Shota M.

I am a professional native Japanese interpreter based in Tokyo with 7+ years of experience in interpretation, translation, and business development. After graduating from Minnesota State University Moorhead in the United States, I founded MS Music Office LLC. With strong interpersonal skills, I grew the company into a sustainable international business. At the same time, I have been helping other businesses enter and expand within the Japanese market. Utilizing hands-on experience in international business, I provide deep insights from cultural, business, and linguistic perspectives. - Business Development and GTM: I have been helping companies from all over the world with their Go-To-Market strategy in Japan. My clients range from art and anime platforms to musical instrument manufacturers and wine auction houses. Serving as a local extension of global businesses in Japan, I helped them with everything from market research and strategy planning to the execution of those plans. - Interpretation: As an interpreter, I offer consecutive interpretation services for meetings, interviews, conventions, expert calls, etc. I believe sincerity is the key to mutual understanding and successful collaboration between businesses. I can guide you to achieve your goal in the Japan market by developing a deep understanding of your business. My clients include investment firms, media companies, and think tanks. - Translation: As a translator, I provide a comprehensive solution; I have been assisting businesses with the formation of translation/proofreading teams, creation and revision of style guides, and continuous improvement of the localized content. My past works include a wide variety of media, including music distribution platforms, interview videos, and political research papers. - Industry Expertise: IT and Entertainment are my two main focuses. For IT, I have a long relationship with SaaS companies in POS, HR, Fintech. For Entertainment, I have connections in the music, anime, and game industries. I also support clients in other industries, including Media, Lumber, Wine, Car Accessories, Energy, and Tourism. In short, as a business person with linguistic/cultural expertise, I care about what you do. I interpret your intent to help you achieve your goals rather than simply translating your words verbatim.