Japanese to English translator
About
I am a Japanese to English translator based in California, USA with a specialization in entertainment translation. I spent three years in Akita, Japan teaching English as a part of the JET Program. I have a Master's in Japanese Language Pedagogy from The Ohio State University and am a graduate of Japan Visualmedia Translation Academy. I am also an avid koto player with several years of experience (check out an article I wrote for USJETAA in my portfolio)!Interested in working with me? Get in touch!
Portfolio
Me and the Alien Mumu
An alien named Mumu is a survivor of a civil war that saw the destruction of his planet's scientists, leaving only its fools alive. In an attempt to understand the advanced technology his people left behind, he's infiltrated earth to study their so-called "home appliances." So begins the adventures of Sakurako, Mumu's new and unexpected accomplice.
Don't Mind Me, I'm Just a Black Widow x3
Cornelia Rosenblatt, 18 years old, is on her way to Duke Spencer's estate for her third marriage. Her father, Baron Rosenblatt, made deals with wealthy men seeking care from a young, beautiful wife, using the money to pay off his debts. She had long since given up on the prospect of a happy marriage. This is a story of a young woman who finds love and happiness at last.
The True Value of the Throwaway Bride
The members of the Norstalt family, regarded for their supernatural gifts, scorn Elena as useless. She is forced to take the place of her half-sister to marry Yuri, the cursed prince of Lodenium! However, the prince himself is nowhere to be seen. Instead, Elena finds herself surrounded by kind-hearted people. But one day she meets a strange wolf...
I Died at Your Behest
Natalie was forced to marry a nobleman in another country. She was treated cruelly by her mother-in-law and servants. Even her husband challenged her to die. She did--thinking she had nothing left to live for. When she opened her eyes, she was alive, back in her happy life from ten years ago. If she tries, maybe she can change her fate...and avoid the tragedy that awaits her.
The Resurrected Evil Princess Rewrites her Dark Past
A thrilling revenge story with romance! Ariadne only wished for her loving half-brother, Siegbert, to be king...but he betrayed her. But the moment she was executed, she was back in time. Ariadne found herself as a fifteen-year-old girl, before she even met Siegbert. Now she can redo everything...to avoid that bad ending!
Rinko and Her Kept Man
Rinko was 11 when her mother ran away. While searching for her, Rinko comes across a man named Haruno collapsed in the middle of an intersection. She is alarmed to learn that he is a self-described "kept man," but overcome by loneliness, she makes an unusual proposition. This is a story of an unusual relationship between two unusual characters and their heartbreaking and heartwarming time together.
It's Mealtime, Mr. Fenrir! (Chapters 11-30)
Sachi Imari suddenly finds herself summoned to another world as a sacrifice to Fenrir, the Demon Lord! However, she is surprised to find that Fenrir is starving and exhausted, and decides to cook a meal for him out of pity. Impressed by her cooking, Fenrir orders Sachi to become his personal chef. Now, the only question is: What will Sachi prepare for Fenrir’s dinner today?
JAT 21st Annual Translation Contest Runner-up
Unannounced
Volumes 1-2 of a slice-of-life manga, release date TBD.
Volumes 1-10 of a historical fiction manga, to be released Fall 2026.
Writing
Koto Lessons and Old War Stories: Building Bridges Through Music Exchange
Contact
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