Sequoia Translation
Experts in high quality Japanese - English translation, editing-proofreading and native checking
Services
We specialise in translating, refining and providing native checking for a wide range of business, technical, legal and academic writing.Translation
We provide high quality Japanese-English translations. Each translation is reviewed by a native English speaker and US lawyer with over 25 years of experience working internationally as a general counsel for major global corporations and technology ventures.Native Checking
Our native checking works to refine and ensure that the English document is written in a manner which clearly, properly and naturally communicates to English readers. If requested, we will adapt the tone and style to suit different types of audiences.Editing-Proofreading
Based on our client’s needs and requests, we refine and check the accuracy of documents to: + simplify the text to ease understanding + raise the level of professionalism + proofread for proper syntax, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
About
We are a team of professional, native Japanese and English speakers with a deep understanding of Japanese culture and international business. With years of experience in drafting, editing and producing high quality writing, we are absolutely committed to delivering top quality services, while building and maintaining the highest levels of client satisfaction and long term trust.
David Karl
David is a US native and Japanese speaker who has worked for over 20 years as a general counsel for international companies in the United States, Europe and the Middle East. During this time he worked extensively in drafting and supervising the editing of a wide range of commercial, legal and training documents, and in teaching writing skills.
Misako Guinn
Misako is a native Japanese speaker now based in the UK, with extensive experience in teaching Japanese as a foreign language to English speakers and providing Japanese- English translation services. She has also worked for more than 20 years as a special-needs teacher in the Japanese school system.