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Multilingual Production & Language Services in Japan
Communicating across linguistic and cultural boundaries

Translation transcends mere interlingual communication; it embodies intercultural and cross-cultural exchange. It is a deliberate and thoughtful intervention in the communication process. As translators, our role goes beyond language conversion.

For LILA, translation is not just about converting words; it's about capturing the essence and nuances of the communication, enabling meaningful engagement with diverse audiences. Our goal is to help our clients connect with the world in their own voice, ensuring that their message resonates authentically across linguistic and cultural boundaries.
Noriko Oda
Noriko Oda is a Japan-based multilingual producer and language specialist offering translation, interpretation, subtitling, and video production support in Japanese, English, French, and Brazilian Portuguese.
With 20+ years of experience across Japan, France, and Brazil, Noriko brings rare end-to-end capability — from script translation and subtitle production to on-set coordination and location scouting for international crews filming in Japan.
Her project experience spans World Expositions, international academic foundations, global corporations, and documentary film production.

Services

Interpretation Services

Professional on-site and remote interpretation in Japan — consecutive and liaison interpretation in Japanese, English, French, and Brazilian Portuguese for international conferences, corporate meetings, and live events.

Content Localization and Subtitling

Subtitle and caption production for video content distributed globally. Specializing in Japanese–English localization with cultural nuance that AI translation cannot replicate.

Document Translation

Accurate, culturally fluent document translation for businesses expanding into or out of Japan — contracts, presentations, corporate communications, and more.

Video production services

Comprehensive production support for foreign companies and crews filming in Japan: location scouting, filming permit applications, equipment and crew coordination, and on-set interpretation. One point of contact for your entire Japan shoot.

Works

  • 2025 Expo Osaka Belgian Pavilion

    Language support for 2025 Expo Osaka's Belgian Pavilion during the pavilion design phase.

    BelExpo – Belgian Pavilion

  • Kyoto Prize Videos

    Production support, transcription, and subtitling for the Kyoto Prize videos since 2021.

    Kyoto Prize

  • 2025 Expo Osaka German Pavilion

    Language support for the 2025 Expo Osaka's German Pavilion Operation Management Team. © German Expo Pavilion / MIR_LAVA_facts and fiction

    German Pavilion

  • Curate Japan Videos

    Production of Curate Japan's immersive experience introduction videos.

    Curate Japan

  • Biocentrics

    Coordination for the filming in Japan for the documentary "Biocentric" produced by Aiuê Produções.

    Biocentrics english trailer

Contact

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