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[FREE/Volunteer] Reach the Japanese Market! – Native Japanese Localization (Ongoing Support)

A topic by Tashiro | Japanese Localization created Feb 07, 2026 Views: 870 Replies: 10
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Hi developers! Do you want to unlock the full potential of your game in the Japanese market?

I’m Tashiro, a Japanese localizer dedicated to bridging the gap between amazing indie titles and the Japanese community. As a gamer myself, I know that many Japanese players hesitate to buy incredible games simply because of the language barrier or awkward machine translations.

I am here to help you provide an authentic, immersive experience for Japanese players.

For more details on my workflow and services, please visit my homepage: 
URL: Across - Hawks|Japanese Localization

What I Offer (Beyond Just Translation)

  • Natural, Manual Translation: Unlike machine translation, I focus on character personality, emotional context, and cultural nuances (especially jokes and idioms) that define the user experience.
  • In-Game Testing & LQA: I don’t just deliver a file. I can perform hands-on testing to ensure the text fits the UI and matches the in-game situation perfectly.
  • Bug Reporting (Free Option): As part of my testing, I will also report any bugs or visual issues (like mesh errors) I encounter. No extra cost—just my way of supporting your game’s polish.

Current Status: Volunteer Applications Open

To build a world-class portfolio, I am currently offering my localization services for FREE.

While I am managing multiple projects, I am still looking for exciting new titles to collaborate on. Please note that the starting date for new projects may vary depending on my current queue. I’m happy to discuss a flexible schedule that fits your development timeline!

Let’s Connect!

If you want your game to succeed in the deep-rooted Japanese gaming culture, let’s talk!
Discord: tashiro.12

Hi! i'm really interested! I got my bachelor's in linguistics with a focus in Japanese and would like to help!

Thank you for your message and for your kind offer! It’s great to meet someone with a background in linguistics. 

Just to clarify, are you looking for a Japanese translation for a game you are developing? Or were you offering to assist me with my current translation projects? 

If it's the latter, I truly appreciate the offer, but since I’ve just started this activity and the current workload is manageable for one person, I’m planning to handle all the tasks by myself for now to ensure a consistent quality and workflow. 

However, if you have a project of your own that needs translation, I’d be happy to discuss it!

I was offering to assist you! Thank you for letting me know and if you ever need any help in the future, I'm here!

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Thank you so much! I'm sorry I couldn't accept your offer this time, but I'll work as hard as I can to make this project successful enough to actually need an extra hand in the future!

I'll keep doing my best. Thanks again for your support!

Fixed my contact info and added a link to my latest activity report. Still one slot left!
Discord ID:(before)tacro.12 > (after)tashiro.12

Wow, that's amazing! I love Japan, anime, and manga, especially One Piece and My Hero Academia.
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My Hero Academia is my favorite too! I've watched it so many times.

The saddest incident was when Deku killed Shigaraki in the eighth season, and Deku was losing his arm. It was very sad.

I understand. It’s a bit sad that not only Shigaraki, but most of the villains didn’t end up being saved. That just shows how compelling they were.

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I'm interested, sent you a friend request on discord