Localization & translation in Japan: firms hoping to compete in Japan have come to realize that the path to globalization is not a simple one. Fortunately, there is a growing group of companies that has the road map and know exactly what needs to be done

Japan, Inc., June, 2003 by Stuart Braun

Creer Corporation

(03)3470-1777

Fax: (03)3470-8633

3F 1-4-1 Kita Aoyama,

Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0061

sam-luu@creer-jp.com

www.creer-jp.com

Contact person(s): Sam Luu

IN JAPAN AND overseas Creer Corporation provides a wide range of services covering interpreting, translation, temporary and permanent professional staff placement, and management services, at competitive market rates. Founded within the service industry, Creer Corporation continually strives to improve customer service and satisfaction, coupled with regular training and continual research in order to build the finest structure in these areas.

IIS International Internet

Systems Inc.

(03)5766-5051

Fax: (03)5766-5052

Suite 606, 4-11-7 Nishiazabu,

Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031

noako@iisca.com

www.iisca.com

Contact person(s):

Naoko Ohira

INCORPORATED IN 1997, IIS has become Vancouver's leading Multilingual Localization Company. Since our inception, we have served many clients such as Toyota Japan, Hewlett Packard Japan, Fuji Xerox Engineering, Bio Discovery K.K., Saito Shoten and TD Canada Trust. We specialize in multilingual Web/print design, multilingual Web application development, localization, translation, interactive multimedia development, consulting, and marketing.

Japan Echo Inc.

(03)5215-7311

Fax: (03)5215-7318

1-3-13 Hirakawa-cho, Chiyoda-ku,

Tokyo 102-0093

durfee@japanecho.co.jp

www.japanecho.co.jp/

Contact person(s): Peter Durfee

SINCE 1974 JAPAN Echo magazine has presented Japanese observations on Japan to foreign readers. We do translation and publication work for companies and government agencies, producing print and Web documents focusing mainly on politics, economics and society. We also provide organization and liaison services at international conferences and consulting for foreigners who need deep knowledge on Japan.

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.

1-781-434-6000

Sales: 1-508-960-2400

Fax: 1-781-434-6034

950 Winter Street, Suite 2410,

Waltham, MA 02451 USA

(03)5950-2261

Sales: (03)5950-2830

Fax: (03)5950 2262

Otsuka FT Bldg. 4F,

3-20-6 Minami-Otsuka,

Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0005

ben_sargent@lionbridge.com (US)

mark attaway@lionbridge.com

(Japan)

japan_info@lionbridge.com

(Sales and service inquiries)

www.lionbridge.com

www.lionbridge.co.jp

Contact person(s):

Ben Sargent (US)

Mark Attaway (Japan)

LIONBRIDGE PROVIDES GLOBALIZATION and testing services to Global 2000 organizations in technology, consumer, industrial and life sciences industries. We focus on translation quality and customer service--the issues that matter most to our customers. Lionbridge project managers, translators and engineers have deep, hands-on experience adapting products and content for Asian markets, With worldwide resources and advanced language technologies, Lionbridge speeds adoption and reduces maintenance costs for global applications and content.

Localization Industry

Standards Association (USA)

41-21-821-3210

Fax: 41-21-821-3219

7, Rte du Monastere,

1173 Fechy, Switzerland

mike@lisa.org

www.lisa.org

Contact person(s): Mike Anobile

FOUNDED IN 1990 as a non-profit association, LISA is the premier organization for the GILT (Globalization, Internationalization, Localization, and Translation) business communities. Over 400 leading IT manufacturers and solutions providers, along with industry professionals and an increasing number of vertical market corporations with an international business focus, have helped establish LISA best practice guidelines and language-technology standards for enterprise globalization.