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Yoshitaka K.

Wakayama-ken, Japan

$30/hr
4.7
451 jobs

I am currently working as a consultant in Japan.20 years of experience as Japanese/English translator, import/export consultant.I can be available any time when you need my services. I also am a native Japanese speaker and have Bachelor of Arts Art Planer from Osaka University of Arts.As a import & export consultant,coordinator,I have imported more than 400 of old Harley Davidson (1930's - 1980's ) to motorcycle shop in Japan from US since 1995.I also have a deep knowledge and understanding in Japanese antiques and Japanese traditional culture.

  • Import Procedure
  • Sourcing
  • Customer Support
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Amazon FBA
  • Price & Quote Negotiation
  • Product Sourcing
  • Buying
Fumio L.

Akita, Japan

$30/hr
4.9
142 jobs

I am a highly experienced English to Japanese translator and localization specialist with over 20 years of professional translation experience. I help businesses, law firms, and organizations communicate clearly and effectively with Japanese audiences through accurate, culturally appropriate, and natural translations. My expertise lies in translating complex documents that require precise terminology and deep subject-matter understanding. I specialize in legal and technical translation, where accuracy, clarity, and consistency are essential. Areas of specialization: • Legal Translation Contracts, agreements, compliance documents, corporate policies, court filings, and legal correspondence. • Technical Translation Engineering documentation, user manuals, product specifications, patents, and technical reports. • Medical Translation Healthcare materials, pharmaceutical documentation, and medical reports. • Business & Corporate Translation Business documents, presentations, reports, and professional communications. • Website Localization Adapting website and digital content for Japanese audiences while maintaining cultural and linguistic accuracy. What you can expect when working with me: • 20+ years of professional translation experience • Expert knowledge of legal and technical terminology • 100% human translation — never machine translated • Natural, fluent Japanese suitable for professional use • Strict confidentiality and attention to detail • Reliable communication and on-time delivery Throughout my career, I have supported multinational companies, law firms, technology providers, and startups by providing accurate and dependable translations that help them succeed in international markets. If you are looking for a reliable English to Japanese translator who understands the importance of precision, professionalism, and cultural nuance, I would be happy to assist with your project. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

  • Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Japanese
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Japanese to English Translation
  • Japanese Sign Language
  • Teaching Japanese
  • Legal Translation
  • Medical Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Writing
Masashige K.

Saitama, Japan

$10/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I’m a native Japanese translator with professional experience in medical, political, and news-related translation, as well as MTPE (Machine Translation Post-Editing) for high-volume and sensitive content. I specialize in transforming complex or technical material into clear, culturally appropriate Japanese or English, with a deep understanding of editorial tone and healthcare domain knowledge. ⸻ 🔍 Key Experience • Medical News Translation (JA→EN)  • Pharmaceuticals, digital health, MHLW policy  • Clients include Oncolo, Nikkei Biotech, Nikkan Yakugyo, Mix Online, Nikkei  • Tasks: Translation, headline writing, summaries, keyword extraction • News MTPE (ZH→JA)  • Topics: Politics, economy, culture, and social issues (including sensitive content)  • Tasks: Post-editing machine translations, tone adjustment, nuance clarification  • Tools: Consistent use of style guides and editorial judgment ⸻ 💪 Strengths • Accurate, fluent translation with natural media tone • Skilled in fast, high-volume MTPE with human-level quality • Deep knowledge of healthcare terminology and policy language • Available during JST night hours / highly responsive / deadline-focused • Strong sense of editorial integrity and cultural sensitivity ⸻ Let’s work together to produce translations that inform, persuade, and resonate. I’m ready to support your project with speed, precision, and care.

  • Translation
  • Document Translation
  • Literary Translation
  • Academic Translation
  • Website Translation
  • Poem
Riku S.

