Japanese–English interpreter and business adviser, The Hague

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Interpreting

A real example: three employees who all spoke English came on a business trip, yet each of them had understood the meetings differently, and writing the report turned into an argument. When explanations run in English, or when the pressure rises over the details of a contract, the words get across but the underlying understanding often doesn't. I have seen this many times. As the interpreter, and with your permission, I ask the extra question that brings understanding as close to 100% as possible. If the atmosphere turns tense, I steer the conversation to another topic so the meeting still ends on good terms.

Price

€550 per day

Up to 8 hours including breaks.Includes a 90-minute briefing before the meeting, reading your preparation material, and a follow-up email afterwards.Half day (up to 4 hours): €300.Each extra hour: €75.Same assignment, from the second day: €400 per day.

Prices exclude VAT.

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Who it is for

  • Japanese government ministries and embassy delegations
  • VIP and executive visits to the Netherlands and Europe
  • Japanese companies meeting European partners, suppliers or customers

What is included

  • A briefing before the meeting: goals, the people involved, sensitive points and terms
  • Reading your preparation material, such as agendas, presentations and contracts
  • Consecutive interpreting on site or online, including the cultural context behind what is said
  • Help afterwards with follow-up and your report to Japan (price agreed separately)

How it works

  1. Tell me about your situation. If something looks difficult, I say so honestly.
  2. Get a clear quote, usually within three working days.
  3. We prepare together. I attend, interpret and follow up afterwards.

Confidentiality

Everything you share with me stays between us. I do not pass work on to others, I delete my working files within 14 days after the job, and I am happy to sign your NDA.

Questions

Do you interpret on site or online?
Both. On site in The Hague and elsewhere in the Netherlands and Europe, or online through the video platform you use.
What if the two sides see things very differently?
Being Japanese myself, I have experienced these differences many times. I adapt how things are said so that both sides keep a good atmosphere and the conversation stays constructive.
How far in advance should I book?
Ideally 2–3 weeks ahead, earlier for visits of several days. Ask me even if the meeting is soon; I will tell you straight away whether I am available.
Are travel costs included?
Within The Hague, yes. For other locations I include travel in the quote.

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