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Babel is fast approaching the 50th anniversary of its founding. In those fifty years, we have engaged in a wide range of business endeavors related to translation, from education and the publication of our periodical, The World of Translation, to publishing books in translation, brokering publication rights, and offering translation and interpretation services. For the next fifty years, our 100-year plan is to broaden the meaning of “translation” to offer dynamic linguistic solutions by developing and integrating various technologies. In this way, we hope to support clients in all aspects of multicultural communication.

To do this, we cannot stop at translation, but must also utilize interpretation. We cannot stop with the medium of writing, but must engage visual media as well. We cannot stop at human translation, but must embrace AI and machine translation tools. Moreover, there is more need than ever for multilingual translation and interpretation, as well as company-wide communication seminars and other forms of linguistic support. It is our intention to offer such integrated solution for translation in the age of globalization.

Indispensable to achieving this goal will be our network of over 300 graduates from Babel Professional School of Translation (est. 2000, USA), who are now professional translators based in 22 countries around the world.

As part of our 100-year plan, it is our sincere desire to stay close to our clients and offer the most effective globalization support based on a forward-looking understanding of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Babel Transmedia Center (BTC) is a Translation Service Provider comprised of professionals who have graduated our former U.S.-based professional school, Babel University Professional School of Translation, and who have attained specialized qualifications from the Japan Translation Association (JTA). Our comprehensive translation process begins with project creation and systematically proceeds into the phases of initial translation, revising, review, and completion—all of which are supervised by a specially appointed project manager. Through this thorough method of project management, we offer customers the highest quality of translation.

Company Name : Babel Transmedia Center Inc.

Address : Head Office Shiroyama Trust Tower 27F, 4-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 〒105-6027 Phone: 03-5403-4760

Established : February 2018

Capital : ¥30,000,000

Representative : Tomoki Hotta, Representative Director

Business : Translation, Interpretation, Publishing, Specialized Training

Primary Bank : Mitsubishi UFJ Bank

Primary Clients : We are unable to disclose client information.

    1974 -Translator Training Course (online) begun.
    1976/10 -Monthly periodical The World of Translation first published. First “Translation Incentive Award” offered.
    1977/3 -Japan Translator Training Center, Ltd., est.
    1978/10 -Babel Translation & Foreign Languages Institute opened in Tokyo.
    1980/2 -First appearance of serial segment “Translation Grammar” in The World of Translation.
    1982/1 -Babel Translation & Foreign Language Institute opened in Osaka.
    1982/4 -First edition of Translation Grammar published.
    1984/3 -Babel International (Translation Services Division) kicks off. Nagoya branch of Babel Translation & Foreign Language Institute opened.
    1989/6 -Legal Communication Institute est.
    1996/7/26Babel America (BABEL Corporation) established in San Francisco, USA.
    1997/5 -Babel Transmedia Center Inc. established as part of the Translation Services Division.
    2000/1 -Online-based BABEL UNIVERSITY Professional School of Translation opened in Hawaii, USA as the first ever graduate school of translation in the world.
    2000/6 -Monthly periodical eTrans begun (first published in World of Translation).
    2002/1 -BABEL UNIVERSITY Professional School of Translation gains DEAC accreditation.
    2002/3 -License agreement made for the exclusive administration of CPS (Certified Professional Secretary) and CAP (Certified Administrative Professional) qualifications in Japan.
    2005/2 -Monthly periodical eTrans Learning begun (first published in eTrans ).
    2007/1 -Legal career magazine The Legal.COMM first published.
    2007/10 -Internal professional English training program begun.
    2008/1 -Recognized by Japan Translation Association for Working Scholarship Program
    2008/11 -Monthly periodical The Professional Translator first published.
    2010/8 -Books & Rights Marketplace begun.
    2011/1 -Babel Press begins offering digital publishing services (Kindle, iPad, etc.)
    2012/5 -Workshops begun on Translation Publishing via Amazon POD.
    2012/9 -Scholarship program begun for Hawaii residents to support the State of Hawaii.
    2013/1 -Babel Library Members (book club) service begun.
    2014/7 -Approved by the Hawaii Post-secondary Education Accreditation Program (HPEAP)
    2014/9 -Partnership begun with SDL (SDL University Partner).
    2015/2 -Translation Tech course begun to offer instruction about using CAT tools.
    2016/6 -Joined the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) in U.S.
    2017/6 -Became an Academic Partner of the translation-assisted tool Memsource.
    2018/2 -New Babel Transmedia Center Inc. established.
    2020/3 -New Babel Press. Inc. established.
    2021/6 -Voluntary Withdrawal from DEAC after 20 years of continued accreditation.
    2022/5 -Global Wisdom Garden,On-line Library starts

To realize the sharing of knowledge through translation
within the Garden of Knowledge that is the Earth,
spreading Awareness among People
and creating an Environment in which
We can share in Joy together

For the achievement of this mission, we aim to establish professionalism within:

Translation Education
Translation Companies
and
Translators themselves

Service Introduction

eTrans Technology: Babel’s Core Policy on the Future of Translation

eTrans Technology is a unique concept developed by Babel to empower translators through the intelligent use of technology. It represents an integrated framework of tools, practices, and philosophies that support translators in enhancing both the quality and efficiency of their work.

