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Certified Japanese Translation
Certified Japanese translation for immigration, legal, medical and academic documents. USCIS-accepted with a signed certificate of accuracy.
Starting at $24.95 Priced by word count
Japanese日本語460k+ U.S. speakers
Japanese Translation and Interpretation Services
Certified Japanese translation accepted by USCIS, courts and universities, and professional Japanese interpreters on-site, by video (VRI) and by phone (OPI) — one team covering all 50 states.
USCIS-accepted
Certified translation
ATA member
American Translators Association
Starting at $24.95
Priced by word count
Court-certified
Interpreters
Professional interpretation
Professional Japanese Interpretation
On-site, video (VRI) and phone (OPI) Japanese interpretation for courts, hospitals, USCIS and corporate settings.
On-site, video and phone
Which service you need
Do you need a certified Japanese translation or an interpreter?
Most Japanese requests start from one of these situations. Each one names the service it calls for and the page to start on.
Certified Japanese translation
Filing with USCIS: green card, citizenship or asylum
Certified Japanese translations with a signed certificate of accuracy, formatted the way USCIS officers expect.
Japanese birth certificate translationTypical documents
- Koseki (戸籍謄本 / 抄本) and juminhyo (住民票)
- Criminal record certificates (犯罪経歴証明書)
Certified Japanese translation
University admission or credential evaluation
Transcripts, diplomas and course descriptions translated for admissions offices, credential evaluators such as WES, and licensing boards.
Japanese diploma and transcript translationTypical documents
- Academic transcripts and diplomas
Court-certified Japanese interpreter
A hearing, deposition or USCIS interview
Court-certified Japanese interpreters, on-site or by video, briefed on the matter before the session.
Court-certified Japanese interpretersTypical settings
- Patent and IP depositions
Medical Japanese interpreter
A hospital visit, IME or therapy session
Medically credentialed Japanese interpreters, with HIPAA-aligned video when the appointment is remote.
Medical Japanese interpreters, on-site and by videoTypical settings
- Pharma / medical-device FDA / PMDA inspections
Professional Japanese interpreter
A school meeting, HR case or staff training
Professional Japanese interpreters for schools, employers and community agencies, matched to the setting.
Japanese interpreters for schools and employersTypical settings
- Academic research collaboration
- M&A and board meetings
- Automotive supplier audits and quality investigations
How it works
How Japanese translation orders and interpreter bookings work
Certified Japanese translation
Upload your document and get your instant quote
The word count and the exact price show right away, certificate included.
Place your order
Pay online. The project opens in your dashboard with its delivery date.
Translation and proofreading
A native Japanese translator in the document’s field translates, and a second linguist proofreads names, dates and numbers.
Certified translation in your inbox
Certificate, translation and source copy arrive as one PDF in your inbox and stay in your dashboard.
What you receive
- A signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy meeting USCIS requirements.
- Formatting that mirrors the original: stamps, seals, tables and signatures.
- One PDF, ready to file, kept in your dashboard for re-download.
Japanese interpretation
Enter your details and get your instant quote
Date, venue, duration and whether you need on-site, video (VRI) or phone (OPI). The price shows right away.
Place your order
Pay online to confirm. The booking opens in your dashboard.
Dispatcher runs and assigns an interpreter
Our dispatcher matches a credentialed Japanese interpreter to the setting and confirms the assignment to you.
Join your session
On-site at the venue, by video link or by phone, at the time you booked.
What you receive
- A credentialed Japanese interpreter matched to the setting: court-certified for legal matters, medically qualified for clinical ones.
- The interpreter’s name and the assignment confirmation in your dashboard and by email.
- For video sessions, the meeting link inside the project.
Every file and session is covered by an NDA and sent over an encrypted connection. Clinical matters are handled in line with HIPAA. Rush options are available when a deadline is close.
Document translation
Japanese documents, type by type.
Every document type below has its own Japanese page — who issues it, how names, dates, and scripts are handled, and what the certified translation includes. Priced by word count, both directions.
