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Mikko Polido K.

Nagoya, Japan

$15/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Hi, I’m a professional Japanese–English language specialist based in Nagoya, Japan, with over five years of experience in translation, localization, and transcription. Fluent in both Japanese and English, I go beyond word-for-word translation to capture the intended meaning, tone, and cultural nuance—ensuring your message resonates naturally with your target audience. I’ve worked with diverse clients across various platforms, and while I’m just getting started here on Upwork, I bring the same level of professionalism, precision, and dedication to every project. Whether you need accurate document translation, clear audio transcription, or culturally sensitive localization, I offer a detail-oriented and dependable approach. I work efficiently, meet deadlines consistently, and prioritize clear communication to ensure a smooth and successful collaboration from start to finish.

  • Translation
  • English
  • Official Documents Translation
  • Live Interpretation
  • Tutoring
  • Transcript
  • Japanese
  • Teaching Japanese
  • Japanese to English Translation
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • General Transcription
  • Content Creation
Shinya N.

Nagoya, Japan

$15/hr
5.0
17 jobs

Hi, I’m a bilingual Japanese–English translator and researcher specializing in business communication, market insights, culturally nuanced content, medical document workflows, and multilingual data annotation for AI/LLM projects. I deliver translations that are accurate, natural, and context-aware, ensuring your message reaches the intended audience with clarity. I also handle medical document production workflows, including OCR-based text reconstruction, layout reproduction, and linguistic quality review, maintaining strict accuracy standards. Selected Experience Business & technical materials(reports, proposals, internal documents) Market and consumer research summaries Interview-based research & meeting support Cross-cultural and creative content(manga, tourism, niche communities) Medical document QA, OCR text reconstruction, and formatting accuracy checks Multilingual data annotation & quality review for AI/LLM projects What I Offer JP⇄EN translation & localization Market/industry research & concise reporting Cross-cultural content adaptation AI/LLM data annotation & linguistic QA Medical document QC, OCR reconstruction, and formatting review Bilingual interpretation for meetings and interviews  (availability depends on region and time zone) Clients appreciate my accuracy, cultural fluency, and consistent delivery. I would be glad to support your project with reliable, high-quality work.

  • Translation
  • Business
  • Language Interpretation
  • Live Interpretation
  • Tutoring
  • Local Operations
  • Market Research
  • Localization
  • Content Localization
  • Technical Translation
  • Cultural Adaptation
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Content Editing
Mai K.

Nagoya, Japan

$40/hr
5.0
39 jobs

I help global B2B brands win the Japanese market with Japanese copywriting, localization, SEO content, and messaging strategy built for how Japanese buyers actually decide. 5+ years with global IT, SaaS, and FinTech brands. 100+ campaigns and 400+ SEO articles delivered. ■ HOW I CAN HELP - Japanese marketing localization and transcreation - Performance Japanese copy for Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, X, banners, and eDMs - Landing pages, websites, brochures, and conversion-focused messaging - Japanese SEO content, keyword research, content briefs, and performance reporting - UI copy, onboarding emails, product manuals, and tutorial video scripts - Content strategy and organic audience growth for the Japanese market ■ SELECTED RESULTS - Created Japanese copy for 100+ B2B marketing campaigns across paid ads, landing pages, banners, email, and social media. - Produced 400+ Japanese SEO articles and currently deliver approximately eight articles per month for a global FinTech brand. - Supported onboarding and feature adoption for a B2B ordering app through UI localization, marketing emails, manuals, and tutorial scripts. - Grew my own Japanese social media account from 0 to 6,000 followers in three months and generated ¥1.5M (approximately US$10K) in digital product sales within six months. - Achieved a #1 Google ranking for a self-managed travel site through keyword opportunity and competitor analysis. ■ INDUSTRIES - Core: FinTech / B2B SaaS / Cloud Services / E-commerce - Additional: Cybersecurity / Travel / Education / Consumer Apps ■ TOOLS & WORKFLOW - SEO & Analytics: GA4 / Google Search Console / Ahrefs / SEMrush - CAT & Localization: Trados / XTM Cloud - Design & CMS: Figma / WordPress / Canva - Collaboration: Slack / Notion / Microsoft Teams — daily work with international marketing teams, all in English ■ CLIENT FEEDBACK "Mai was very responsive, efficient, and extremely easy to work with. She completed the project at a very high quality." "The writing is clear, natural, and well-structured. I really appreciate Mai's effort and professionalism." "We've worked with Mai-san several times and have always been thrilled with the quality of her output." ■ NEXT STEP Send me your source content, target audience, channel, and deadline. I'll reply with a recommended scope, timeline, and pricing. I look forward to helping your brand succeed in Japan! Mai

  • Translation
  • Ad Copy
  • Japanese
  • SEO Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Content Writing
  • Writing
  • Transcreation
  • SEO Localization
  • Localization
  • Digital Ad Campaign
  • Google Ads
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • SEO Audit
Miki N.

Nagoya, Japan

$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs

As a dedicated Japanese translator with a strong background in the dental industry, I provide precise and natural translations tailored to your specific needs. My professional experience in dentistry allows me to bridge the gap between complex technical terminology and clear, accurate communication. I specialize in translating technical documentation, clinical content, and marketing materials. I am committed to delivering high-quality results that maintain both professional accuracy and the appropriate tone for your audience. Why work with me: Deep Dental Expertise: Extensive knowledge of dental clinical procedures, CAD/CAM design, and oral prosthetic systems (BPS, NAT, etc.). Precision & Accuracy: Expert at translating specialized technical terms, ensuring clinical accuracy in every document. Reliability: Focused on meeting deadlines while providing clear, professional communication throughout every project.

  • Medical Translation
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Japanese to English Translation
  • Localization
  • Technical Translation
  • Travel & Hospitality
Maaya M.

Nagoya, Japan

$30/hr
4.2
12 jobs

Born in Japan, raised in foreign country. Languages : English, Japanese and Thai. Has experienced working as foreign coordinator at international hospital. Experience working on translating business documents while working at international hospital. As a freelancer, I have working as a translator and web designer, web developer.

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Thai to English Translation
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Japanese to English Translation
  • English to Thai Translation
Tatsuya S.

Nagoya, Japan

$30/hr
5.0
13 jobs

I’m a translator and interpreter experienced in some countries. Also can teach the languages. Like working with foreigners.

  • Translation
  • English
  • Proofreading
  • Japanese
  • Teaching Japanese
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
  • Argentinian Spanish Dialect
  • Brazilian Portuguese Accent
  • Brazilian Portuguese Dialect
  • Voice Talent

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