interpretation
Your local partner in Kyushu.
From casual tours to technical business meetings, we’ve got you covered.
SCENES
we speak your language.
From English to Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese and many more, we’re hear to make sure you’re heard and understood.
We go above and beyond.
We have experience interpreting real estate contract meetings, on-site factory inspections, multi-day engineer training, TV crew coordination, and much more. In addition to interpretation services, we can be your local fixer to help you find camera crews, transportation, restaurants, interviewees, etc.
Leveraging our network of over 60 local linguists, we can find you the expert interpreter you need.
Unparalled expertise & professionalism.
We have a large network of skilled linguists, personally interviewed and ranked based on experience and skill. We can find the perfect interpreter for your occasion, whether it be a casual meeting with extended family or a technical engineering discussion.
Our linguists have interpreted for heads of state and heads of trillion-dollar companies. We're ready to help you, no matter the scale or stakes.
Ready to help you online.
Our linguists are ready to help you in online meetings and discussions, even on short notice. From regularly weekly meetings to one-off late-night calls, we can find someone to help.
WHY ADASTRA
What sets us apart.
Six reasons we’re ready to be your local partner in Kyushu.
Cost Savings
Instead of flying someone in from Tokyo or Osaka, we can provide high quality linguists from around Kyushu, saving you on airfare and accommodations.
Scale
We have a network of over 60 linguists covering over 16 languages, plus a network of other language service providers we can partner with. We've handled everything from one-on-one meetings to large-scale 40-interpreter business exhibitions.
Speed
While advance notice is greatly appreciated, our team is ready almost around the clock to help match you up with a skilled interpreter for your needs.
Quality
We track our linguists past experience and areas of expertise, allowing us to match you with the best linguist for your needs.
Travel
If you're planning on traveling throughout Japan and need someone to join you for your entire trip, we can provide a linguist who will not only interpret for you, but help you navigate airports and train stations to make your visit stress-free.
Remote
Our linguists are ready around the clock to provide interpretation services for online meeting.
Base Rates.
Prices are for 1 consecutive interpreter of Japanese-English, Chinese, or Korean
and do not include tax.
| Class | Spot (<2hrs) | Half Day (<4hrs) | Full Day (<8hrs) | Overtime (per hour) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Sightseeing, attending | ¥27,000 | ¥35,000 | ¥52,500 | ¥8,000〜 |
| Business Meetings, factory tours | ¥32,000〜 | ¥42,500〜 | ¥63,750〜 | ¥9,000〜 |
| First Class Seminars, presentations | ¥39,000〜 | ¥50,000〜 | ¥75,000〜 | ¥13,000〜 |
Interpreting services are available for languages other than English, Chinese, and Korean. Interpreters capable of speaking three or more languages are also available at added cost.
Extra fees:
- Late night: Services are charged at 1.5x rate between 8PM and 9AM
- Time spend traveling: Overtime rate x 0.5/hour
- Prep meetings Overtime rate x 0.5/hour
- Transportation/accommodations: To be paid by the customer
- Interpretation during meals: Meal costs for the interpreter are to be paid by the customer. If interpretation services are required during mealtime, we require at least 20 minutes of rest for the interpreter before or after so they can eat.
Cancellation fees
Online Base Rates.
Prices are for 1 consecutive interpreter of Japanese-English, Chinese, or Korean
and do not include tax.
| Class | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Economy Little to no prep work required | ¥9,000〜 |
| Business Presentations, etc., that require prepration beforehand | ¥12,000〜 |
| First class Technical discussions, etc. that require a lot of preparation | ¥16,000〜 |
Extra fees for online interpretation:
- Late night: Services are charged at 1.5x rate between 8PM and 9AM
- Prep meetings Overtime rate x 0.5/hour
- Online meeting platform: Normally, the customer provides the online meeting platform, but we are able to set up meetings in Teams if necessary.