Academic Transcripts
Adoption Documents
Affidavit
Asylum Documents
Background Check
Bank Statement
Birth Certificate
Brochure
Business License
Change of Name
Course Guide
Criminal Record
Death Certificate
Deposition
Diploma
Divorce Documents
Driver’s License
Email
Employee Manual
Financial Statement
Browse the full document directory — all 37 types, all 67 languages.
Coverage
Japanese services in every state, and 82 other languages
Pick a state for local Japanese turnaround, interpreter dispatch and pricing, or open another language. Every page below follows the same certified process.
Other languages
States
AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingDistrict of ColumbiaPuerto Rico
Japanese FAQ
Answers to common Japanese questions.
The ones we hear most often, answered by our dispatch and project-management teams.
Can't find it here?
01Do you offer both Japanese translation and interpretation?
Yes — Japanese certified document translation for USCIS, courts and state agencies, and Japanese interpretation on-site, by video (VRI) and by phone (OPI). Subject-matter linguists assigned to every matter.
02Is Japanese translation accepted by USCIS and U.S. courts?
Yes. Every Japanese translation ships with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy meeting USCIS requirements. Accepted by USCIS, the State Department, U.S. district and state courts, and state DMVs and vital-records offices.
03How do you handle Japanese cultural register?
Keigo (敬語) register distinctions are legally and commercially meaningful. We brief interpreters and translators on the relationship between parties before assignment.
04How fast can you deliver Japanese work?
Short Japanese personal documents are usually quick, and rush options are available when a deadline is close. On-site interpreters are booked to your date; phone (OPI) and video (VRI) sessions can start sooner.
05Are your Japanese interpreters certified?
Court-certified and medically credentialed Japanese interpreters handle legal and clinical matters. Community, educational and corporate settings are staffed by professionally trained Japanese interpreters matched to the subject.
06Do you support rush and weekend Japanese work?
Yes. Rush and weekend options are available for Japanese translation, and urgent Japanese interpretation can be arranged by phone or video when an on-site interpreter cannot reach the venue in time.
07Is my Japanese content confidential?
All files and sessions are handled under NDA with TLS + AES-256 encrypted transfer and retention rules aligned with HIPAA / GDPR where applicable.
08How do you price Japanese services?
Certified Japanese translation starts at $24.95 and is priced by word count. The exact total shows before you pay, with the signed certificate of accuracy included. Japanese interpretation is billed by the hour, with a three-hour minimum on-site and a two-hour minimum by video (VRI) or phone (OPI).
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21 professional profiles
Izumi K.
Language pairs: Japanese into Spanish (Latin America), Japanese into English, Spanish (Latin America) into Japanese, Spanish (Latin America) into English
Izumi handles certified Japanese translation for legal documents, medical records and immigration filings. With more than eleven years of professional experience, Izumi provides Japanese to English translation and Japanese into Spanish, along with Spanish to English translation and Spanish into Japanese. A certified translator for Japanese and Spanish in both directions, Izumi also has extensive experience teaching Japanese and English in educational settings and supporting learners with varied language needs.
Andy D.
Language pairs: Spanish (Latin America) into English, Spanish (Spain) into English, French into English, French (Canada) into English
Andy handles certified Spanish to English translation for medical records, legal documents and immigration filings, including materials for USCIS. He works with multiple Spanish varieties and produces both British and American English. French to English translation covers clinical records, pharmaceutical documentation and scientific literature, drawing on experience with diverse French varieties. He also works from multiple Portuguese varieties into English. Backed by more than fifteen years of experience, Catalan to English translation includes contracts, corporate governance materials and vital records, with careful terminology management for sensitive cases. Following Japanese language proficiency certification, Andy began handling Japanese to English translation daily; projects include a published biography, recipe books and film scripts. His high-volume medical work encompasses clinical trials and pharmaceutical reports, while other assignments include annual reports and investor relations materials. A full-time freelancer, he maintains rigorous quality standards, reliable turnaround times and close attention to accuracy.
