Professional English-Japanese Interpretation Services in Tokyo, Osaka and across Japan

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Our Japanese interpretation services provide professional English-Japanese interpreting in Tokyo and Osaka and across Japan, specializing in various fields. We offer business interpreting services across Japan, with expert interpreters available for IT meetings, IR, construction sites, medical device and machinery installations. Our simultaneous interpreting services in Osaka ensure seamless communication at events like Expo Osaka 2025. As a top Japanese business interpretation and translation agency, we also provide web conference management using simultaneous interpretation equipment throughout Japan.

Testimonials

"We used this company’ interpreting service for a month-long IT system installation in Osaka. Their interpreters excelled in technical language, enhancing our communication with local teams. Initially, scheduling was challenging, but once resolved, their expertise proved invaluable. We'd consider them again for future projects." By IT company in NY/USA

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6 STRONG AREAS OF OUR EXPERTISE

Business Management
IR/
Investment
Medical
Device
IT
Machinery Equipment
Consulting

CASE STUDIES

Case Study 1
IT Conference (Simultaneous Interpreting)
At a hybrid "Generative AI Conference" held in Tokyo March 2024, three of our interpreters provided Japanese-English simultaneous interpretation online. They expertly facilitated discussions on the cutting-edge and future prospects of the Generative AI industry, ensuring seamless communication between onsite and virtual participants.
Case Study 2
Construction Project
In a recent construction project, our consecutive interpreters worked closely with a Japanese construction firm and American contractors to oversee the integration of new building technologies. Our interpreters, who come with a strong foundation in engineering and construction terminology, provided precise and timely translations, allowing for smooth communication and efficient workflow between the diverse teams.

SOME OF OUR PAST PROJECTS

Language pair: Japanese-English interpretating

Field Event Type Interpreting Type Duration Location
Management Business Strategy Meeting Consecutive 2 hrs Osaka
IR Annual Shareholder Meeting Simultaneous 4 hrs Tokyo
Med Devices Regulatory Compliance Seminar Consecutive 3 hrs Nagoya
IT Software Development Conference Simultaneous 5 hrs Tokyo
Equipment Installation at the site Simultaneous 1 wk Osaka
Med Devices Medical Technology Workshop Consecutive 3 hrs Fukuoka
Construction Construction Project Consecutive 4 wks Osaka
Consulting Business Consulting Session Consecutive 1 hr Tokyo
M&A M&A Negotiation Consecutive 4 hrs Tokyo
Business Expo Osaka 2025 Kansai, Project Simultaneous 2 hrs Osaka
Management Leadership Training Workshop Simultaneous 3 days Nagoya
Field Management
Event Type Business Strategy Meeting
Interpreting Type Consecutive
Duration 2 hrs
Location Osaka
Field IR
Event Type Annual Shareholder Meeting
Interpreting Type Simultaneous
Duration 4 hrs
Location Tokyo
Field Med Devices
Event Type Regulatory Compliance Seminar
Interpreting Type Consecutive
Duration 3 hrs
Location Nagoya
Field IT
Event Type Software Development Conference
Interpreting Type Simultaneous
Duration 5 hrs
Location Tokyo

OUR INTERPRETERS

Founded in 2006, our first client was a machinery manufacturer that had recently become part of an American company. We started by providing interpretation services for board and shareholders' meetings. Over time, we expanded our services to include interpreters for various important meetings and gathered many interpreters who excel in this genre. As a result, we now provide interpretation services with strengths in management, IR, auditing, and IT technical meetings, aiming to offer long-term support by leveraging our expertise.

Below is a summary of the interpreting methods, languages, and years of experience of our interpreters. Due to the high demand for simultaneous interpretation, we have many interpreters skilled in simultaneous Japanese-English interpretation. We ensure the provision of stable and experienced interpreters, with most having more than 5 years of experience.

Interpretation Method
Languages
Exprioence Levels

PROFILE

Below are profiles of some of our interpreters.

ー IR, Investment, and Management-Related Specialties

LanguageJapanese-English / Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpretation
Since2014~
ExpertiseIR, Investment, Management
Prior CarrierAfter graduating from university, worked at a Japanese bank and in the risk management department of a foreign bank
ProjectsAnnual shareholders meeting at a parts manufacturer (Simultaneous)
Global investment symposium (Simultaneous)
An investment pitch event for entrepreneurs(Simultaneous)
Negotiations regarding a pharmaceutical mergerBusiness strategy presentation for a consulting firm  (Simultaneous)
PhilosophyAccuracy and fluency

ー IT-Related Specialties

LanguageJapanese-English / Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpretation
Since2007~
ExpertiseIT
Prior CareerAfter graduating from an American university, worked for a foreign consulting firm and a Japanese manufacturer
Projects

Global IT development conference for pharmaceutical companies in Tokyo (Simultaneous)
Product presentations for a multinational company (Consecutive)
IT security-related workshops in Tokyo(Simultaneous)
New technology introduction training for an electrical manufacturer in Yokohama (Consecutive)
Contract negotiations between major IT companies in Tokyo (Consecutive)

PhilosophyIncorporating the latest specialized knowledge in the rapidly evolving IT field.