A Vision Rooted in Experience

Babel has been at the forefront of translation technology since the early 1990s. In response to the first wave of machine translation (MT), we launched the Babel MT Project in 1990 to explore the practical applications of MT in professional translation. By 1991, we had already established the MT Specialist Training Program to develop human resources capable of working effectively with these emerging technologies.

Over the decades, Babel has remained committed to bridging human expertise and machine assistance. In 2000, we formally coined the term “eTrans Technology” to define our translator-centric approach to digital transformation. This philosophy is deeply embedded in our training, publishing, and service models today.

What is eTrans Technology?

eTrans Technology is not just about using tools — it's about mastering them. It encompasses a wide range of technologies that are now essential in modern translation workflows, including:

• CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) Tools
Tools like Trados and MemoQ support consistency, leverage translation memory, and streamline multilingual projects.

• Machine Translation (MT) Engines
Services like DeepL and Google Translate can generate draft translations, which are refined through post-editing by professionals.

• Grammar and Style Checkers
Tools such as Grammarly and ProWritingAid help improve language quality and compliance with client-specific writing standards.

• Project Management Tools
These help coordinate teams, track progress, and manage deadlines in large-scale translation operations.

Embracing Innovation Without Replacing the Human Touch

Babel recognizes that technological breakthroughs such as Neural Machine Translation (NMT) and generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT) are revolutionizing the industry. However, our stance remains clear: technology should support, not replace, the human translator.

We emphasize the importance of post-editing skills, critical thinking, and contextual judgment—capabilities that no AI has yet mastered. Our mission is to help translators evolve into Translation Technologists: professionals who are not only linguistically skilled but also technologically fluent.

Our Guiding Principles

1. Human-Centered Translation
The translator remains at the heart of the process. Technology is a tool—not a substitute—for human judgment.

2. Skills for the Digital Age
We train professionals who can confidently navigate CAT, MT, and AI-driven tools.

3. Bridging Practice and Education
Our training programs reflect real-world trends and equip translators with immediately applicable skills.

4. Commitment to Continuous Learning
We provide ongoing updates, research, and insights to ensure translators stay ahead of the curve.

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Legal Document Translation Services

Main Menu：

・ Japanese↔English translation of legal documents
・ Native check for English-translated legal documents
・ Japanese summaries of English-language contracts

Types of Documents Handled:

・ Contracts, memoranda, internal regulations, company policies, audit materials, minutes
・ Certified registry copies, articles of incorporation, litigation documents (briefs, statements, notices)
・ Statutes, and other legal or administrative materials

*Please consult us for other types of documents. For languages other than English, we offer services through our Multilingual Center (MLC).*

Features：

・ Handled by certified translators with extensive experience in legal translation
・ If you provide prior documents or a glossary, we ensure consistent terminology and style across all translations
・ Version control and terminology management available
・ We accommodate your preferred glossaries and file formats (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
・ Even for paper or scanned documents, we match the original layout and deliver in editable formats
・ Our summaries capture the essential points of legal documents in concise, readable Japanese
・ We tailor the scope and level of summarization to meet your needs

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Shareholders' Meeting & Financial Document Translation Services

Main Menu：

・ English translation of notices of convocation (including business reports and proposals)
・ English translation of financial statements and annotations
・ Japanese translation of annual reports originally written in English

Types of Documents Handled:

・Notices of shareholders’ meetings, business reports, reference materials (agenda items), financial statements, notes, annual securities reports, and annual reports

Features:

・ Handled by experienced translators and checkers with a proven track record across 100+ companies
・ Consistency with past years’ translation styles and terminology is ensured
・ Language used will align with official company publications (e.g., investor relations websites)
・ We follow client-provided glossaries (e.g., department names, roles, account items)
・ Natural, standardized English format tailored for financial and corporate readers

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Patent Translation & International Filing Support Services

Main Menu：

・ Translation of patent specifications, office actions, responses, official gazettes, and letters to foreign agents
・ Translation of technical materials and presentation data also supported

Types of Documents Handled:

・ Patent specifications, gazettes, office actions, responses, priority certificates, patentability reports, technical literature, patent and trademark registers, certificates, certified copies, contracts, court documents, trial papers, and all types of IP-related documents