Service areas
Japanese14 states
AlabamaArkansasDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIndianaKentuckyLouisianaMarylandMichiganMontanaNevadaNew MexicoSpanish14 states
AlabamaArkansasDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIndianaKentuckyLouisianaMarylandMichiganMontanaNevadaNew MexicoFrench14 states
AlabamaArkansasDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIndianaKentuckyLouisianaMarylandMichiganMontanaNevadaNew MexicoHana W.
Language pairs: English into Japanese, Japanese into English, English into Korean, Korean into Japanese
Hana is a certified translator with over twelve years of experience serving diverse industries. Holding an ATA certification and a Bachelor of Arts in Commerce, Hana delivers precise translations across legal, medical, scientific, technical, financial, literary, marketing, IT, immigration, and educational fields. Professional expertise encompasses complex document localization for global technology, healthcare, automotive, and business sectors. Fluent in English, Japanese, and Korean, Hana works with multiple language pairs, including English to Japanese, Japanese to English, English to Korean, and Korean to Japanese. This multilingual capability allows for accurate cross-cultural communication and specialized terminology management. Hana's background includes extensive work with major international corporations, ensuring high-quality output for sensitive and specialized content ranging from software documentation to legal agreements and marketing materials.
Service areas
Japanese5 states
ArkansasLouisianaNew MexicoOklahomaTexasKorean5 states
ArkansasLouisianaNew MexicoOklahomaTexasNaohiro M.
Language pairs: English into Japanese, Japanese into English
Interpretation modes: Consecutive
Settings: Telephone, Video Remote, On Site
A focused and patient Japanese translator, Naohiro brings seven years of experience to English to Japanese translation across legal, medical and technical content. His document translation work covers immigration materials as well as IT and software documents. He translates and revises user interfaces, marketing materials and training guides, along with transcripts and subtitles. Drawing on a strong IT industry background, he also handles machine translation post-editing and localizes complex sales materials and system implementation content. As a Japanese interpreter, Naohiro provides interpretation services in both English-to-Japanese and Japanese-to-English directions. A legal interpreter and medical interpreter, he handles consecutive assignments by phone and video as well as on-site.
Katsuhiro Y.
Language pairs: English into Japanese
Katsuhiro provides English to Japanese translation backed by 15 years of experience, preserving tone and cultural context while adapting content for diverse audiences. As a Japanese translator, Katsuhiro handles legal translation for complex documents, medical translation for healthcare materials, and creative marketing content. Strong attention to detail supports precise work, flexible collaboration, and reliable long-term partnerships.
Service areas
Mide O.
Language pairs: Japanese into English, English into Japanese
Mide is a Japanese translator with seven years of experience providing Japanese to English translation and working from English into Japanese. Mide handles medical translation for clinical trial protocols, regulatory submissions and medical device manuals, following strict industry standards and maintaining precise terminology. Legal translation work covers contracts, patents and litigation materials, as well as intellectual property filings aligned with relevant civil and commercial codes. Skilled in computer-assisted tools, terminology management and quality assurance, Mide develops bilingual glossaries, optimizes workflows and conducts linguistic validation to improve consistency, accuracy and readability across complex projects.
Service areas
Shuuji S.
Language pairs: Japanese into English
Shuuji is a dedicated translator and proofreader specializing in literary and general content, with additional experience in media and legal texts. A native US-English speaker with over eight years of Japanese study, Shuuji holds JLPT N1 certification and a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Language and Literature. Professional work includes translating and editing manga, video games, and various documents from Japanese into English, as well as providing English-to-English language services. Proficient in industry tools such as memoQ and Smartcat, Shuuji approaches each project with a focus on accuracy and cultural nuance. Available for both short-term and long-term freelance engagements, Shuuji adapts to specific project timelines and requirements. This commitment to quality extends across diverse text types, ensuring reliable results for clients seeking expert linguistic support.
Stephen H.
