Profile

Japanese–English interpreter with 20 years of professional experience based in Hokkaido, Japan. Specialises in investor relations, corporate business, government protocol and international diplomacy at the local government level. Combines interpreting practice with concurrent academic engagement as a university lecturer in interpreting, ensuring ongoing command of current business, policy, and technical terminology. Experienced in consecutive and whispering modes, as well as having experience in simultaneous mode, across corporate, governmental, and international settings. Available on a selective basis for on-site assignments in Hokkaido and remote interpreting. Advance booking recommended.

Professional Experience – INTERPRETING, JP-EN

Protocol & International Relations at Local Government Level

Courtesy calls, receptions, official presentations, meetings
VIP accompaniment and escort interpreting for official delegations

Business / Investor Relations

1-on-1 meetings, site visits
Executives’ visits & meetings, inhouse meetings
Seminars and workshops, interviews

UNESCO Global Geopark Programme

Observations, inspections, and official presentations
VIP accompaniment
Subject specialities: local tourism and industry development, guiding activities, Ainu culture, management

Infrastructure

Wind turbine installation, flight service negotiation, transportation topics

Tourism

Meeting with national tourism bureaus, seminars and presentations, field trips, site visits