Japan ⇄ International
Mahjong Services
I’m Nicolas — a certified pro of the Japanese Professional Mahjong Association, based in Osaka. I speak native-level English and Spanish, have written for the international riichi community for over 10 years as “xkime”, and bring a background in web development and marketing. I work at the intersection of the Japanese mahjong industry and its global audience — in both directions.
Services
Translation & Localization
Japanese ⇄ English ⇄ Spanish translation of mahjong games, books, apps and video subtitles — by someone who actually plays at the professional level.
Technical Editing
Review of existing mahjong translations for rules accuracy, terminology and natural phrasing. Catch the mistakes only a pro player would notice.
JP Market Entry & Cultural Consulting
Guidance for international companies entering the Japanese mahjong scene — industry structure, etiquette, partnerships and positioning.
English-Language Marketing
Marketing strategy and content for Japanese mahjong companies reaching the global riichi audience — a community I know inside out after more than a decade of writing for it.
On-Camera & Event Appearances
Commentary, hosting and guest appearances for streams, tournaments and events — in Japanese, English or Spanish. On-camera work (modeling / acting) available for productions — inquire.
Player & Event Coordination in Kansai
On-the-ground coordination in Osaka and the Kansai region: player liaison, venue and parlor introductions, event logistics.
Rates
All rates in Japanese yen. Scope and terms negotiable.
| Service | Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Translation & localization (JP ⇄ EN ⇄ ES) | from ¥18 / characterproject minimum ¥50,000 | project minimum ¥50,000 |
| Video subtitles | ¥4,000–5,000 / minute | — |
| Technical editing of mahjong translations | ¥8,000 / hour | — |
| Market entry & marketing pilot | ¥100,000–150,0004–6 week engagement | 4–6 week engagement |
| Monthly retainer | from ¥250,000 / moup to 12 hours / month, 3-month minimum | up to 12 hours / month, 3-month minimum |
| Consulting | ¥120,000 / dayproject minimum ¥300,000 | project minimum ¥300,000 |
| Guest appearances & events (Japan) | by arrangementdepends on format and scope; plus travel expenses | depends on format and scope; plus travel expenses |
| Talks, workshops & corporate training | ¥80,000–150,000 / half day | — |
| Lessons (EN / ES / JP) | ¥12,000 / hour privategroup: ¥6,000 / person / 2 hours, up to 4 | group: ¥6,000 / person / 2 hours, up to 4 |
Appearances for overseas organizations and events: by arrangement, with travel expenses covered by the organizer.
Let’s Talk
Tell me about your project — scope, timeline and budget — and I’ll get back to you with a concrete proposal.
Contact Me