Asano M.

I help businesses succeed in Japan through bilingual project management, executive support, and cultural navigation. 5+ years managing complex projects | 6 years in sales | Executive-level coordination with global teams I specialize in bridging Japanese and Western business cultures—ensuring your projects run smoothly, communications land well, and partnerships thrive. What I'm Strong At: ・Project management: End-to-end coordination, timeline management, stakeholder alignment across departments ・Executive support: Schedule management, meeting coordination, data analysis, professional materials for C-level executives ・Cultural translation: Making sure your messages feel natural, respectful, and appropriate in Japanese business context ・Stakeholder coordination: Aligning teams, partners, and clients across cultures to keep operations moving What I Can Do For You: -Business Support- ・Project coordination and progress tracking ・Market research and Japan entry strategy ・Communication with Japanese companies (email/phone) ・Business email drafting and translation (JP⇔EN) ・Data entry ・Meeting coordination and note-taking ・Presentation and document creation ・Social media content (bilingual) -Personal Support- ・Housing search (including Akiya & Machiya properties) ・Relocation guidance and support ・Questions about living in Japan Tools I use: ・AI - Calude (for writing) Manus (for documents), and Gemini (for image generation) ・Canva (editing and making visual) ・Google Workplace (documents, slides, spreadsheets) ・ClickUp and Trello (for Project Management) ・JTBD framework (for further understanding the business and customer behaviour) Born and raised in Kyoto with 10+ years of international experience, I understand both Japanese business etiquette and Western values. I'm known for attention to detail, clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and understanding the nuances that matter in Japanese business relationships. Let's work together to make your Japan projects easier and smoother!