects on Upwork, and my clients are pleased with my service. I am willing to learn about software and am confident with my timely manner and quality. I am easy to communicate with, so I believe you can consult me about the project first. :) My rate of general translation is $0.04 per word and there might be an additional fee for the following: ・The original document is in PDF ・There are complicated tables that need to be recreated Also: ・I would like to see the file first if the file requires particular expertise so I know I am capable of working with the field I'm looking forward to working with you!
- Proofreading
- English
- Japanese
- English to Japanese Translation
- Japanese to English Translation
- Social Customer Service
- Audio Transcription
- Video Transcription
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