CommBridge – – Japanese writing, translation and marketing support

CommBridge offers Japanese writing, translation, and content creation and marketing services for companies in Japan and abroad. Possible clients include international companies and startups seeking to enter the Japanese market, as well as businesses aiming to reach Japanese audiences or develop multilingual content. Your business is supported by a Tokyo-based native Japanese professional who speaks English and German.

If you’re looking for a partner who can deliver messages that are clear, accurate, and resonate with Japanese readers, please feel free to get in touch.

The name “CommBridge” combines Communication and Bridge, reflecting my wish to be a bridge that connect people and ideas across borders. Every project is approached with care and attention to detail, ensuring both quality and timely delivery.

Services

Japanese Writing

From interviews and content planning to writing and uploading, everything can be handled for you

Deliverables are usually provided in Word format.
If you share login details for your CMS or social media accounts, I can upload the content directly as well.
Interviews are typically conducted in the Tokyo area or online, but I’m happy to discuss other arrangements.
Simple photo shooting (by smartphone camera) can also be requested if needed.

Examples of Services

Web content creation
Print media content
Press releases
Event reports
Interviews in English followed by Japanese article writing
Japanese articles creation on overseas information
Rewriting and editing of existing content
Sales copywriting
SEO writing

Translation / Localization /
Transcreation

In addition to English-to-Japanese translation, services include localization (content is adapted to fit Japanese culture and context for a natural and authentic tone) and transcreation (ensuring that the original message is thoughtfully reinterpreted to better resonate with Japanese readers while maintaining its intent). Editing and refinement of existing translations are also available to improve fluency, consistency and style.

German-to-Japanese projects may also be requested (general marketing content only).

Examples of Services

English to Japanese translation
German to Japanese translation
Japanese localization of texts or simple DTPs
Quality checking of machine-translated content
Editing of pre-translated texts

PR / Marketing /
Japanese Communication

Services such website and social media operations are provided.

Supports also include helping overseas guests, assisting bilingual events such as trade shows or company parties, or attending interviews and media caravan in Japan.

Whether you are a company missing a marketing personnel, startups or international companies entering to Japan market, please feel free to consult.

Examples of Services

Social media management and copy creation
Web ads operation
Interview support and attend in Japan
Attend Japanese-speaking trade shows, events and meetings
Support for overseas guests in Japan

Used Software & Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
WordPress
Basic knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop and llustrator
Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS
Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams
Keyword Planner

Rutsuko Sakuma
(Freelance Writer & Translator)

After living in the U.S. (one year in Missouri as a high school exchange student & four and a half years for college in New Jersey and Massachusetts), I returned to Japan upon graduation. Following positions at Conrad Tokyo and Recruit, I moved to Germany on a working holiday visa, where I learned German and joined MARITIM, the country’s largest hotel chain. Later, I began working independently as a freelancer.

After five years in Berlin and Frankfurt, I returned to Japan and worked at eBay Japan before resuming my freelance career. I hold a B.S. in Hospitality Management from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

My hobbies include camping, visiting hot springs, playing the piano, skiing, and playing with two kids. A passionate traveler, I’ve visited around 50 countries—from South America to the Middle East and even the Arctic—enjoying everything from backpacking to cruise trips.

【Certifications】
TOEIC 950, TOEFL567 (PBT), Goethe-Zertifikat Deutsch C1

【Field of Experience】
Positions: PR & Marketing, Copy Writer, Sales Manager, Translator, Interpreter
Industries: Hospitality, IT, Marketing & Advertising, Translation

【Area of Expertise】
・Hospitality (travel, hotel, Airbnb, airline, restaurant, tourism)
・E-Commerce
・Online business, overseas startup, freelance
・Study abroad, working holiday, work abroad, live abroad, international communication
・Children’s education (school, English learning, tests, afterschool lessons) and activities
・General tourist information for Japan travelers

Works

【English-Japanese Translation】
アニメファンを感動させることに情熱を注ぎ、障がいのある人たちと協力して地域社会に貢献する日本のeBayトップセラー
（Source: Better Together: How One Man’s Mission to Sell Anime is Inspiring Community & Accessibility in Japan / 2025）
違いを知って賢く決断！日系企業からアメリカ系企業への転職
（Source: Making the Switch: Moving from a Japanese to American Company / 2017)

Over the past few years, I have also handled numerous translations as well as QM projects mainly in the hospitality industry. Work samples cannot be shared due to NDA with agencies, but these include:
・Travel articles serialized in airline in-flight magazines
・Content for in-flight and airport screens, merchandise, websites, apps, menus, and newsletters for airlines
・Hotel websites, campaign landing pages, letters, and training manuals
・Tourism board websites
・Marketing content for companies in general

【SNS Copies & Self-created banners】