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Hirosuke N.

English-to-Japanese Localisation Expert | Web, Tech, Business Content

If you need English content to work naturally and professionally for Japanese users, I can help. I am a native Japanese localisation specialist focusing on English-to-Japanese translation for websites, manuals, software, business documents, finance, manufacturing, and technical content. With over 20 years of experience in web development, localisation, and real business operations, I do more than translate words. I adapt structure, tone, terminology, headings, CTAs, UI text, and line breaks so that the final Japanese reads naturally and works effectively for Japanese users. Before joining Upwork, I completed 200+ projects on a major Japanese freelancing platform, earning consistently excellent client ratings and long-term repeat clients. My Japanese linguistic precision is strengthened by over 20 years of involvement in Japanese children’s literature, giving me a depth of nuance, rhythm, and cultural intuition that goes beyond typical native proficiency. --- Selected Achievements - Led the localisation and translation of a 300+ page FX system manual as the primary translator and team lead (10‑member project). - Translated and recreated 500+ pages of CAD mechanical drawings into English, including complex layer adjustments in JWCAD. - Long‑term localisation partner for a major UK publishing company’s official Japan website. - Produced overseas‑facing corporate PR videos, handling planning, filming, English narration, subtitles, and delivery. - Conducted research and produced analytical reports for US and European clients, synthesising English‑only sources into high‑quality Japanese reports. - Involved in the development of 2,000+ websites over 20 years, primarily for medical institutions, with expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, UI readability, and responsive design. - Completed 200+ projects on a major Japanese freelancing platform with perfect client ratings. ---

🇯🇵Chiba, Japan$30/hr100% JSSSince May 2026

Earnings and projects

MRR
$499

Last 6 months ÷ 4.9 months active (since Jun 2026)

World#78,067 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#182 / 1,269
Revenue, last 30 days
$334

Last 6 months: $2.4k

World#72,275 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#180 / 1,269
Total earnings
$2.5k

Billed in all: $3.1k

World#315,782 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#871 / 1,269
Per project
$614

$607 in the last 6 months

World#164,018 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#420 / 1,269
Projects, last 6 months
4
100% fixed0% hourly
World#51,813 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#147 / 1,269
Projects in all
4
100% fixed0% hourly
World#283,741 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#843 / 1,269

Earnings, last 30 days

$3.1k+$334 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$2.6k$2.8k$3.0k$3.2kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 8% in Foreign Exchange Market

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  4. #57Financial Translation263 freelancers · 🇯🇵 #1Top 22%
  5. #68Web Content Development535 freelancers · 🇯🇵 #1Top 13%
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  7. #1253D Drawing550 freelancers · 🇯🇵 #1Top 23%
  8. #132Japanese898 freelancers · 🇯🇵 #66Top 15%