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Language
localizing, translating + Editing
My unique linguistic and cultural knowhow provides clients with adapted text fine-tuned for clarity and readability.
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Nothing is distinct before the appearance of language. - Ferdinand de Saussure
Services
translating
  • Fully adapted English-Japanese and Japanese-English translations
editing+Adaptation
  • Copy and content editing for websites and specialized topics
  • Text adaptation and localization for Japanese / US websites
RESEARCH
  • Context research
  • Academic literature review
knowledge areas
General-audience language
  • General audience translations with special attention to native readability, style, voice and adaptation.
contemporary culture
  • Manga, design, fiction, games and fashion.
  • Web-specific translations.
Business
  • Business communication.
  • Legal documents.
  • Current affairs.
art
  • Artist statements and biographies.
  • Gallery guides and didactics.
  • Art theory, aesthetics and history.
modern history

Modern Japanese history, with a sub-specialty in military and legal history.

Recent clients
  • nrf design
  • Professional Aptitude Council
  • Institute for Overseas Education
  • UC Berkeley War Crimes Studies Center
  • Honyaku Center Language Solutions
  • Viz Media
  • De La Veaga Stoops Architecture
  • Fuji Television Corporation
  • The Democratic Party of Japan
  • Dunlop Sports Enterprises
  • Art de Genki
  • Bebe Au Lait
  • Art.com
  • Council of Chief State School Officers