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Yoko A.

Osaka, Japan

$5/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I’m a virtual assistant based in Japan. Lived in Canada, UK and Spain. I have 7 years of experience as a secretary for a global company. I’ve done a wide range of jobs there. I’m currently a high school teacher for 13 years and have taught English to over 3000 students. I’m also in charge of international students, assisting international students with administrative support related to visas, teaching Japanese and life in Japan. Every work environment I’ve been in has included international colleagues.

  • Customer Service
  • Data Entry
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Market Research
  • Company Research
  • Travel Planning
  • Leisure Travel
  • Business Travel
  • Teaching Japanese
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification
  • Sports Coaching
  • Sales & Inventory Entries
  • Career Coaching
  • International Relations
  • Translation
Ayaka T.

Tokyo, Japan

$12/hr
5.0
6 jobs

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 😊✨

  • Data Entry
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Japanese
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Voice Recording
  • Voice Talent
  • Audio Transcription
Reina N.

Sumida, Japan

$10/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Hi, I’m a Japan-based virtual assistant with experience in customer support, administrative work, and Japanese-English communication. I previously worked in the airline and medical industries, supporting both Japanese and international customers in fast-paced environments where clear communication and attention to detail were important every day. My background includes customer service experience at ANA Group and administrative support at a medical clinic for international patients. My work included email communication, scheduling, translation support, and general administrative tasks. ✅ Services ・Japanese customer support ・Email and chat support ・Virtual assistant services ・ Administrative support ・Japanese-English translation support ・Japanese localization and proofreading ・ Online research and data entry ✍️ I Can Help With ・ Responding to customer inquiries in natural Japanese ・ Managing emails, schedules, and administrative tasks ・Supporting e-commerce and online store operations ・Communicating with Japanese customers and users ・Reviewing Japanese content for clarity and natural wording ・Supporting international teams with Japan-related tasks 💬 Why Clients Choose Me ・Native Japanese speaker ・ Professional and friendly communication ・Strong customer service background ・Detail-oriented and reliable ・Comfortable working with international teams I’m available for both short-term and long-term projects. Feel free to send me a message anytime — I’d be happy to discuss how I can support your business.

  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Japanese to English Translation
  • Localization
  • Copywriting
  • Content Writing
  • Instagram Post
  • Ecommerce
  • Customer Support
  • Audio Transcription
  • Data Annotation
  • Content Analysis
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Social Media Advertising Analytics
Maho K.

Osaka, Japan

$5/hr
5.0
6 jobs

As a virtual assistant, I provide the execution power to overcome language barriers and deliver projects to completion. I accelerate your business as a bridge person—handling not only interpretation but also IT operations, administrative tasks, and sales support all under one roof. [My skills] I hold a middle and high school English teaching license, possess foundational communication skills, and have honed my English proficiency through practical, academic, and daily life experiences. ☑Educational Background: Teaching license holder (English; middle/high school), TOEIC 720 (in 2021), IELTS 5.5 (in 2019) ☑International Experience: Study abroad in California, Japanese language teaching volunteer in Australia ☑Professional Experience: Worked on Expo projects in the construction industry, Sales and service skills gained through part-time work in insurance sales, mobile phone sales, and movie theater staff positions [My business experiences] In my recent role, I worked on a construction company's 2025 World Expo project, providing interpretation support to facilitate smooth communication among workers on-site. I served as a bridge for international business. ☑On-site Interpretation & Sales Support: Accompanied executives for sales and handled direct communication with overseas partners. ☑Technical & Admin Execution: Built and managed the company’s website using WordPress, handled server contracts, and managed complex administrative tasks. ☑Cultural Adaptability: Leveraging a lifetime of immersion in Western media (movies/culture), I provide more than just literal translation—I provide cultural context that builds trust. With the “ability to communicate clearly” honed through study abroad and the “the perseverance to see things through” refined in the field and sales, I deliver results with precision and empathy—even when you need an assistant to flexibly support all aspects of communication. As a trusted partner both domestically and internationally, I will guide your company's projects to success.

  • Data Entry
  • Tutoring
  • Translation
  • Live Interpretation
  • Local Operations
  • Teaching Japanese
  • Blog Writing
  • Logo Design
  • Market Research
  • Flyer Design
  • Brochure Design
  • Transcript
  • Real Estate
  • Travel
  • Art & Design
Yoko N.

Hachinohe, Japan

$5/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. I have over 14 years of experience in general administration, along with experience in sales support, executive assistance, customer service, and store management. I specialize in customer support, schedule management, and improving operational efficiency, always striving to provide careful and sincere service. Currently, I am learning to utilize AI tools for writing, research, and virtual assistant tasks. As a reliable partner, I am committed to supporting smooth and efficient business operations.

  • Customer Service
  • Data Entry
  • File Management
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Company Research
  • Market Research
  • Document AI
  • IT Management
  • Data Management
  • Email Management
  • Sales Management
  • People Management
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Office Administration
  • AI Content Writing
  • ChatGPT
  • Article Writing
  • AI Content Editing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Audio Editing
Kyoko O.

Kyoto, Japan

$12/hr
5.0
8 jobs

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭? With a 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 and extensive experience in 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐐𝐀) and 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, I provide high-quality Japanese language services that go beyond mere word-for-word translation. I deliver accurate, natural, and result-oriented content tailored to your target audience. 🌟𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐞? ・𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲: As a former Research Scientist with an 80,000-word Master’s thesis background, I handle complex technical documents with ease. ・𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭: My experience in Quality Assurance (processing 50+ product data sets daily) ensures that every deliverable is error-free and strictly follows instructions. ・𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: I don't just translate; I "transcreate." I’ve localized catalogs, leaflets, and websites to drive sales and engagement for global brands. ・𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: I understand the importance of deadlines and clear communication in business support and VA roles. 🛠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐈 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝟏. 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ・Technical & Scientific Translation (Chemistry, Pharma, Biotech) ・Advertising & Marketing Content (Catalogs, Newsletters, Social Media) ・Website & E-commerce Localization ・Proofreading & Editing for natural Japanese flow 𝟐. 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 & 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 ・Data Entry & Management (Excel/Google Sheets) with QA-level precision ・Sales Support (Order processing, Inquiry handling, CRM updates) ・Japanese Market Research & Competitor Analysis 𝟑. 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 ・Academic Research Support ・Technical Document Preparation (Data sheets, Manuals) ・AI Training Data Preparation (Scientific/Technical Japanese) 📈 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 ・𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Authored an𝟖𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎-𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 and contributed to research published in the European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry. ・𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐐𝐀: Managed quality data for 𝟓𝟎+ 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐲, ensuring 100% compliance with industry standards. ・𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Localized diverse promotional materials for international sales expansion. 📅 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ・𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: Within 1–3 hours during business hours (JST). ・𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Looking for long-term partnerships where I can add continuous value through my technical and linguistic expertise. 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭! Click the "Invite to Job" button, and let's discuss how I can help your project thrive in Japan.

  • Translation
  • Research Methods
  • Biochemistry
  • Writing
  • Chemical Engineering
  • English
  • Local Operations
  • Research Interviews
  • Education
  • Bilingual Education
  • Research Paper Writing
  • Web Analytics
  • Business Translation
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Education Presentation

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