Japan ⇄ International
Mahjong Services
I’m Nicolas — a certified pro of the Japanese Professional Mahjong Association, based in Osaka, and a native Spanish speaker with native-level English.
For over 10 years I’ve written for the international riichi community as “xkime”, and I bring a background in web development and marketing.
Learn riichi
Riichi strategy and coaching in English at npmahjong.com — or learn at the table with me in Osaka.
Work with me
Translation, localization, market entry, marketing and event appearances between the Japanese mahjong industry and the international riichi community.
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
Get in Touch
Tell me about your project — scope, timeline and budget — and I’ll get back to you with a concrete proposal.