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Japanese Localization QA Tester

$25/hr

Japanese QA Tester Location : Remote Part-time Requirements * Native-level fluency in Japanese language (grammar, vocabulary, composition, punctuation) * Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Sony Corporation

Localization Translator

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

MUST BE BUSINESS PROFICIENT AND BILINGUAL IN JAPANESE POSITION SUMMARY The Localization Translator will work on translation and localization of Japanese games and anime titles to North America. The ...

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Localization Business Analyst

New York, NY · Remote

$44.75 - $61.75/hr

Key Responsibilities Localization • Define business and functional requirements for multilingual content delivery (Brazilian Portuguese, Mexican Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese). • Support ...

Sega of America

Producer (Bilingual Japanese)

Irvine, CA · On-site

$85K - $103.50K/yr

Hybrid Work Model #LI-hybrid Job Summary: (Bilingual Japanese Skills Required) Producers coordinate ... Localization, Marketing, QA, game development, 1st party, consumer research and more, to the ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for japanese localization in the United States is $46.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.14 and $50.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Japanese Localization job involves adapting content, such as websites, software, games, or marketing materials, for a Japanese-speaking audience. This process goes beyond direct translation—it includes cultural adjustments, formatting changes, and ensuring the content resonates with local norms and expectations. Professionals in this field, such as translators, editors, and localization specialists, work to maintain authenticity while preserving the original message. Strong language skills in both Japanese and the source language, along with cultural awareness, are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Japanese Localization position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Japanese Localization, you need fluency in both Japanese and English, a deep understanding of cultural nuances, and experience in translation or localization processes. Familiarity with CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools, localization management systems, and industry certifications such as JLPT or ATA can be highly beneficial. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective cross-functional communication distinguish top performers. These skills ensure accurate, culturally appropriate translations that resonate with target audiences and support seamless project delivery.

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As a Japanese Localization specialist, your daily responsibilities might include translating and adapting content such as websites, software, marketing materials, or documentation to fit Japanese cultural and linguistic standards. You may review translations from external vendors, troubleshoot localization issues, maintain glossaries and style guides, and collaborate with product managers, engineers, and designers. Working across global teams often requires managing deadlines in multiple time zones and participating in meetings to align on project requirements. This combination of tasks ensures the end product feels authentic and user-friendly for Japanese audiences.
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Japanese Localization Internship

Rhombus Power, Inc.

Palo Alto, CA

$25.75 - $34/hr

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Posted 17 days ago

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Location

Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

As a Japanese Localization Intern at Rhombus Power, you will own the end-to-end Japanese language experience across our AI-powered tools, intelligence products, and digital platforms- ensuring that every word, interface element, and user-facing output is not only accurate, but culturally precise and operationally effective for Japanese-speaking audiences.

Our Localization team perform rigorous linguistic and cultural adaptation of English-language content into Japanese, guided by product requirements, client needs, and platform style standards. Outputs span UI localization, defense and military database terminology database, intelligence product translation, and Japanese-language AI training data.

Candidates must excel at collaborative work and exhibit strong interpersonal skills, as this role operates at the intersection of product, engineering, intelligence analysis, and business development teams.

Successful candidates will be detail-obsessed self-starters who can manage competing priorities across multiple product lines without sacrificing linguistic precision. This is a fast-paced environment where global events, product release cycles, and AI development timelines drive the pace.

A writing sample with English original and Japanese translation will be required as part of your application. All samples must be your own work, produced within the last three years, and should be one to three pages in length on a global affairs or international issues topic.  

Responsibilities

  • Translate and adapt English-language UI and product content into Japanese, ensuring readability and cultural fit across all platforms.
  • Translate military and defense terminology into Japanese and maintain a living database for consistent use across all products and platforms.
  • Translate intelligence assessments, analytical reports, and open-source research materials between English and Japanese in accordance with established analytical and stylistic standards.
  • Contribute to Japanese-language AI training datasets by performing linguistic annotation, prompt evaluation, fluency scoring, and structured feedback on model-generated Japanese outputs.
  • Identify localization gaps and work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and intelligence teams.

Qualifications

  • Native or near-native fluency in both Japanese and English (written and spoken).
  • Pursuing BA or BS in Asian Studies, International Affairs, or a similar social science.
  • Familiarity with military, governmental, and/or technical terminology is preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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