Tokyo, Japan

$15/hr
5.0
25 jobs

Profile summary: ・Born in Tokyo, Japan. ・Graduated from Seikei University with a degree in International Cultural Studies. ・Studying abroad experience in Chico, California. ・TOEIC score 930. ・Experience in team management in a sales division at an IT company, the prime segment in the Tokyo Stock Exchange Market. ・Experience in business with international clients. ・Experience in writing on platforms such as Blogger and WordPress. ・Selling products on e-commerce website. ・Kanji Aptitude Test, Grade 2. ・Experience in training LLM projects. In my previous job, I worked for an outsourcing company as a salesperson/team leader. My duty was to provide front/back-office operational support to clients, which contributed me a diverse skill set, and a wealth of experience and knowledge of digital tools across multiple business fields. As a Japanese-English translator, I bring a strong command of the English language to your projects. I've lived with an American partner for several years, making English our daily language, which has ensured my English language proficiency. In addition, my previous work involved extensive experience with English documents and communication with international clients, allowing me to develop solid translation skills. I've also completed a variety of tasks, including proofreading machine-translated text and translating press releases in other outsourcing platforms. My consistent high client ratings reflect the quality of my work. I'm committed to delivering top-notch translations and look forward to contributing my expertise to your projects.

  • Translation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Blogger
  • WordPress
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Japanese to English Translation
Tomoaki F.

Chigasaki, Japan

$15/hr
5.0
5 jobs

☀️ AUGUST AVAILABILITY & SPECIAL OFFERS ☀️ I have open capacity and flexible availability throughout August! I can respond quickly and start working on your urgent/overnight projects immediately. --- Hello! I am a native Japanese speaker based in Japan. I provide accurate and natural translation services from English to Japanese. With my background in professional hospital environments in Japan, I highly value accuracy, privacy, and clear communication. **What I can help you with:** * English to Japanese Translation * Software & App Localization * Proofreading & Editing Japanese texts * Local Research in Japan **Why choose me?** * 100% manual and natural Japanese translation (No robotic machine translation). * Prompt response and smooth communication. * Strict adherence to deadlines. I look forward to working with you on your projects! Thank you for visiting my profile.

  • Translation
  • Japanese
  • Local Operations
Ayushi M.

Tokyo, Japan

$30/hr
4.4
293 jobs

みなさま、こんにちは!! I provide an accurate, localised, fluid and grammatically-correct translation in the fields of Automotive, business, IT, medicine, pharmaceutical, finance, law, travel, lifestyle, literature, and culture in various formats such as documents, manuals, reports, presentations, contracts, news, product descriptions, ad copy, blog posts, surveys, short stories, books, websites and apps. Twelve years of experience in working for major U.S/Japanese corporations in translation/proofreading/transcription/interpretation. ***What I can help you with*** • JP to EN & EN to JP Translation • JP to EN & EN to JP Transcription with time codes and subtitles • JP to EN & EN to JP interpretation (teleconference/video conference/face to face) • Social media contents creation (JP/EN) • Research (JP/EN) • Presentation creation (JP/EN) - Being a liaison between you and your client • Translation on CAT tools. • I also work as a Virtual Assistant helping companies to communicate better and bridge the gap. ***Work Experience*** My past Translation Assignments include: • Translations of chemical related documents, technical documents. • Food & beverages materials (restaurant menus and information). • Translation of games like Hollywood stories, dice media game series, Sega games etc. • Travel leaflets, entertainment-related materials, web gadget texts, and social media pages. • Translation of machine manuals, Drawings, marketing materials, Technical documents. • Translation of Finance related documents like balance sheets, account statements, financial contracts etc. • Translation of website for online casinos, new offers, games. • Translations done for medical devices company PMDA in Japan. • Worked as a Translator for Merck Pharmaceutical company in New York. • Translations to improvise Facebook automated translation. • Translations of HR policies, company policies, certificates. • Transcription of interviews, movies, games. • Worked on MTPE project for Amazon Japan. • Worked on PayPal project for Pactera Edge My Past Interpretation Assignments Include: • Worked with ARM market research as a simultaneous and consecutive interpreter to conduct web-interviews. Topics for the interpretation included: a) Topic: Hematology & Oncology b) Topic: Gaming c) Topic: Plasma/Immunoglobulin Products

  • English
  • General Transcription
  • Data Entry
  • Language Interpretation
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Administrative Support
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Japanese to English Translation

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