Grad. Dip. in Translating &Interpreting, RMIT University, Melbourne

| Dip. in Permaculture 🌱 | Supporting businesses & government with expert human translation & interpreting in the age of AI.

I am committed to delivering high-quality services through rigorous quality control 🔍 and ongoing professional development.📚
•　NAATI Certified Translation (EN ↔ JP) 📜
- Translation, Editing, Proofreading
•　Interpreting🎤
- On-site and remote
• Recertified every three years to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity

💬 Bridging Cultures, One Word at a Time 🌏🇯🇵🇦🇺

Are you looking for a translator & interpreter who values quality ✅, confidentiality 🔒, and trust 🤝?

I help government agencies 🏛 and businesses 💼 communicate effectively with Japanese audiences in Australia & beyond.

While AI 🤖 can translate text, only a human interpreter can capture the nuances, tone, and cultural meaning essential for business meetings 🗣 and complex situations.

🌸 Ichigo Ichie (一期一会) — “Treasure every encounter.”
This Japanese proverb inspires me to treat every project and meeting as unique and irreplaceable. I bring this philosophy to every interaction, valuing the relationships I build and nurture. My clients frequently return for future projects, motivated by their satisfaction and trust in my work. (See recommendations below for their feedback.)

👥 Professional Memberships:
•　AUSIT (Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators)
•　JAT (Japan Association of Translators)
•　ATA (American Translators Association)
•　TIA (Translators and Interpreters Australia, the union in Australia that represents translators and interpreters)

🌱 Outside of work, I’m a permaculturist & community cook 🥕🥘 — cultivating garlic, growing greens, and cooking for my community. Whether in the kitchen or tending my garlic patch, I strive to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

🛠 Tools: Phrase (Memsource) | Smartcat | MemoQ | Adobe Acrobat

📩 For inquiries or quotes: mikoto@matranslations.com
I look forward to connecting with you!

Mikoto Araki