I'm Tomoko Fukuda, a native Japanese linguist with over 20 years of global experience across the US, Japan, Europe, and Asia. I specialize in high-impact transcreation, consecutive interpretation, and voiceover, delivering culturally resonant content. I've localized world-class brands and complex literary works, blending traditional linguistic precision with AI-augmented workflows to support gaming, finance, and entertainment projects.…

Tomoko Fukuda

I'm Tomoko Fukuda, a native Japanese linguist with over 20 years of global experience across the US, Japan, Europe, and Asia. I specialize in high-impact transcreation, consecutive interpretation, and voiceover, delivering culturally resonant content. I've localized world-class brands and complex literary works, blending traditional linguistic precision with AI-augmented workflows to support gaming, finance, and entertainment projects.…

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I’m Tomoko Fukuda, a native Japanese linguist with over 20 years of global experience across the US, Japan, Europe, and Asia. I specialize in high-impact transcreation, consecutive interpretation, and voiceover, delivering culturally resonant content.
I’ve localized world-class brands and complex literary works, blending traditional linguistic precision with AI-augmented workflows to support gaming, finance, and entertainment projects.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Japanese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Translator / Localizer at Asian Absolute
February 1, 2012 - Present
Localization and transcreation for IT, marketing, and entertainment projects; glossary development and quality assurance support.
Translator / Localizer at PoliLingua
June 1, 2012 - Present
Localization and interpretation services for Japanese–English projects across tech, finance, and marketing.
Translator / Localizer at LIVETUNES
January 1, 2013 - Present
App localization including UI/UX, video tutorials, and social media campaigns for the Japanese market.
Translator / Localizer at TRAVOD
September 1, 2017 - Present
Localization and transcreation for entertainment tech projects; development of voice-over scripts.
Translator / Localizer at LSC
December 1, 2017 - Present
Localization, interpretation, and bilingual mediation for recruitment and market research.
Translator / Localizer at ATL
May 1, 2018 - Present
Localization and project management for advertising and marketing campaigns.
Translator / Localizer at D&T Translations
August 1, 2018 - Present
Localization for IT/SaaS, finance, and gaming; QA and MTPE involvement.
Translator / Localizer at FCI
October 1, 2018 - Present
Localization for financial/legal content with high-stakes accuracy.
Translator / Localizer at Freedman
May 1, 2018 - Present
Professional translation for corporate communications and marketing materials.
Translator / Localizer at PONTI
March 1, 2020 - Present
Lit/Lit localization, app localization, and internationalization support.
Translator / Localizer at Jeenie
March 1, 2023 - Present
On-demand interpreter and bilingual mediation services.
Translator / Localizer at TAIKA Translations
May 1, 2024 - Present
Localization for diverse clients; MTPE and QA oversight.
Translator / Localizer at METAFRAZE
October 1, 2014 - Present
AI-assisted linguistic workflows for content localization.
Translator / Localizer at LinguaLux
August 1, 2025 - Present
Localization and interpretation; cross-market cultural adaptation.
Translator / Localizer at Centrific
August 1, 2025 - Present
Localization and AI-assisted translation workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at Doshisha Women's College in Kyoto Japan
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at Doshisha Women's College in Kyoto, Japan
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at Doshisha Women's College in Kyoto, Japan
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at Doshisha Women's College, Kyoto, Japan
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Gaming, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare, Financial Services

Skills

Experience Level