About Me

​Professional and Educational Background

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Freelance translator/interpreter since January 2018. Areas of expertise include human resource management, human resource development, coaching, politics, economy, government, public administration, business, psychology, and education. Please see Services for details.

Worked for the Government of Japan from January 2008 to December 2017 (drafting laws and regulations, handling international affairs).

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Bachelor of Educational Studies (category of Educational Psychology), Kyoto University

MSc in Management and Human Resources (distinction), The London School of Economics and Political Science

MSc in International Development, The University of Edinburgh

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Born in Tokyo and currently based in Sendai, Japan. Lived in the United States (2 years), England (1 year), and Scotland (1 year).

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Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

The EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency Grade 1

Test of Business Interpreting Skills (TOBIS) Level 2

Trust Coaching School Certified Coaching Skill Adviser

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​Personal Life

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Proud mother of a very active and talkative son.

Fond of wild boars and bagels.

Favorite activities include reading all genres of books and watching American TV shows.

 

Huge fan of Riboku (Kingdom), Scottie (Suits), and Derek (Grey's Anatomy).