Books, magazines, and other publications are protected by copyright laws, and translating them requires permission from the original author or publisher. At NAIway Translation Service, we accept translation requests under the understanding that copyright clearance has already been obtained by the client.
We assign experienced translators with subject-matter expertise to ensure that the translation aligns with the tone, context, and purpose of the original publication. To achieve the highest level of accuracy, we ask clients to provide details such as the translation’s intended use and target audience.
We also offer summary translations of foreign books, magazines, or articles. If you let us know in advance what specific information you need—or which parts are unnecessary—we can deliver a focused, high-quality summary report tailored to your requirements.
For more details, please feel free to contact us.
Request a Translation Quote
Please send us the source text for translation.
At NAIway, translation fees are estimated based primarily on the character or word count of the source text, as well as the target language and content complexity.
To receive an accurate and prompt quote, please either upload the source document via our Quote & Inquiry Form or provide the total character/word count.
Contact us to discuss your preferred budget and turnaround time.
We offer flexible solutions tailored to your needs by confirming key details such as the volume of content and desired translation quality. If you have specific preferences regarding budget or deadline, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Relevant fields are available in our Quote & Inquiry Form.
Translation Fees at NAIway
Our regular translation fees cover all of the following services, so you can rely on us with confidence.
Translation
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Native-Level Quality Check
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After-Support※
※ As part of our after-support, we handle revisions and inquiries within the post-delivery verification
- The actual cost will be estimated based on the content and volume of the document. Please send us the document when requesting a quote.
- Minimum Charge Policy. Depending on the character/word count and other conditions, we have a two-tier minimum charge system of 5,500 Japanese Yen or 11,000 Japanese Yen (tax included). This ensures coverage of the essential costs involved in translation coordination and quality assurance.
For more details, please feel free to contact us.
Translation of Published Works: Copyright Considerations
When translating foreign-language publications, magazines, or web content, it is generally required to obtain permission from the copyright holder.
However, exceptions may apply in cases of “fair quotation.” A translated excerpt may be used without explicit permission only if all of the following conditions are met:
- The quotation is clearly necessary and relevant to the context.
- Quoted sections are clearly distinguished using quotation marks or similar formatting.
- The quotation is subordinate to the main body of the text.
- The original source is properly cited.
If these conditions are fulfilled, translation for the purpose of quotation may be legally permissible.
Translating Your Authored Book or Article
If you own the copyright to your work—such as in the case of self-published books—you may be considering translating it into a foreign language. For shorter publications like booklets or picture books, we encourage you to reach out to NAIway Translation Service. Our team is well-equipped to handle such projects with care and precision.
However, if you're thinking about translating a full-length novel you’ve written for international publication, be aware that the cost of a high-quality literary translation can be significant.
In such cases, one option is to negotiate directly with a skilled translator and propose a royalty-sharing agreement. This arrangement allows you to substantially reduce upfront translation costs by offering the translator a share of the royalties once the work is published.
NAIway AI Translation x Check
Fast, affordable, and we even go a step further—using generative AI like ChatGPT not just for translation, but to craft emotionally resonant Japanese copy that truly speaks to local audiences.
In Japanese-English and English-Japanese translation, AI can achieve up to 97% accuracy when applied to suitable fields or well-structured source texts. However, in real-world professional translation, accuracy often falls below 90%. With NAIway’s “AI Translation + Expert Review”, we refine AI-generated translations (mainly for Japanese-English and English-Japanese—other languages available upon request) by:
✅ Eliminating AI-specific errors to deliver high-quality translations with faster turnaround times and lower costs, surpassing conventional translation standards.
✅ Having experienced translators thoroughly review the output against the original text.
Looking to break into the Japanese market but want to keep translation costs low?
Say your company is aiming to localize content—websites, brochures, or marketing assets—for Japan. You're thinking of using AI translation tools like DeepL, Google Translate, or ChatGPT to cut costs. But there's a problem: you don’t have someone in-house who truly understands Japanese well enough to review, refine, and adapt that output into something that resonates with a Japanese audience.
