Interpretation & Translation in Japan

Important business meetings and due diligence work need more than word-for-word translation — they need an interpreter who understands the industry terms and context.

Find and hire an interpreter for meetings, factory visits, trade shows and due diligence in Japan — directly from overseas.

We accept requests for meetings in Tokyo and Osaka, manufacturing site visits in Nagoya, and trade shows or events in Fukuoka and Sapporo, along with the rest of Japan.

Who this is for

• Anyone who needs an interpreter for a meeting with a Japanese company
• Investors who need a specialized interpreter for due diligence or a factory visit
• Exhibitors and attendees who need interpretation support at a trade show or event
• Anyone who also wants help with getting around and coordinating the day on the ground

How we're different

• Know the price up front: Interpreting agencies often charge half-day or full-day minimums plus travel fees. On jpwork hub, each specialist publishes their plans and prices, so you can compare before you book.
• Interpreting and local support in one: Interpreting and local guiding often have to be arranged separately. Here you can book a specialist who can interpret, accompany you and help on the ground.
• Verified identity and credentials: When you hire someone directly through social media, it can be hard to check their language skills or qualifications, or to resolve problems after you've paid. Our Partners are vetted, and their profiles show language levels and badges for identity checks, verified credentials and signed NDAs.

What's included

• Accompanying interpretation for business meetings
• Accompanying interpretation for due diligence and site visits
• Interpretation support at trade shows and events
• Light document translation (scope to be discussed individually)

What you can't request

• Arranging transportation, lodging, or pickup/drop-off (including paying a Partner for it)
• Services under a title restricted by law to license holders, such as "National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter," from a Partner who doesn't hold that license
• A direct transaction with a Partner you met through this service, outside the platform and without us involved

Each Partner sets their own prices for short, half-day, full-day and other plans, so you can compare what's included and the price before you book.