ー Medical Equipment Specialties

LanguageJapanese-English / Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpretation
Since2008~
ExpertiseMedical
Equipment
Prior CareerAfter graduating from university, worked for a foreign medical device company
Projects

Latest innovations in cardiac monitoring technology (Simultaneous)
Training sessions on diagnostic imaging devices (Consecutive)
Regulatory compliance workshop for a medical device company (Simultaneous)
Investment conference for a start-up developing robotic surgical devices (Simultaneous)
Technical demonstrations of prosthetic limb devices (Consecutive)

PhilosophyEarning trust through accurate and neutral interpretation

Simultaneous Interpreting Equipment
(Rental)

K’s rents interpreting equipment for meetings and events of all sizes in Osaka and Tokyo and other cities across Japan. Big or small, our goal is to deliver cost-effective solutions for any size multilingual event. That’s why we have expertly maintained rental equipment. Our interpreting equipment includes simultaneous interpretation booths, transmitters, receivers, headphones, earphones, as well as video remote interpreting equipment and other conference interpreting equipment.

Simultaneous Interpretation Equipment

Infrared System / FM Radio System / Guide System / Cloud System (InterpreteX) / Interpreter Booths / Mixers etc

Video and Transmission Equipment

We also provide livestreaming services with the following equipment:

PTZ Cameras / AV Mixer

Translation Services

Our translation team has worked on thousands of language document translation projects in such subject areas as business, insurance, advertising, law, government, software, education, literature, and many others.
Large translation projects are often complex and may involve the coordination of a team of translators. These projects often involve editors, managing glossaries, frequent updates, and revisions, establishing quality procedures, and follow-up changes. We are prepared to help you out in all aspects of your translation project including medical translation, technical translation, and legal translation.

ー Languages
30 languages incl. followings: Japanese, English, French, German, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Hindu etc.

ー Areas of Translation Expertise
Technical Manuals Legal Agreements Employee Handbooks Website Content Software/Hardware Brochures & Catalogs Policies and Procedures IR Reports tec

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ABOUT US

Why choose K's Int'l Interpretation Services?
Many of our clients consider us the premier choice for their interpretation needs. We are exceptionally responsive to our clients, ensuring timely and high-quality service. Our rates are highly competitive. Our Warranty policy assures that your orders are handled with the utmost reliability and effectiveness.

Our goal is to facilitate international business growth with visionary insights.

Location 

(Osaka) 4-8-10-4F Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0043, Japan
(Tokyo) 2-12-10-6F Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0063, Japan
Tel +816-7896-6600 / Fax +816-6484-5091

Based in Osaka and Tokyo, we have interpreters nationwide and can assign them throughout Japan, incl. Nagoya, Kyoto. Fukuoka and Sapporo.

OUR CLIENTS

FAQ

Interpreter ranks are based on experience, skills, and linguistic ability. Senior interpreters are better suited for complex topics and highly specialized situations.

Yes, we can provide the interpreter’s profile and experience in advance. You can also arrange a pre-meeting to speak with the interpreter.

Interpreting services are typically provided in minimum 3-hour units. However, depending on the content and case, 1-hour units can be arranged. Please consult with us for more details.

Yes, we can assign interpreters nationwide. We will try to find an interpreter in the vicinity, but if none are available, travel arrangements will be made to your location.

4-5 business days prior: 30%
3 business days prior: 50%
2 business days prior: 70%
1 business day prior or the day of: 100%
*For long-term interpreter assignments, cancellation fees will be discussed.

We accept bank transfers, credit cards, PayPal, and other methods.

Company Outline

Company Name
K's International Co., Ltd.
President & CEO
Kuniko SHIMADA
Location
(Osaka) 4-8-10-4F Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0043, Japan 
(Tokyo) 2-12-10-B6 Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0063, Japan
Tel +816-7896-6600 / Fax +816-6484-5091
Established
2006
Capital
20 million yen
Business
Translation and interpretation services
Web conferences management services
HR services

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