Looking for literary success in the Japanese market?

Want to broaden your Japanese target audience? Read this informative case study , and discover how one British author conquered the domestic Japan market

Summary:

• In less than 2 weeks the Japanese edition of Memoires of Japan 1946 (A People Bowed But Not Broken) ranked in the TOP 100 on AMAZON JAPAN.
• The translated Japanese edition of Memoires of Japan 1946 (A People Bowed But Not Broken) has now been entered into Japan’s National Diet Library, or 国立国会図書館. The National Diet Library is similar in purpose and scope to the U.S. Library of Congress
• UPDATE - In the years since Memories Of Japan 1946 was published in Japanese, it has rarely ranked below 100K on AMAZON JAPAN!

Now, most authors out there -especially Indy Authors- may feel that’s all good & well especially if you’re an established author…. I hear you! Fact is, this...

If you’re in a hurry for a professional Japanese translation, planning ahead can make all the difference

While it’s tempting to rush into a project, even a basic plan helps ensure your translation is delivered accurately and on time. Let’s look at some practical tips to speed up your project without compromising quality.

Why Planning Ahead Saves You Time

Translation projects can quickly get messy if requirements aren’t clear from the start. You don’t need a detailed roadmap, but knowing where you’re headed will keep everything on track. Here are a few key questions to consider:

• Does everything in your content really need to be translated?
• Can illustrations, charts, or images replace blocks of text? (In translation a picture truly is worth a thousand words!)
• Is your content finalized? Revisions during translation will slow everything down.

Skipping these steps could turn your...

When dealing with Certified Japanese Translation, one question often comes up: Does the Statement of Certification need a signature or a stamp (hanko)?

The Statement of Certification is the document that makes your translation an official certified translation. It’s issued by the translator or the Japanese translation company that completed the work, certifying the accuracy of the translation. Without this, relevant authorities won’t accept your Japanese-to-English translation of legal documents.

Now, what about the hanko? A hanko is the Japanese term for a stamp or seal, widely used in Japan to authenticate documents.

Signature or Hanko: So, What’s the Difference?

Here’s where things get interesting.

The choice between a signature and a hanko depends on the customs of the country where your certified translation will be submitted:

• In Western countries, a signature is the...

Like most things translation, this term is the stuff of no small amount of confusion!

Stick with me here; we’ll clear it all up

But first, since you’re reading this article you have a need for translation. You are also probably wondering what type of translation option is best for your requirements. Below are the different types of translations at a glance:
1 Computer Translation
2 Post-edited Machine Translation (PEMT, also known as the Sow’s Ear of Translation!)
3 Translation Crowd-sourcing
4 Translation Cloud
5 Professional Human Translation

Getting back on track, computer translation is a generic term that actually refers to 2 completely different types of translation using -no surprise here- computers:

• Machine Translation (MT) and
• Computer Assisted Translation (CAT).

Machine Translation
A human translator supports the machine. That is, a computer program, or software...

This post is a continuation of the mini-article series Japanese Translation Services: Do the work with a winning methodology

Use the pointers suggested here to develop a translation methodology of your own, one that suits your work style and which will enable you to translate more efficiently and accurately. Regardless of whether you’re an English Japanese translator or a client of a Translation Company Japan, there is something here for you. So, read on & profit!

1. Read the original document
2. Research the translation
3. Now, do the work
   A) Translate into your Native language, ONLY
   B) Let Stalk Strine
   C) Culture does factor into translation
   D) Know your limits
   E) Context is important
   F) Simple is best
   G) What is NOT written is as important as what is written
   H) Give it natural flair
4. Ask the right questions
5. Compare with the original
6. Edit (proof) the translation
7. Sleep on it!
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