What does your English website say about your business?
Creating the perfect website for your business in Japanese is challenging enough.
But how do you make sure your English Language version reaches the same high standards - and tells your story as powerfully as possible to important audiences across the world?
At Beyond translation we’re here to help.
In a few simple steps, we can provide you with a copywriter -approved English version fo your website that’s as faithful as possible to the essence of the original Japanese text.
Free health check for your website
What's working? What needs fixing? Get expert feedback on the English version of your Japanese website.
How it works
Understanding your needs
We meet, you talk, we listen. Once we fully understand what you want to achieve, we’ll be ready to get started.
Transforming your copy
Our translator and our copywriter will work in tandem to create a perfectly fluent version of your current Japanese site.
Explaining our approach
We’ll talk you through the whole site to explain decisions that were taken and any issues that should be considered.
Why us?
Why go Beyond Translation?
Simply translating your Japanese copy into English won’t communicate everything you want to say. Nuance will be lost. Many phrases will sound strange. The overall impression will be unnatural – even unprofessional.
In fact, a surprising number of Japanese business websites have international versions that make a bad impression on English readers. That’s why we believe it’s important to go Beyond Translation.
We’re the specialist team that combines expert translating skills with native-English copywriting.
With our help, you can create an English website that remains true to your Japanese messaging, but also connects powerfully with people around the world.
Our Team
Beyond Translation was founded by Tim Williams and Kevin Skinner, two subject matter experts who saw a growing need for Japanese businesses to communicate fluently with new audiences across the globe. As well as fully capturing the essence and fine detail of your Japanese messaging, we can transform your Japanese text into fresh and impactful copy for native English speakers.
Tim williams
Tim has over 20 years’ experience working with Japanese companies and is fluent in Japanese. After several years working with leading Japanese companies in Tokyo, he returned to London and has spent more than 15 years in financial services, working in both sales and translation roles. Experienced in creating English versions of complex information for investors, he brings a rare level of understanding of the linguistic challenges of Japanese-to-English translation.
Professional background: Tim has worked in the financial services industry for companies including Daiwa Securities, Morgan Stanley and Mizuho. A specialist in the Japanese market, he uses his high-level Japanese skills to act as a professional interpreter and translator for investors into Japan.
Education: Leeds University, Civil Engineering
Kevin Skinner
Kevin is a senior copywriter with 20 years’ experience of working with leading global brands. Whether you are communicating to consumers, businesses or investors, he brings the writing skills to help you persuade and inform with charm and style.
Professional background: Kevin has worked for a number of ad agencies in London, most recently McCann. His client list includes global leaders such as Nestle, Barclays, Verizon, Zurich, Equinor, Rolls-Royce and Deloitte.
Education: Cambridge University, English