Translating into Japanese isn’t just about swapping words—it's about navigating entirely different sentence structures, cultural nuances, and communication styles. That’s why these “quiet but critical” steps matter:
✅ Rewriting for natural flow and clarity
✅ Adjusting tone and expressions to match native Japanese sensibilities
That’s where NAIway Translation Service comes in.
With 30 years of multilingual translation experience and a solid base in Japan, we specialize in taking AI-translated content and elevating it, polishing it into native-level Japanese that actually works in the Japanese market. From localization to compelling copywriting tailored for Japan, we bridge the gap between raw AI output and market-ready communication.
We even go a step further—using generative AI like ChatGPT not just for translation, but to craft emotionally resonant Japanese copy that truly speaks to local audiences. From rewriting to copy creation, we take on the heavy lifting to ensure your message hits home in Japan.
NAIway AI Translation x Check
Fast, affordable, and we even go a step further—using generative AI like ChatGPT not just for translation, but to craft emotionally resonant Japanese copy that truly speaks to local audiences.
In Japanese-English and English-Japanese translation, AI can achieve up to 97% accuracy when applied to suitable fields or well-structured source texts. However, in real-world professional translation, accuracy often falls below 90%. With NAIway’s “AI Translation + Expert Review”, we refine AI-generated translations (mainly for Japanese-English and English-Japanese—other languages available upon request) by:
✅ Eliminating AI-specific errors to deliver high-quality translations with faster turnaround times and lower costs, surpassing conventional translation standards.
✅ Having experienced translators thoroughly review the output against the original text.
Looking to break into the Japanese market but want to keep translation costs low?
Say your company is aiming to localize content—websites, brochures, or marketing assets—for Japan. You're thinking of using AI translation tools like DeepL, Google Translate, or ChatGPT to cut costs. But there's a problem: you don’t have someone in-house who truly understands Japanese well enough to review, refine, and adapt that output into something that resonates with a Japanese audience.
Translating into Japanese isn’t just about swapping words—it's about navigating entirely different sentence structures, cultural nuances, and communication styles. That’s why these “quiet but critical” steps matter:
✅ Rewriting for natural flow and clarity
✅ Adjusting tone and expressions to match native Japanese sensibilities
That’s where NAIway Translation Service comes in.
With 30 years of multilingual translation experience and a solid base in Japan, we specialize in taking AI-translated content and elevating it, polishing it into native-level Japanese that actually works in the Japanese market. From localization to compelling copywriting tailored for Japan, we bridge the gap between raw AI output and market-ready communication.
We even go a step further—using generative AI like ChatGPT not just for translation, but to craft emotionally resonant Japanese copy that truly speaks to local audiences. From rewriting to copy creation, we take on the heavy lifting to ensure your message hits home in Japan.
For more details, please feel free to contact us.
Multilingual Translation Support
At NAIway, we offer multilingual translation services. In addition to Japanese, you can request translations for Chinese, Korean, Thai, and more—all simultaneously.
This eliminates the hassle of working with multiple translation providers for different languages. And of course, we ensure high-quality translations in every language we offer.
NAIway's Quality Assurance System
At NAIway Translation Service, we believe that quality management is our top priority as a professional translation company. To ensure the highest standards, we have developed our own Quality Assurance System (QAS) and implement strict quality control measures.
For high-quality Japanese-Spanish and Spanish-Japanese translations, every document undergoes a two-step review process: after the initial translation, a second translator conducts a thorough quality check.
We meticulously review each character and sentence, ensuring logical flow, terminology consistency, and appropriate expressions to deliver a refined translation tailored to your needs.
Document Types and Sample Projects
- Historical Novels
- Light Novels
- Dōjinshi (Self-Published Works)
- Poetry Collections
- Haiku Anthologies
- …and more