Aguri O.
Japanese SEO/GEO Specialist | Localization | Content Strategy
Hello! I'm Aguri, a native Japanese SEO & Localization Specialist with native English communication skills, helping international companies grow in the Japanese market through search-driven and culturally accurate content. I specialize in Japanese SEO, content strategy, and localization that goes far beyond direct translation. My focus is on aligning content with Japanese search behavior, user intent, and conversion patterns to help businesses increase visibility, trust, and conversions in Japan. What I can help you with 1) Japanese SEO & Content Strategy • Japanese keyword research and SERP analysis (Google Japan & Yahoo! Japan) • SEO blog writing and content strategy • On-page SEO (titles, meta descriptions, headings, FAQs, internal linking) • Content optimization based on search intent and ranking behavior 2) Localization & Translation • English ⇄ Japanese localization and transcreation • Landing pages, websites, SaaS products, UI/UX, and marketing content • AI-generated content refinement and naturalization • Native-sounding Japanese adapted to brand voice and audience expectations 3) Content Management & Editing • Managing Japanese writers and editorial workflows • SEO content briefs and quality assurance • Editing and proofreading for clarity, consistency, and SEO performance Why work with me? ✔ Native Japanese with native English communication skills ✔ Experience supporting international SaaS and digital companies entering Japan ✔ Strong understanding of Japanese search behavior, cultural nuance, and user expectations ✔ International academic background (Philosophy degrees from the US and the Netherlands), bringing analytical and cross-cultural perspectives to every project I don’t just translate content—I localize it to match how Japanese users search, think, and decide. If you're looking for a long-term Japanese SEO and localization partner who can bridge strategy, language, and execution, I’d be happy to collaborate. Let’s discuss how I can support your growth in the Japanese market.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $3.4k
Billed in all: $29,992$30k
$3.4k in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 12% in SEO Writing
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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