Language pairs: Japanese into English
Stephen is a professional translator with over two decades of experience specializing in Japanese-to-English language services. His expertise spans legal, financial, business, educational, and literary fields, with a strong focus on academic papers in the social sciences, corporate financial reports, and internal communications. He also handles advertising materials, business agreements, litigation support documents, technical instruction manuals, speeches, and tourism literature. Prior to establishing a freelance career, Stephen worked as a company employee translating educational software products for international markets, successfully negotiating distribution agreements that resulted in significant sales volumes. He holds an undergraduate degree in economics and possesses advanced proficiency in Japanese, demonstrated by JLPT Level 1 certification. Stephen utilizes modern computer-assisted translation tools to ensure accuracy and consistency across diverse projects ranging from consumer surveys to complex technical documentation.
Service areas
Japanese3 states
IdahoOregonWashingtonQuyen N.
Language pairs: English into Vietnamese, Japanese into Vietnamese
Quyen is a professional translator with over ten years of experience bridging English, Japanese, and Vietnamese. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese, Quyen specializes in legal, medical, technical, financial, marketing, IT, software, education, scientific, and business fields. The portfolio includes extensive work in localization, subtitling, and language quality assurance for major global entertainment studios and technology firms. Known for precision and cultural accuracy, Quyen excels at researching complex terminology to ensure high-quality output under tight deadlines. Proficient in industry-standard tools such as Trados and Memsource, Quyen manages diverse projects ranging from literary translation and video game localization to corporate documentation and multimedia content. This dedicated approach guarantees reliable results for clients across various sectors.
Yumiko U.
Language pairs: Japanese into English, English into Japanese
Interpretation modes: Consecutive, Simultaneous
Settings: On Site, Video Remote
Yumiko is a professional Japanese-English interpreter with 13 years of experience specializing in consecutive and simultaneous interpretation across on-site and video remote settings. She holds an MA in International Politics and a BA in International Studies. Yumiko provides bidirectional interpretation between Japanese and English, with expertise spanning business, financial, IT/software, and marketing sectors. Her client portfolio includes major global corporations such as Microsoft, Google, Facebook, TikTok, Cisco, Intel, IBM, and Dell, along with financial institutions like Bank of America Merrill Lynch, VISA, and UBS. She has also supported investor relations events for leading Japanese companies including Nintendo, Panasonic, Honda, and Sumitomo Chemical. Yumiko has interpreted for high-profile keynote speakers and regularly serves repeat clients across diverse industries.
Kenneth L.
Language pairs: English into Japanese, Japanese into English
Interpretation modes: Consecutive, Simultaneous
Settings: On Site, Video Remote, Telephone
Kenneth is a translator and interpreter with four decades of professional experience, working from Japanese into English in both consecutive and simultaneous modes. He provides on-site, video remote, and telephone interpretation across legal, business, and general settings. Kenneth holds a bachelor's degree in Nutritional Science. His legal interpretation work includes more than 500 appearances in misdemeanor, felony, and civil cases, depositions, and administrative proceedings. He has supported patent infringement and arbitration matters for major corporations and law firms. Kenneth's conference interpretation portfolio spans technical topics such as data warehousing, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, and earth science research. His translation background includes editorial work for international news organizations, market research reports for multinational clients, and analysis of Japanese press and scholarly publications.
Service areas
Japanese4 states
ArizonaCaliforniaNevadaOregonKaori H.
Language pairs: Japanese into English
Interpretation modes: Consecutive, Simultaneous
Settings: On Site, Video Remote, Telephone
Kaori is a Japanese-to-English interpreter specializing in legal, education, literary, business, and general subject matter. She provides consecutive and simultaneous interpretation across on-site, video remote, and telephone settings. Kaori holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education and is a Tier A Japanese-English Court Interpreter certified by the state supreme court, as well as a provisionally qualified court interpreter certified by a state superior court. With decades of professional experience, Kaori has interpreted for criminal and civil court proceedings, arbitrations, depositions, and court-martial proceedings. Her business and government work includes conference and site visit interpretation for visiting officials, corporate clients, and municipal delegations.
