Freelance Japanese to English Translator with over 15 years of experience

Lived in Japan for more than 10 years, recently relocated to Australia.

Currently combining translation work with part-time study.

I love learning, and am a perpetual student. I love translation because of all the opportunities to
research and expand my knowledge base.

About me: https://go.proz.com/success-stories/michelle-komura-japanese-to-english-psychological-science-neuroscience-linguistics-japanese-media

My expertise is in: 

(1) Academic translation (psychological science, dementia, autism, neuroscience, linguistics) 

(2) Japanese Media (television dramas, movie scripts, and newspaper articles).

I have experience with a wide range of texts including: research reports, journal articles, textbooks, journalism and PR materials.

Homepage: https://www.linguist-at-work.com/

Education 

Bachelor of Psychological Science, 2018 (University of New England)  

Master of Applied Linguistics, 2008 (Monash University)

Master of Arts (Media), 2007 (Doshisha University)

Monbusho Intensive Japanese Course, 2004 (Kyoto University)

Master of Arts (Advanced Japanese Studies), 2004 (Sheffield University)

JPLT 1 (2003)

JETRO Level II (2002)

Bachelor of Arts (Japanese Double Major), 2000 (University of Queensland)


Rates are negotiated based on subject and volume


Major Projects include :

Translation of the Home page for the Osaka Port and Harbor Bureau, 2003
(Updated annually by bureau staff since then)
http://www.city.osaka.lg.jp/contents/wdu020/port/