Haruka K.

Need reliable support on the ground in Japan? I’m Haruka, a Japan-based Virtual Assistant and Market Specialist helping international clients with research, communication, localization, and day-to-day business support in Japan. I’m Top Rated on Upwork with a 100% Job Success Score and 20+ completed projects, supporting clients across fashion, lifestyle, travel, hospitality, tech, apps, and consumer products. My strength is being more than just a virtual assistant. I can research, communicate, coordinate, and localize on your behalf in Japan — helping bridge the gap between your business and the Japanese market. For localization, I don’t simply translate words from English into Japanese. Direct or AI-generated translations can often sound unnatural, overly literal, or simply “not quite Japanese” to native readers. I adapt the tone, wording, and context so your content feels natural and appropriate for your Japanese audience — while keeping your original message and brand voice intact. HOW I CAN SUPPORT YOU 🇯🇵 Virtual Assistant & Business Support ▪ Communication with Japanese companies and partners ▪ Email inquiries and follow-ups in Japanese ▪ Online research and information gathering ▪ Scheduling, reservations, and coordination ▪ Vendor, retailer, buyer & business partner research ▪ General business support in Japan 🔎 Japan Market Research ▪ Market & competitor research ▪ Japanese consumer & trend research ▪ Product & pricing research ▪ Retailer and potential partner research ▪ Market entry support for international brands 🌐 Japanese Localization ▪ English → Japanese translation & localization ▪ Website, app & e-commerce localization ▪ Natural Japanese rewriting & cultural adaptation ▪ AI / machine translation review & human refinement ▪ Japanese proofreading & editing ▪ Brand tone & messaging adaptation for Japanese audiences 📱 Influencer & Local Support ▪ Japanese influencer / KOL research ▪ Influencer outreach & coordination ▪ Local business research ▪ Travel & hospitality research in Japan WHY WORK WITH ME? ✓ Native Japanese speaker based in Japan ✓ Top Rated & 100% Job Success on Upwork ✓ 9+ years of professional experience in Japan’s luxury wedding and hospitality industry ✓ Hands-on experience supporting international clients in the Japanese market ✓ Strong understanding of Japanese business communication and customer expectations ✓ Detail-oriented, responsive, and comfortable working independently Whether you need someone to research the Japanese market, communicate with local companies, coordinate with partners, or make your content truly feel Japanese, I can support you as your reliable point of contact in Japan. Tell me what you need to get done in Japan — and I’ll help you make it happen.