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Tanya Translations

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I provide high-quality human translations from Japanese to native English so that individuals and organizations can understand and use documents to help them succeed in Japan and the U.S.
If you are a Japanese business, I can help you find your English voice and expand your global reach from Japan.


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January 2023–June 2024

Western Governor's University

IT - Cloud Computing Track - 3 semesters
August 2005–May 2008

Kent State University

MA - Japanese to English Translation
August 1997–May 2002

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

BFA - Graphic Design
Spring Semester 2001

Kansai Gaidai University

Exchange Student

Certifications & Awards

  • Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 2 (May 2004)
  • CompTIA A+ ce Certification (issued Jun 2023)
  • CompTIA IT Operations Specialist - CIOS Stackable Certification (issued Dec 2023)
  • CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist – CSIS Stackable Certification (issued Mar 2024)
  • 1st Quarter 2025 Linguist in the Spotlight Award (awarded May 2025) - Global Language Strategies

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Need your Japanese website translated into English?

I can translate your existing website into native English so you can reach out to audiences all over the world.

I helped the Japan-Virginia Society revamp their website. The new site went live in July 2024, and I continue to provide translation support and site maintenance.
(https://www.japan-virginia.org)

Technologies I work with

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Having worked in the Quality Assurance department at a Tier 1 autoparts supplier, I have translated various documents dealing with technical content from Japanese to English. Allow me to handle your drawings, reports, and SOPs specializing in Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality Assurance.

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I have several years of experience translating official documents, including but not limited to family registers, marriage certificates, birth certificates, passports, and driver's licenses, from Japanese into English.

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How it Works
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  • E-mail me for discussion and send your document so that I can review the file and provide an accurate quote of cost and expected turnaround time.

  • Upon agreement, I will send you a secure link for payment. I can start working on your document(s) once payment is completed.

  • Receive your document within the turnaround time and in the format discussed. With your final agreement, the transaction is completed.

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