ABOUT

GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT

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Since its foundation in 1991, TOP Language has provided the highest-quality services and contributed to the clients’ business in such areas as translation & interpretation (covering 40 languages), translation for broadcast & media, proofreading by native English speakers, overseas coordination services, overseas interpreting services, Japanese-language education (for non-Japanese business people & JITCO intern trainees), human resources development in Bangladesh, India, etc., and consulting services.
We have conducted a number of business transactions especially with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, various public service agencies, foundations, companies and universities, and provided assistance for various international business operations.

President & CEO
Teruko Furuichi

COMPANY PROFILE

Established 1991
Location Head Office: 3-3-18 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Sub Office (Principal Place of Business): #703 Futaba Bldg., 3-4-18 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Email address info@toplanguage.co.jp
President & CEO Teruko Furuichi
Main Business
  • Business and services associated with Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean-language education in Japan and overseas
  • Translation & interpretation services
  • Consulting services in Japan and overseas
  • Employment placement
  • Computer systems & web systems development
  • Computer network construction, management and operation
  • Any and all business and services contingent to the preceding items
License for Job Placement Business Fee-charging Employment Placement Business License Certificate Number: 13-ユ-303388
Auditor Mitsuo Kawasaki (Former Director, Central Training Center of Construction Ministry’s Construction College; Former Councilor, Construction Industry Education Center Foundation)
Capital 17,000,000 yen (as of June, 2008)
Others International Human Development Association

Access

Head Office: 3-3-18 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Sub Office (Principal Place of Business): #703 Futaba Bldg., 3-4-18 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

MAJOR CLIENTS

Public Service Agencies

Japan International Training Cooperation Organization (JITCO), Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Waterworks, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of General Affairs, Tokyo Fire Department, National Police Agency, Tokyo Metropolitan Office of Education, Headquarters of the Governor of Tokyo, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Japan, Japan Overseas Medical Fund, Overseas Vocational Training Association, Japan Fire Retardant Association

Schools

Ritsumeikan University, Asahikawa University, Tokyo Communication Arts (TCA), Yokohama Design College, Tokyo Design Technology Center

Private Enterprises

Toshiba Corporation, Fujitsu Limited, Fujitsu University, Tokyo International Coordination Service Co., Ltd. (TICS), Mitsubishi Materials Techno Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Nissan Techno Co., Ltd. Toshiba Plant Systems & Services Corporation, Tokyo Suido Services Co., Ltd., Jiho, Inc., Creotech Co., Ltd., Super Communications, Inc., Fuji Television Network, Inc., Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc., Nippon Television Network Corporation, Tohokushinsha Film Corporation, Ortus Japan, Inc., Group Gendai Films Co., Ltd., Shukan Shincho, ALC Press Inc., Bonjinsha Co., Ltd.

SERVICES

TRANSLATION SERVICES

We cover more than 40 different languages from all over the world and meet the diverse needs of our clients. We assist the clients in their international business in wide-ranged areas including legal translation, technical translation, IT translation, industrial translation and translation for broadcast & media clients. We also have a good track record of translation services in Vietnamese, Thai, Bengali, Indonesian, Burmese and Cambodian.

INTERPRETATION SERVICES

We can offer diverse interpretation services including simultaneous interpretation at international conferences, interpretation at business meetings/seminars/workshops and accompanying interpretation. Our registered interpreters are true professionals who have not only superb interpretational skills but also ability to be attentive to the clients’ needs. They will support the clients’ international business with their accurate and careful interpretation.
The main languages especially covered by our interpretation services are: English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay, French, German, Spanish and Arabic.
For overseas business development, seminars, exhibitions, etc., we provide our clients with services from interpreters living abroad as well as support & advice concerning interpretation, translation and other contingent services. Inquiries from media organizations regarding our interpretation services for overseas reporting/filming/locations are also welcome. Consultations will be provided by our Japanese staff in Japanese.

Arrangements for interpreter dispatch can be made for the following areas:

America United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Paraguay, etc.
Europe France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Germany, etc.
Asia China, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Thailand, Cambodia
Middle East Yemen, Iran, Syria, Jordan, Israel, Kuwait, Oman, United Arab Emirates, etc.
Africa Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, etc.

Japanese-Language Education & Instructor Dispatch Services

Top Language started its Japanese-language education services for non-Japanese people in 1991. We provide face-to-face Japanese lessons to JITCO’s technical intern trainees, foreign employees working for Japanese companies, foreign university students working as interns, foreign students at professional training colleges. Also, we recently have started online Japanese lessons through Skype and email for non-Japanese people living not only in Japan but also in foreign countries.
We aim to provide Japanese education that meets the needs of a wide variety of learners from complete beginners to advanced learners.