Ishii M.

Japanese Editor & Translator | Education & Publishing

I help clients turn English content, AI-generated drafts, and rough Japanese copy into clear, natural, publication-ready Japanese. I am a native Japanese translator and editor with a background in publishing, literature, education, healthcare-related content, and English-to-Japanese localization. My focus is not only on whether a translation is technically correct, but also on tone, flow, nuance, readability, consistency, and whether the final Japanese feels appropriate for its audience. My strengths are especially relevant for: - literary, narrative, and nonfiction translation - educational and language-learning materials - Japanese editing and translation refinement - AI translation review and post-editing - subtitles, scripts, and reader-facing content - healthcare-related and professional content - Japanese-language research and source-based summaries for English-speaking clients I studied modern literature and French literature at the University of Tokyo. This literary background helps me evaluate style, voice, subtext, rhythm, and subtle differences in expression — especially for fiction, memoir, interviews, educational content, and other reader-facing materials. I previously worked on NHK-affiliated English-learning materials for Japanese learners, including radio program textbooks, conversation phrases, workbook-style exercises, lesson structures, headings, and interview articles. In that role, I edited and adapted content created with native English instructors, coordinated with instructors and producers, and shaped educational content into clear, engaging materials for learners. I also created and edited healthcare-related promotional content for physicians and pharmaceutical clients, including disease awareness content, doctor-facing video scripts, and marketing materials for healthcare professionals. This work required accuracy, careful wording, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly. Recent freelance work includes English-to-Japanese creative translation for a science-fiction novel, literary nonfiction/memoir-style translation, and Japanese review of AI-assisted or draft translations for natural tone and readability. I can help with: - English-to-Japanese translation and localization - Japanese proofreading, editing, and rewriting - AI translation review and post-editing - fiction, memoir, and narrative translation review - subtitles and scripts - educational and language-learning content - articles, web/app copy, and reader-facing content - healthcare-related content for professional audiences - Japanese-language research, source gathering, and English summaries I am comfortable working with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, spreadsheet-based translation review, style guides, terminology checks, and tone/consistency review. Before freelancing, I worked at Accenture, which strengthened my professional communication, research, and structured thinking skills. My goal is to make Japanese content not just correct, but clear, natural, and compelling — with the right tone for the reader, medium, and purpose.