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Hi, I’m Asuka Uchida, a Japanese singer with 20 years of experience including performing, teaching Japanese language and culture, with a passion for clear, engaging communication. I work as a translator and performer, drawing on a background in industrial spectrum acting, commercial roles, and bilingual event support.
I adapt my teaching methods to diverse learning needs and environments, fluent in Japanese and English, and I bring performance experience from venues like the Metropolitan Opera to help bring language and culture to life.
Experience Level
Language
Japanese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Receptionist/Translator at Sony/Honda at CES Las Vegas
January 6, 2025 - January 11, 2025Japanese language reporter contributing to Outlook AI; writing and translation support.
Japanese Teacher at Takelessons.com
January 1, 2009 - PresentOnline Japanese language teacher delivering lessons and materials.
Industrial Actor (Japanese/English) at Ericsson
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Industrial video/voiceover actor for Ericsson projects (Japanese/English).
Translator for Opera La Bohème at Metropolitan Opera
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Translator for the opera La Bohème; provided interpretation and related materials.
Japanese Speaker for HR Commercial at Velocity Global
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Delivered Japanese language speaking content for a corporate HR commercial.
Japanese Translator and Speaker at Scanner App
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Translated and spoke for the Scanner App project (Japanese/English).
Personal Translator (Japanese / English) at Metropolitan Opera Singer Loretta Di Francia
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000Provided personal translation support for performance materials.
Guest Japanese Singer at Japan Society / Appeal of Conscience Foundation
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Guest singer for Tribute to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe; Japanese performance.
Japanese Anchor at News Factory
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Japanese language anchor for News Factory program.
Translator and Narrator (NEC) at NEC
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Translator and narrator for three NEC short films (Japanese/English).
Guest Japanese Singer at Japan Society; Appeal of Conscience Foundation
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Performed as a guest singer for a tribute to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe; delivered Japanese vocal performance in a high-profile event.
Translator and Narrator (Japanese/English) at NEC – Three Short Films
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Translated and narrated three NEC promotional films in Japanese/English.
Japanese/English Industrial Spectrum Actor at Ericsson
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Performs as a Japanese/English industrial spectrum actor for Ericsson communications projects.
Translator and Narrator at Scanner App
December 29, 2021 - December 28, 2022Translator and narrator for Japanese/English content within Scanner App.
Receptionist / Translator at CES Las Vegas Sony / Honda
January 1, 2026 - PresentReceptionist and translator supporting operations for CES Las Vegas events and corporate projects.
Translator for Opera 'La Boheme' at Metropolitan Opera
January 1, 2023 - PresentProvided translation and linguistic support for the opera production La Bohème.
Lecturer / Japanese Speaker at Velocity Global
January 1, 2023 - PresentLecturer and Japanese language speaker for HR/commercial initiatives.
Guest Japanese Singer at Japan Society for Appeal of Conscience Foundation
January 1, 2021 - PresentGuest singer for a cultural awareness event.
Japanese/English Translator and Narrator at NEC
January 1, 2004 - PresentTranslator and narrator for NEC projects.
Personal Translator (Japanese/English) at Metropolitan Opera Singer Ms. Loretta Di Franco
January 1, 2000 - PresentProvided translation support for a Metropolitan Opera singer.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at Queen's College, CUNY
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003High School Diploma at Takasaki Girls High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Bachelor of Arts at Queens College, CUNY
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003High School Diploma at Takasaki Girls High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Bachelor of Arts at Queens College, CUNY, Flushing, New York
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003High School at Takasaki Girls High School, Takasaki City, Gunma, Japan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Bachelor of Arts at Queens College, CUNY, Flushing, New York
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003High School Diploma at Takasaki Girls High School, Takasaki City, Gunma, Japan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Bachelor of Arts at Queens College, CUNY
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003High School Diploma at Takasaki Girls High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality
Experience Level
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