We offer several “one-time” services that you can request as needed. Please contact us to request a service, we will aim to reply within 24 hours. You can click each service to see more information including costs, examples and more.

Document translation

We offer a document translation service. Our aim is to deliver our translator service quickly, for a reasonable cost.

Languages: Between Japanese and  English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Russian

Interpretation

Need help understanding what is being said, or conveying what you want to say? If Japanese isn’t your strong suit, don’t worry. We provide an interpretation service. We can accompany you to meetings or appointments where you may need help.

Languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian

Forms completion

We can fill in any forms or documents that you need completed. Examples include: Changing your rental apartment and informing city hall, signing up for a credit card, applying for your ward’s “family support” services. Many people use this service for school application forms in Japanese.

Schooling support/applications

There are many types of daycare in Japan. There is nursery (hoikuen), which is generally for families with working parents. Then from age 3-5 there is kindergarten (yochien). This often finishes at 2pm, but these days there are more suitable options for working parents. Then there are company daycares, unlicensed daycares, kodomoen (a mix of yochien and hoikuen) and more. All with their own application systems. We can help you navigate this complex system of paperwork and deadlines in order to help your child get into the best school possible.We can offer one-time services, such as calling one school for your and asking questions, or arranging your visit. Or we offer a comprehensive package involving researching your local options for you, arranging your school visits, accompanying you to the visit and filling out your application documents.

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Payment is generally made by credit card. Document translation, Forms completion, and Schooling support must be paid in advance. Credit cards accepted are VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, Diners, and Discover. For Interpretation, for In-person interpretation, we ask for a deposit of 3300 yen in advance, and the rest will be charged according to the number of hours the interpreter is available. All phone calls will be billed at a later date.