Services
Translation, interpreting and localisation across Japanese, Chinese and English. Bidirectional Japanese ⇔ Chinese translation of contracts, business documents, websites, publications and video subtitles, plus on-site interpreting, adapted to cultural context so that it reads naturally.
Translation by field
Each field has its own page setting out the documents we handle, how the work runs and how fees are structured.
- Life-science translation and interpreting Manuals, catalogues, distribution agreements and tender documents for research reagents, laboratory instruments and consumables. Interpreting at trade shows, meetings and instrument demonstrations.
- Multilingual services for manufacturers and factories Equipment manuals, HMI screens, work instructions, maintenance and safety training materials. On-site interpreting for commissioning, handover and audits.
- Certified translation of Japanese documents Certificates for immigration authorities, universities and government offices abroad. Three formats, from a translation certificate to a sworn affidavit, apostille included.
- Certified translation of legal documents for visa and immigration applications Court judgments, police certificates and statutory provisions, translated into English with sworn certification. IRCC submissions completed.
Rates
Rates are based on source character count. A formal quote is issued by the next business day after we review your documents. All figures are estimates.
All prices shown include consumption tax.
Translation (per source character)
Interpretation Rates
We offer consecutive interpretation for Japanese ⇔ Chinese and Chinese ⇔ English, for meetings, business negotiations, and on-site accompaniment. All figures are estimates.
Transportation: billed separately at actual cost.
"Half day" and "full day" refer to hours on call, not hours of active work.
Cancellation: free up to 8 days prior / 50% from 2-7 days prior / 100% on the day before or the day of.
For conference or simultaneous interpretation, please contact us separately.
For Professional Offices & Corporate Clients: Certificate Translation (Chinese ⇔ Japanese)
We provide clearly priced translation of Chinese notarized documents and certificates for administrative scrivener, judicial scrivener, and tax accountant offices. The translations can be used as supporting documents for inheritance procedures, residence status applications, company incorporation, and related filings.
Translation certificate (with translator signature and company seal): ¥1,100 per copy
Documents not listed above are quoted individually. Longer contracts, business plans, and similar documents are charged by source character count under the plans above.
Business Terms
- Payment: invoice payment available (month-end closing, payment by end of following month)
- Delivery: PDF (please consult us for paper delivery by post of a stamped original)
- Rush requests: express handling available (+50%, same day to next business day)
- Volume discounts are available for offices that request translation work on an ongoing basis
How It Works
- 01 Inquiry
Let us know the content and volume of your documents.
- 02 Free Sample
Your first request includes a free sample so you can check the quality before deciding.
- 03 Quote (by the next business day)
After reviewing the documents, we send a formal quote by the next business day.
- 04 Translation & Delivery
Work begins after your confirmation. We invoice as AZ LLC.