Hi, I'm Jin!
Senior Editor by day, a Hobbyist Translator at Night,
and a Freelance Japan Travel Consultant at all times
About
Hi! I'm Jin, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Welcome to my Carrd!Assuming you're here to commission me, feel free to browse around this carrd for my background, rates, and terms.I'm a multilingual speaking Mandarin, Cantonese, English, Malay and Japanese with exposure to multiple MNCs in industries such as cosmetics, travel, and IT Services. Being the bridge between stakeholders makes translating something that happened over the course of life. I currently work as a senior editor to localize apps, translate and beta test mobile games during my free time, and also promote Japanese tourism in travel events as an interpreter and event crew.I take commissions in translating, writing travel articles, as well as consultation for Japan travels. If you'd like to commission me, please check out the TAKE NOTE section!
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Work Samples
Travel Article Writing
In terms of travel articles, you may refer to StayList, TunjukJalan, or visit my Japan Travel Blog for some of the travel articles I've written for work. Some SEO knowledge will apply in my article writings.Translation
Unfortunately, my past translation works are strictly subjective to non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). You may refer to the following translated videos that I've done in my spare time.Japan Travel Consultation
I had experience working for one of the largest Japanese travel companies for 3 years, introducing Japanese tourist spots for hundreds of clients. After the pandemic, I work freelance to promote tourist attraction for Japanese prefectures. Whether you need inspiration to travel to new places, or needing help with itinerary planning, you've come to the right person!
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Translation Samples
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**I M P O R T A N T ! !
**I do not permit usage of my fan translations whether it's for commercial or non-commercial usage. Please contact me via Twitter DMs for commission purposes.If you're quoting my translation, please DM me via Twitter before doing so, and credit me properly by linking it to my blog, YouTube Channel, or Twitter Account, whichever applicable.
Things to note
Before DMing or emailing me for a commission, you can check some of my work from SAMPLES. If you've decided to commission me from my works, kindly understand the following:I am OK with:
Translations: I accept mainly text-based translations from CN/JP to EN.
Writing: I can write travel articles in Japan, from anywhere between Hiroshima to Hokkaido, or within Kuala Lumpur itself. For other countries/ cities, research is required in order for me to write about them..
IMPORTANT!!For translating:
1. I don't take commissions that are heavily graphic.
2. I don't take translation requests from EN/CN/MY to JP.
3. I also don't take commissions that require image editing.
4. In general cases, I charge by word/character/page count.
5. If original piece is heavy with industrial jargon usages (especially in medical and engineering), or something that requires research, I may either decline the request or take a longer time to complete them.
6. If work is deemed complex, I have all the rights to request for price adjustments as well as deadline adjustments to cater to said work..
For travel article writing:
1. As traveling is limited due to the pandemic, for travel articles, it'd be wonderful if you could provide source images that supports the article you require me to write.
2. If you're providing the images, please ensure that the provided images have no issues with copyright, or you are the copyright owner to the images. I will not be responsible if a dispute on image usage shall rise.
3. I have all the rights to decline accepting the commission if it's a place I am completely unfamiliar with..
All good, what are your rates?Wonderful! Please click on RATES to check on my rates, and check out SAMPLES in case you wanted to have a look at things I've done in the past! If all is good, feel free to send me a DM on Twitter!
RATES
"I understand and I agree the terms in THINGS TO NOTE, and I'd like to proceed with commissioning you!"Thank you very much! It's gonna be a long list to read since money is going to be involved and I hope for a pleasant transaction between the both of us, so please read through the entire page!For Japan travel consultation/ itinerary planning, pricing starts from USD25/hr and may change depending on complexity for each individual case.p/s: If you're a Malaysian, please message me for local rates.Kindly refer the following table for a sample rate for translations1 (charges are per word count):
| From | To | Word Count² | Charges (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | English | 200 | 40 |
| Mandarin | English | 100 | 40 |
| English | Mandarin | 250 | 40 |
| Malay | English | 250 | 40 |
Please refer the following for a sample rate for travel articles1 (in English only). For long-term (monthly/quarterly) contracts, please DM me for discussions.
| Article Count | Word Count | Delivery³ | Charges (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single article | Under 500 | In 48 hours | 120 |
| Single article | Under 800 | In 72 hours | 150 |
| Single article | Under 1000 | In 72 hours | 180 |
NOTES
1 All prices are subject to changes depending on complexity and urgency.
2 Word count is calculated based on number of words from source text provided.
3 If and only if I have nothing scheduled, and work on your piece upon receiving payment. In a case where my schedule is occupied (which will be communicated in DMs), then an agreed deadline that is mutually agreed to..
PROCEDURES1. As charges will depend on complexity of the piece we'll be working on, please DM me on Twitter with the following information:
(1) Number of words/ pages (If it's translation, providing the source text would be optimal so calculation will be much faster)
(2) Type of work: Writing/ Translating; Language(s) involved; Format of delivery
(3) Usage type: Personal/ Fanpage/ Commercial
(4) Urgency of request
(5) Other details2. Generally, I charge triple from my ordinary rate for commercial usages and/or for urgent works. However, charges may change on case-by-case basis depending on the usage of the final work.3. Upon coming to an agreement on pricing and deadline, I will collect 100%, strictly non-refundable payment via PayPal, Ko-Fi, or Stripe If you're a Malaysian, we can also opt for local bank transfer.4. Please ensure that we can communicate throughout the period where I'm working on your commission, as questions may be asked for clarification purposes, and a delayed response may subject to a delay in delivery.5. For translations and writing: Revisions on grammar/ typos are allowed within 48 hours of receiving the finalized work. Refunds are only available if I have not started working on your commission past a mutually agreed/ revised deadline.6. For writing: If a revision is deemed major from my judgment where partial/ full rewrite(s) are required, I have the rights to decline the request or collect a revision fee based on a hourly rate of USD35/hr x number of hours worked on the said revision.7. For Japan travel consultation, please provide me information on your flight details, hotel booking, group size, interests, and overall budget before proceeding..
All good, I'll commission you!Thank you for going through such a long list! If all is good, feel free to send me a DM on Twitter so we can discuss more on the details!
Contact
Translation Blog | YouTube Channel | Japan Travel Blog | Twitter In case if I've missed your DM in Twitter and didn't reply you in 48 working hours, you may also contact me via email at yj.translations@gmail.com.If you happen to be here but only wanting to drop a Ko-Fi or a donation to my fan translations, links are at the icons in the footer, thank you very much!