Features：

・ In partnership with a patent attorney’s office, we support not only translation but also international filing procedures
・ Translators are graduates of the Patent Translation Program at Babel Graduate School or certified in patent translation by the Japan Association of Translators
・ All translations are reviewed and revised under the supervision of Prof. Momoko Okuda, patent attorney and expert in IP translation
・ Our affiliated translation institute conducts ongoing research in simplifying patent texts and enhancing productivity through MT and TM tools
・ Services available not only in Japanese and English, but also in Chinese, German, and other languages

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Multilingual Translation & Web Content Production Services

Main Menu：

・ All translations are reviewed by native speakers of the target language
・ Simultaneous multilingual translation from Japanese to multiple languages, or between foreign languages

Languages Covered:

・ English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and more

Types of Documents Handled:

・ Company profiles, corporate/product websites, catalogs, brochures, product manuals, promotional materials, meeting and presentation documents
・ Certificates such as family registry, marriage, birth, death, power of attorney, medical records, etc.

Features：

・ All translations undergo anchor checks by professional native translators in each language
・ We can deliver multiple-language translations in one batch
・ Translators are graduates of a specialized translation school and hold subject-specific qualifications, ensuring high-quality output
・ We utilize AI-enhanced translation memory to collaborate with clients for efficient management of translation assets

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Book Translation, Editing & Publishing Support Services

Main Menu：

・ Fiction: Translations that preserve the literary tone of the original
・ Non-fiction: Clear, accurate, and easy-to-read translations
・ Academic/Technical: Precise translations grounded in subject expertise

Types of Books Covered:

◇ Fiction: Literary novels, science fiction, fantasy, mystery, romance, YA, children's books, picture books, manga, etc.
◇ Non-fiction: Business, self-help, biographies, travel writing, critical reviews, hobby guides, encyclopedias, etc.
◇ Academic/Technical: Humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, education, energy, disaster prevention, etc.

Languages Supported:

・ From Japanese into: English, Chinese, Korean, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, etc.
・ From the above languages into Japanese

Features：

・ Translators are graduates of the Literary Translation Program and hold professional publishing translation qualifications
・ Specialist texts are reviewed by subject-matter experts as needed
・ We offer 5–10 page synopses with optional partial translations
・ Estimated Delivery: ~350p: 2 weeks / ~400p: 3 weeks / ~500p: 4 weeks

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Certificate Translation Services

■ Key Features of the Service

・Certified and experienced translators handle all types of official certificates.
・Please inform us of the intended use and destination of the translated document—we will tailor the translation accordingly.
・We provide precise translations of documents for naturalization applications.
・If you need to submit documents (other than certificates) to the Immigration Bureau, we can help—just let us know your objective.

■ Examples of Documents for Translation

[From Foreign Languages to Japanese]
Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Divorce Certificates, Death Certificates, Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry, Residence Certificates, Affidavits, Employment Certificates, Employment Contracts, Graduation Certificates, Police Clearance Certificates

[From Japanese to Foreign Languages]
Family Registers, Marriage Notifications, Divorce Notifications, Birth Notifications, Wills, Residence Certificates, Resident Tax Certificates, Withholding Tax Certificates, Commercial Registry Certificates, Shareholders Meeting Minutes, Registration Certificates, Registration Cause Information, Registration ID Information, Medical Reports, Payslips, CVs, Career Summaries

[Creating English Documents]
Certificate of Employment, Certificate of Retirement, Notice of Employment Conditions, Employment Contracts, Power of Attorney

■ Languages Supported

English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, other Southeast Asian languages, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, and other EU languages.

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Presentation Materials, Meeting Minutes & Reports

■ Key Features of the Service

・We offer high-quality translation and writing for presentations and reports used in internal and external business settings.
・Our professional translators and writers are skilled at handling technical content in clear, compelling formats.
・Localization for global audiences is tailored to cultural nuance and corporate tone.
・We can support visually enhanced presentations with infographics and diagrams.
・We handle meeting minutes for executive sessions, board meetings, and international conferences.

■ Examples of Documents

・Internal presentation materials (management meetings, project reports, training)
・Investor pitch decks and IR content
・Localized materials for global partnerships / Presentation scripts (including narration)
・Meeting minutes (board, international), market research, financial/competitive analysis
・CSR, ESG, and audit reports / White papers / KPI and performance tracking reports

■ Languages Supported

English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, other Southeast Asian languages, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, and other EU languages

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Press Releases, Advertising Copywriting & Marketing Materials

■ Key Features of the Service

・ We create powerful, persuasive messages tailored to your PR and marketing strategy.
・ Multilingual messaging crafted for product launches, events, or corporate announcements.
・ SEO-friendly content development for blogs, newsletters, and social media.
・ Native translators ensure culturally and contextually appropriate language.
・ We support brand storytelling and creative writing to communicate your unique value.