Service areas
Japanese6 states
ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoNevadaNew MexicoUtahKeiko P.
Language pairs: Japanese into English, English into Japanese
Interpretation modes: Consecutive, Simultaneous
Settings: On Site, Video Remote, Telephone
Keiko is a certified medical and court interpreter with over a decade of professional experience, providing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation between Japanese and English. She holds a BA in English and carries certifications as a Certified Medical Interpreter through the NBCMI, a Certified KUDO Interpreter, and state court certifications across multiple jurisdictions. Keiko delivers on-site, video remote, and telephone interpretation across a broad range of specialized fields, including legal, technical, marketing, financial, medical, business, immigration, IT/software, and scientific domains. Her medical and pharmaceutical portfolio includes regulatory GMP audits, FDA and PMDA inspections, clinical trial interviews, and remote simultaneous interpretation for high-level conferences covering topics such as radio-ligand therapy, narcolepsy, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. On the legal side, Keiko regularly supports court proceedings and depositions, bringing depth and precision to every engagement.
Service areas
Japanese6 states
IndianaKentuckyMichiganOhioPennsylvaniaWest VirginiaMieko B.
Language pairs: Japanese into English, English into Japanese
Interpretation modes: Simultaneous, Consecutive
Settings: On Site, Video Remote, Telephone
Mieko is a highly experienced translator and interpreter with four decades of professional experience. She provides translation from Japanese into English and interpretation from English into Japanese across simultaneous and consecutive modes, available on-site, via video remote, and by telephone. Her specializations span legal, marketing, financial, IT/software, education, business, general, and technical fields. Mieko holds a Juris Doctor degree with a Business Law Certificate and a Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies and Planning. As a registered court interpreter, she has extensive experience in Japanese document investigation for litigation and legal proceedings, including translating key discovery documents and interpreting witness depositions. Her conference interpretation work has supported world-class leaders, and her consulting background includes negotiating exclusive licensing and distribution agreements for major corporate clients.
Kazunobu K.
Language pairs: English into Japanese, Japanese into English
Interpretation modes: Consecutive
Settings: On Site, Video Remote, Telephone
Kazunobu is a qualified linguist providing translation and interpretation services between English and Japanese. Specializing in medical, education, and general content, Kazunobu has completed approximately 150 assignments, primarily medical appointments and school conferences. Interpretation services are offered in consecutive mode across on-site, video remote, and telephone settings. Kazunobu holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and has completed 60 hours of Health Care Interpreter Training. Additional qualifications include advanced high oral proficiency on the ACTFL scale, CPR certification, and completion of an HSI instructor development course. Kazunobu also serves as a Music Together specialist for early childhood music and movement programs.
Service areas
Japanese5 states
CaliforniaIdahoNevadaOregonWashingtonLewis H.
Language pairs: Japanese into English
Japanese to English translation is Lewis’s primary focus, backed by 10 years of experience with specialized documents and digital content. As a Japanese translator, he handles medical translation involving pharmaceutical, dental, insurance, and clinical records, with close attention to terminology, regulatory requirements, and stylistic consistency. His document translation work also includes reviewing source materials, proofreading completed text, and cross-checking critical details for accuracy. Lewis contributes to English localization and linguistic quality assurance for Japanese role-playing games, identifying contextual mismatches, language bugs, and issues affecting the player experience. He also has experience evaluating multilingual AI content, testing chatbots, reviewing audio transcriptions, and refining model outputs through detailed prompt development.
Akiko F.
Language pairs: English into Japanese
Interpretation modes: Simultaneous, Consecutive
Settings: Video Remote, Telephone
Akiko provides English into Japanese interpretation for legal proceedings and technical discussions, drawing on seven years of experience. As a Japanese interpreter, she uses consecutive delivery for attorney-client communications and court matters involving criminal, civil and family cases. She also works simultaneously when proceedings or business discussions require real-time language support. By video and phone, she handles assignments involving engineering, manufacturing and information technology. Her background as a legal interpreter includes traffic and juvenile proceedings as well as probate matters. Akiko is a court-registered interpreter and has completed continuing court interpreter training, along with dedicated courses in consecutive, simultaneous and conference work. She has also served as a contract Japanese liaison for a government agency. In addition, she provides technical translation for automotive, telecommunications and software content.
