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How is the cost of Japanese to English Translation calculated?
Translation costs are generally calculated according to the number of words in the source text. It is particularly important to bear this...
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Certified Translation
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How Did English Become a Global Language?
How Did English Become a Global Language? 日本語はこちらをクリックしてください An estimated 1.8 billion people across the globe can speak at least some...
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Literary Translation Specialism
Any field of translation delivers numerous challenges. Translators should boast both language skills and knowledge of the concepts...
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Specialising in Technical translation
Translation is always a complex, multifaceted undertaking that demands diverse skills. In addition, every industry or field boasts its...
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The popularity of cheerleading in Japan
An activity that was first seen in America, cheerleading is now practised around the world, and most certainly in Japan. Cheerleading...
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Specialization in the Translation Industry
Translation is a complex undertaking and so translation professionals require multiple skills. Language skills alone are not enough to...
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How do we ensure the timely delivery of projects?
Translation can be a pressurised, fast-paced industry. One in which most projects have deadlines, and those deadlines can be...
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How is Christmas Celebrated in Japan?
Christmas is not a traditional or official holiday in Japan. But Western influences have led to the country celebrating Christmas and in...
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How Do Japanese Subtitles Differ from Those in the West?
Subtitling is crucial to bridging language and cultural divides. The right subtitles give viewers access to foreign media while...
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Human Powered Academy: Enabling Translators to Enhance Their Knowledge and Skills
Translation is an evolving and fluid industry that is continually impacted by new technology and ideas. Professional translators must...
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The Global Popularity of Japanese Creative Writing: From Haiku to Manga
Japanese creative writing has captured the world’s imagination and encompasses traditional literature, poetry, modern novels, video game...
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Understanding the Nuances of Japanese Legal Translation: Challenges and Best Practices
Errors when translating legal document s can have serious consequences. Contracts may be invalidated or rendered non-binding. Depositions...
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Culture Day in Japan: Honouring the Arts, Freedom, and Japanese Heritage
Culture Day, or Bunka no Hi (文化の日), is celebrated in Japan on November 3rd each year. Dedicated to promoting the arts, academia, and...
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The impact of an aging population on Japanese industry
Home to more centenarians than anywhere else, Japan boasts an aging population that is now the oldest in the world. Almost 29% of people...
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Localizing E-commerce for the Japanese Market
Japan boasts the third largest ecommerce market in the world together with an outstanding logistics infrastructure. The country clearly...
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Translation memories and their significance
In today’s globalized world, content is increasingly being shared across languages and cultures. Translation is playing an ever-more...
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Transcreation vs. Translation: Which is More Effective for Japanese Marketing?
Marketing in any territory demands a carefully conceived and tailored approach. Japan presents specific challenges courtesy of the unique...
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Challenges of Translating Traditional Japanese Medicine (Kampō) for Western Audiences
Any form of Japanese medical translation is extremely challenging. Medical texts and content are loaded with technical terminology,...
Sep 18, 20245 min read

Why Japanese Businesses Should Consider Local SEO
Japan is one of the most digital ly connected countries in the world. Japanese consumer s increasingly rely on online search es to find...
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