Freelance Translation and Writing Services
Why Choose WritingWise?
Traduttore, traditore. Or, translated from the Italian, “the translator is a traitor.” Though the phrase allegedly arose in response to poor French translations of Dante’s works, it captures a constant struggle in the field of translation. Brilliant writers are occasionally horrified to discover that their work has become mediocre, or even unintelligible, in the hands of an incompetent translator.
WritingWise recognizes the cultural and linguistic gaps between Japanese and English and guarantees that texts will sound just as well-written and persuasive in English as they do in Japanese. Be smart and choose WritingWise!
Past Projects
Ushering in the Reiwa Era
Special Exhibition (2023)The Museum of the Imperial Collections,
Sannomaru Shozokan
(Translator/Panels & Chats)
The Golden Hall of Chūson-ji Temple
Special Exhibition (2024)Tokyo National Museum
(Translator/Panels & Chats)
The Maki-e Masters
Special Exhibition (2023)Miho Museum
(Translator/Introductory Essay)
Ancient Mexico
Special Exhibition (2023)Tokyo National Museum
(Translator/Panels & Chats)
All about Japanese Archaeology at
the Tokyo National Museum
Guidebook (2023)Tokyo National Museum
(Translator/Joint Project)
Entsuke Gold Leaf
Research Report (2023)Executive Committee for the Promotion of
Kanazawa City’s UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
(Translator/Joint Project)
Tokyo National Museum
Its History and National Treasures
Special Exhibition (2022)Tokyo National Museum
(Translator/Panels & Chats)
A Quick Look at Niō Sculptures
Video (2022)Tokyo National Museum
(Subtitle Translator)
Conserving Ancient Textiles
Thematic Exhibition (2022)Tokyo National Museum
(Translator)
Legacies of Learning:
Archives from the Kobikichō Kanō Studio
Thematic Exhibition (2021)Tokyo National Museum
(Translator)
New Year's Celebration at the Tokyo
National Museum: Year of the Ox
Thematic Exhibition (2021)Tokyo National Museum
(Translator)
Izumo and Yamato
Special Exhibition (2020)Tokyo National Museum
(Editor of English Translation)
Rebekah Harmon
Freelance Translator & WriterAbout Me
Originally from Tok, Alaska, I started studying Japanese in 2003 and moved to Japan in 2009. I passed the Japanese proficiency exam in 2011 and went on to work for several private and public organizations in Japan. In 2021, I launched the freelance translation service WritingWise to cater to a broader client base. Specific details about my education and work experience are available in my CV.
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