Pricing
| Interpretation method | Examples of service | Class | Half-day, per interpreter (up to 4 hours) |
All-day, per interpreter (up to 8 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simultaneous/consecutive interpretation | Symposiums/seminars, press conferences, inspections in specialized fields, such as medicine, pharmaceuticals, and IT. | S class | JPY 82,500–93,500 | JPY 132,000–143,000 |
| A class | JPY 71,500–77,000 | JPY 99,000–121,000 | ||
| Consecutive interpretation | Seminars, negotiations, internal meetings, and training etc. | B class | JPY 49,500–60,500 | JPY 71,500–88,000 |
| Attending sales calls, inspections, and product demonstrations etc. | C class | JPY 33,000–44,000 | JPY 49,500–66,000 | |
| Attendant interpretation | Welcoming and seeing-off interpretation, exhibitions etc. | JPY 27,500–38,500 | JPY 38,500–55,000 |
- Prices including consumption tax.
- Prices in the above table are all base prices within Japan.
- Prices listed above may change without prior notice.
About Time Restraints
'All-day' refers to a full 8 hours (7 hours of actual work, 1 hour lunch break). 'Half-day' refers to a full 4 hours of work. If the assignment exceeds 8 hours, an hourly overtime charge will be assessed.
Transportation & Travelling Expenses
Transportation and traveling expenses will be charged in addition to the interpretation fee. Taxi expenses will also be charged for early morning or late night work, or when the location is not conveniently accessible by public transportation.
Traveling expenses and binding fees while on the move will be applied in cases where the work is located 100 km from major stations such as on the Yamanote Line in Metropolitan Tokyo. Accommodation charges may also be added.
Numbers of Interpreters
The amount of time for which one individual can work as a simultaneous or consecutive interpreter is limited. We suggest hiring an appropriate number of people to suit the situation.
Suggested Numbers of Interpreters
| Interpreting method | Half-day | Full-day |
|---|---|---|
| Simultaneous interpreting | Two interpreters | Three interpreters |
| Consecutive interpreting | One interpreter | Two interpreters |
Fees for Preparation or Meeting in Advance
Fees for preparation or arrangement in advance, according to the specialty of interpretation, may be charged. Please contact us for details.
Projects Outside Japan
An overseas coordinating fee (10% of the interpretation fee) will be charged in addition to the interpretation fee when we arrange for local interpreters at overseas locations.
Cancellation Fee
Cancellation fees will be assessed based on the rules below when formalized orders are cancelled.
- 4-5 days before the conference: 30% of the total price excluding transportation fee.
- 3 days before the conference: 50% of the total price excluding transportation fee.
- 2 days before the conference: 70% of the total price excluding transportation fee.
- The day before or on the day of the conference: 100% of the total price excluding transportation fee.
The days mentioned above are calculated in business days.