Question 1

Do you provide certified translations of Koseki Tohon (Japanese Family Registers)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Koseki Tohon (Japanese Family Registers) are the document we provide certified translations for most often. We've translated several hundred since we started in 2016. We haven't had one refused by authorities yet, hence our 100% acceptance guarantee.

Question 2

Do you charge for quotations?

Accepted Answer

Never. Our quotations are always free.

Question 3

I'm Japanese and do not speak English very well. May I contact you through 日本語 instead?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely. We at Japanology Kerry Consulting Ltd are native Japanese and English speakers and are happy to communicate with you in whichever language you are more comfortable with.

Question 4

I see you perform English to Japanese translation. Do you perform Japanese to English translation also?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we are happy to. As native English and Japanese translators, we are happy to translate from Japanese to English for when you need a translation for use in the UK, Ireland, US, Canada etc.

Question 5

How are your English to Japanese translation services priced?

Accepted Answer

Prices vary depending on the document to be translated. Typically, the translation of a Japanese Family Register costs a minimum of £50.00/ €55.00/ ¥6,000. The Japanese translation of an Irish or UK Driving Record may cost more, depending on the amount of personal information contained therein. Although the English or Japanese translation of any document depends on the length, complexity and urgency of the translation required, we have a minimum fee of £25.00/ €30.00/ ¥3,500 on all English to Japanese translation work.

Question 6

I'd like to import a Japanese car or motorbike to the US, UK, Ireland, can you help?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can help you bring a Japanese import into the US, UK or Ireland in numerous ways. For example, for a set fee of $60 for US customers, £45.00 for UK customers or €50.00 for Ireland based customers we can provide you with the English certified translation of your Japanese Export Certificate / Deregistration Certificate or Genzai Shomei Sho Certificate. Should you wish to have the English translation of Japanese auction sheets, we can perform that translation for you also. Because we are native English and Japanese speakers, we can even make inquiries on your behalf directly with car dealerships and auction houses in Japan.

Question 7

How much do you charge for your certified translation services?

Accepted Answer

There is no extra charge to certify your English and Japanese translation before emailing them.

Question 8

How much do you charge to mail the hard-copy of my certified translation?

Accepted Answer

Ireland Postage: Regular postage costs €6.00, while registered postage with tracking costs €12.00.
UK Postage: Regular postage costs €6.00, while registered with tracking postage costs £12.00.
Worldwide: Regular postage costs $7.00, while registered postage with tracking costs $12.00.

Question 9

In which countries have your certified translations been accepted?

Accepted Answer

Thus far our certified English and Japanese translations have been accepted throughout the UK and Ireland, Europe, Japan, the United States and Canada.

Question 10

I have been told that I will need a “certified” translation. Do you provide certified translations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we provide certified translations. When a document is being used for immigration, admission to schools, colleges or universities, or for other legal or official purposes, a certified translation is often required. We at Japanology Kerry Consulting certify our documents by placing our company stamp on each page of the English or Japanese translation we perform. Our translations are accompanied by a signed and dated Affidavit of Accurate Translation clearly displaying our company seal and number, as is required for certified translations under law by the Statutory Declarations Act, 1938. This ensures that the document translated will be accepted as a valid English or Japanese translation for all legal and official purposes in the UK, Ireland, Japan and worldwide.

Question 11

I have a document that I translated myself and I would like to pay you to certify it for me. Can you do this?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, we cannot. All of our certified translations come with an Affidavit of Accurate Translation, which is a sworn legal document attesting that we performed the translation ourselves. As such, it would be an offence for us to certify your translation.

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