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Certified Japanese Translator and Interpreter | Shizuka Otake

I’m a bicultural Japanese-American with New York and Tokyo work experience.

 
 

Why I'm Bilingual and Bicultural

I grew up in New York, attending public school on weekdays and Japanese school on Saturdays. At home and during summers in Osaka, I was immersed in Japanese.

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After graduating from college and law school, I lived and worked in Tokyo for four years.

By working in law, fashion editorial, and cosmetics, I discovered that I really enjoy helping people communicate in English and Japanese.

Since 2000, I've been an independent interpreter and translator. I work with clients from diverse fields including marketing, law, cosmetics, finance, government, and non-profits.

My favorite assignments are long-term projects where I can become a valuable team member who engages on a deep and continuing level with ongoing projects.

Clients say I'm responsive, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and easy to work with.

 

Professional Qualifications

ATA-Certified for Japanese to English Translation

Member of the New York State Bar

New York and New Jersey court-certified Japanese Interpreter

More than 20 years of interpretation and translation experience

Law firm, cosmetic company, fashion magazine, and accounting firm experience

 

Education

J.D. from Washington College of Law, American University

B.A. in Professional Writing from Carnegie Mellon University