■ Examples of Documents

・ Press releases, newsletters, event announcements
・ Product and service brochures, catalogs, white papers
・ Social media posts, blog articles, email newsletters
・ Advertising copy (TV, web, banners, flyers)
・ Brand slogans, taglines, packaging copy
・ Story-driven content and video narration scripts

■ Languages Supported

English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, other Southeast Asian languages, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, and other EU languages

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Translation, Language & Business Training Services

■ Program Features

・We provide practical, field-specific programs taught by professionals.
・Programs are customizable for individuals and corporations—focused on legal, contract, business, and technical English.
・Flexible format: on-site or online, including small-group or one-on-one training.
・Training available for translators, legal professionals, and CAP (certified admin) exam preparation.
・Completion certificates are awarded at the end of each course.

■ Main Training Programs

・Reading Contracts in English / International Contract Negotiation
・Business Email Writing in English / Business English Conversation
・Technical English for Scientific & Engineering Documents / Plain English
・CAP Exam Prep Course (IAAP Certified)
・U.S. Law Online Modules (Contract Law, Torts, IP Law, etc.)

■ Delivery Options

・Choose online or on-site format
・Zoom-based remote courses and optional in-person schooling available

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Worldwide Network Partners

Babel Professional Partners

Babel Professional Partners (BPP) is a networking platform to support those who wish to start their own private business in various corners of the translation industry. As a rule, any graduate of the Babel University Professional School of Translation, with qualifications in one or more of the fields of study offered there, may become a member, and these members will work together with Babel Group. BPP members, whether as a sole-proprietorship or a corporation, will be independent, working in partnership with Babel Group’s various divisions (Translation & Interpretation, Education, Publishing & Copyright, etc.) on joint ventures or research projects.

News Letter

The Professional Translator, Web Ver.
A Digital Magazine for Professional Translators

We provide professional translators with the latest information on translation technologies by field, the translation industry all around the world, machine translation, and the academic study of translation, while also providing a space for translators to submit their own pieces to communicate and share information with other professionals in the field of translation.

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Email digest focused on news from East Asia. We pick up topics and stories from European and U.S. publications, from Wall Street Journal and Financial Times to New York Times, Washington Post, Guardian, Time, Bloomberg, Economist, and Reuters, to share the Western perspective of East Asia with our subscribers. Our stories from China, Taiwan, South and North Korea, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and other Asian countries may offer insights into business through the understanding of local trends.

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Babel Transmedia Center, Ltd.
Head Office
Shiroyama Trust Tower 27F, 4-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
〒105-6027
Phone: 03-5403-4760

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Privacy Policy

Regarding the protection of personal information

*Babel Group may collect, use, provide and consign personal information within a limited scope as necessary to its business activities.
To prevent unauthorized access, loss, destruction, leaking, falsification, etc. of personal information, we implement appropriate safety protocols as well as preventative and corrective measures. For the consignment of personal information, an appropriate consignment contract shall be entered into with the consignor, and all other measures required by law shall be taken.
Personal information shall be handled in an appropriate manner in accordance with all applicable laws and standard practices. To ensure the absolute protection of personal information, we regularly review and improve our safety policies.

Regarding the handling of personal information

  1. To provide a higher quality of service and information, Babel shall use the personal information of customers in the following ways:
    • ・Personal information may be posted online, etc., for the purpose of sharing information about seminars, etc. In such cases, permission shall first be obtained from the person whose personal information will be posted.
    • ・Personal information shall be used in the processing of applications and to contact individuals for a variety of purposes, including surveys, confirmations, advertisements of Babel goods and services, applications to services and gifts offered by Babel, the use of survey and research materials, and the providing of services requested of Babel.
  2. Babel shall not disclose personal information of any individual to a third party, except in the following circumstances:
    • ・When required by law, and when the life, health, property, or rights of the individual, Babel Group and its various component companies, or users of Babel’s goods, services or website, are threatened and the disclosure of personal information is required to address said threat.
    • ・When required to comply with laws and ordinances issued by public institutions such as law enforcement and courts.
  3. When personal information is requested, such information shall only be disclosed after the completion of prescribed procedures, and shall be disclosed only to the individual who has made the request. Furthermore, in the case that disclosed information of an individual is mistaken, only the individual to whom the information pertains may request correction.
  4. To ensure the smoothest service to our customers, Babel may entrust personal information to a company that satisfies a certain standard of information protection and management.
  5. The provision of personal information to Babel is strictly voluntary; however, individuals who choose to withhold certain personal information may be unable to use Babel’s services.
  6. To ensure the smoothest service to our customers, personal information may be entrusted to a company that satisfies a certain standard of information protection and management.
  7. If you are receiving unwanted ads from Babel via email or post, please request to be unsubscribed to such mailings and we shall process your request immediately.