Service areas
Japanese6 states
IndianaKentuckyMichiganOhioPennsylvaniaWest VirginiaKanako F.
Language pairs: Japanese into English, English into Japanese
Interpretation modes: Consecutive
Settings: On Site, Video Remote, Telephone
Kanako is a Japanese interpreter with 15 years of experience in legal proceedings, healthcare encounters, business meetings and school settings. A court-registered interpreter and trained medical interpreter, she provides consecutive interpretation services on-site and supports remote communication by video or phone. Her legal work is grounded in courtroom protocol, confidentiality and impartiality, while her healthcare assignments draw on medical terminology, ethics and cultural competency. Kanako also brings extensive experience to Japanese to English translation and works as a Japanese translator from English into Japanese. Her document translation background covers legal materials, business manuals and financial content. She has also localized software interfaces, websites and instructional materials involving blockchain, cryptocurrency and gameplay, providing linguistic review and quality assurance for Japanese audiences.
Tamayo Y.
Language pairs: English into Japanese, Japanese into English
Interpretation modes: Consecutive
Settings: On Site, Video Remote, Telephone
Tamayo is a Japanese interpreter with 12 years of experience providing consecutive interpretation services from English into Japanese and Japanese into English. As a legal interpreter, Tamayo supports civil and immigration depositions, administrative hearings, and court proceedings on-site, by video, and over the phone. Medical interpreter experience spans hospital and clinic consultations involving organ transplants, IVF treatment, and oncology care. HIPAA training supports careful handling of sensitive healthcare matters. Tamayo has also assisted with medical emergencies and clinical trial inquiries, including unblinding requests. Additional strengths include evaluating language professionals, administering oral assessments, and mentoring new practitioners on quality assurance. Tamayo holds U.S. government clearance and has facilitated complex discussions involving finance, automotive manufacturing, and investor relations. Written Japanese-to-English translation work includes medical studies, test results, and business correspondence.
Service areas
Japanese4 states
ArizonaCaliforniaNevadaOregonYoyo Yong Beom K.
Language pairs: English into Korean, Korean into English, German into Korean, Japanese into Korean
Interpretation modes: Consecutive, Simultaneous
Settings: On Site, Video Remote, Telephone
Yoyo is a court-certified Korean interpreter and is court-approved for federal court work, with 22 years of experience. A German interpreter and Japanese interpreter for speech into Korean, Yoyo interprets on-site, by video, and by phone for depositions, hearings, trials, and immigration proceedings. Legal assignments encompass intellectual property, corporate disputes, personal injury cases, and criminal matters. Pharmaceutical manufacturing inspections and regulatory audits add substantial medical and technical depth. Yoyo has also evaluated Korean-language court interpreting candidates and appeared as the featured Korean language professional on a nationally televised program. Written work includes Korean to English translation and English-to-Korean rendering of contracts, legal records, and medical documents. Yoyo also translates German and Japanese documents into Korean for technical and business use.
Seth D.
Language pairs: Japanese into English
Japanese to English translation anchors Seth’s work with software content, technical interface text, and general documents. A Japanese translator and quality checker, he translates varied material into clear, concise English while preserving meaning and context. He also proofreads completed files, double-checking terminology, consistency, grammar, and formatting before delivery. Familiarity with memoQ and Trados aids his document translation workflow, while experience with word-processing tools and data entry strengthens careful file preparation. Seth holds Japan Foundation N1 Certification and has more than 10 years of Japanese language study. His background in AI training adds practical insight into technology-related content and the importance of precise language. Attention to detail shapes both his translation and final quality checks.
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