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Sasuke Kyuba

@sasukekyuba

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Bilingual Japanese–English translator and hospitality professional bridging language and cultural gaps.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles using my Japanese–English translation and localization skills, contributing cultural insight, clear training materials, and cross-cultural communication within collaborative teams.

I am a bilingual Japanese–English professional with extensive experience translating business documents, media content, and training materials, and with hands-on hospitality experience in high-end restaurants. I combine language expertise with cultural consulting and localization skills to make Japanese content accessible to English-speaking teams and customers.

My background includes primary in-house translation roles, subtitling and voice-over work, and cultural adaptation projects for businesses entering Western markets. In hospitality, I created and implemented successful signature cocktails, supported international clientele, and improved operational communication between Japanese-speaking chefs and English-speaking staff.

I am detail-oriented, proficient with CAT tools (including Smartcat), and experienced in producing clear training materials and localized marketing content that boost engagement and efficiency. I seek opportunities to apply my bilingual skills in translation, localization, and cultural consulting within cross-cultural teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sushi Chef

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Matsuhisa

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Served as sushi chef and primary in-house translator/manager for Japanese-speaking chefs, translating training materials and bridging cultural gaps to improve daily operations and training efficiency.

Sushi Preparation And Training Materials Cultural Liaison Kitchen Management Food Safety Communication

Bartender

Nobu

Jan 2015 - Dec 2019 (4 years 11 months)

Served international clientele in a high-pressure environment, localized marketing materials, developed a signature cocktail added to the permanent menu, and placed 3rd in a national cocktail competition.

Bartending Menu Development Customer Service Localization Mixology International Clientele

Japanese/English Translator

CaninetoFive

Jan 2011 - Dec 2016 (5 years 11 months)

Translated business documents, emails, pamphlets, and media (subtitling/voice-over), and provided cultural consulting for Japanese companies entering Western markets, improving localization accuracy and market fit.

Translation Voice Over Localization Cultural Consulting CAT Tools Transcription Japanese English Bilingual

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California, San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Completed Biology coursework and developed advanced Japanese language skills through an intensive upper-level Japanese course; compiled professional lab reports using Word, Excel, and Google Sheets.

Asahi Gakuen

High School Diploma, General Secondary Education

Earned a high school diploma from a rigorous Saturday Japanese language school with instruction in Japanese across major subjects, fostering bilingual proficiency and cross-cultural understanding.