Accurate translation and creation of text in multiple languages is a huge part of multilingual site creation. Wagaya is highly experienced in translation, business communication, and technical writing, with a focus on Japanese and English.

For any translation and writing needs, please ask how Wagaya can help you.

Areas of translation/writing expertise

• IT, Internet, e-commerce, computer hardware, software, networking
• Business, commerce, economics
• Product and marketing overviews
• International organizations/development
• Environment & Ecology

Core language competency

• Japanese/English

Additional languages offered (through translator network)

• Spanish
• Chinese
• French

Translation rates and notes

• Japanese <=> English translation: JPY 6 per Japanese character, or US $0.14 per English word (from JPY 7 per Japanese character, or US $0.16 per English word, for technical topics).
• Discounts are possible for large or repeated projects; rush jobs and highly technical topics may increase rates.
• Japanese <=> English proofreading: Half translation rate, for proofreading and minor rewriting.
• Transcription per minute of audio (in addition to any translation fees): JPY 150 for Type 1 audio, JPY 200 for Type 2, JPY 300 for Type 3. Add 25% for Japanese transcription. Add JPY 40 per minute for timecodes. 
• Discounts are possible for large or repeated projects; rush jobs and highly technical topics may increase rates.
• Minimum 2000 English words/day output.
• Wagaya guarantees high-quality work, timely delivery, close communication, and client satisfaction.
• Inquire about rates for editing, proofreading, writing, and other language services.
• Bank transfer (US or Japan) and PayPal accepted.

Representative past clients

• Elanex (securities alerts, financial industry reports)
• major cosmetics manufacturers (Japanese market product rebranding consultation; retail outlet marketing text)
• Sankou Inc. (engineering software interface, engineering product manual translation)
• MK Translation (patent application text proofreading)
• Native Checker (corporate payroll system guideline translation)
• major electronics manufacturer (engineering evaluation report translation)
• Vital Force KK (financial industry IT system proposal translation) 
• 4Creator (chief translator for music education website)
• Linguistic Systems (electronics industry business and technical document translation)
• Lingo24 (translations of financial audit report, trading system RFP, marketing plans, brand awareness survey)
• Delingua (tourism report translation) 
• LINC Media (IT industry news and product review translation) 
• Intage Co. (technical document translation)
• Takara Shuzo  (corporate report translation)
• Washington State International Trade Div. (translation, writing of product/technical info, market reports, etc.)
• Paccess Inc. (product/technical document translation, video subtitling)
• Japanese Ministry of Environment; Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (regulatory/policy document translation)
• GMI Co. Ltd. (industry and public policy news writing, translation)
• Kan Network Co. Ltd. (industry news, business correspondence translation)
• Japanese Association for Electronic Home Appliances (policy document translation)
• Tsukuba Univ. Inst. of Management & Public Policy; also School of Medicine (academic paper translation)