I have been studying Japanese since high school, and lived and worked in Japan for three-and-a-half years. During my time in Japan I not only translated, but also worked as an English teacher. This gave me valuable insight into the interactions between Japanese and English as well as how to properly convey the intent of the original Japanese into natural English phrasing. Adding to this, I studied Japanese culture, society, and history both in college and during my time there, which has increased my understanding of the language and strengthened my ability to provide accurate, realistic translations. I have also worked as an instructor for a remedial writing-intensive course at California State University Sacramento, so you can be confident that I will provide you with a strong finished product in English. Currently I am JLPT N2 certified, and I expect to reach N1 in the near future. I look forward to using these skills to aid in your project.