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Taka Hoshino

Translator & Interpreter
Adachiku,13

Summary

  • With over 15 years of experience in multilingual translation and coordination, I specialize in Korean-to-Chinese and Japanese-to-Chinese translations. I have successfully translated and published 7 Korean novels and science popularization books, demonstrating expertise in literary translation, cultural localization, and trade logistics coordination.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Founder & CEO

Bikei Co., Ltd.
12.2023 - Current

・Founded and lead Bikei Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based company, balancing entrepreneurial ventures with flexible personal commitments.
・Managed a key project for a Japanese client, overseeing production, quality control, logistics, and after-sales for 4 million heat-sealed plastic bags, sourced from China and delivered to Japan.
・Utilized multilingual skills (native Chinese, fluent Japanese and Korean, business-level English) for client negotiations, translation, and cross-cultural coordination.
・Handled business operations to ensure financial stability and operational efficiency.

Freelance Translator

01.2002 - Current
  • Translated 7 works, including novels, essays, and financial guide books from Korean to Mandarin for Shanghai People's Publishing House and CITIC Press Corporation
  • Translated various documents from Korean and Japanese into Mandarin for clients
  • Currently translating English and Japanese articles and documents into Mandarin for a language services company

Foreign Trade Salesperson

Kousei Trading Co., Ltd.
01.2015 - 11.2023
  • Responsible for managing international sales and client relationships
  • Facilitate communication and negotiations between clients and company
  • Provide product and market analysis to support sales growth

Logistics Coordinator

DB Schenker
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Managed logistics operations and coordinated transportation for clients
  • Monitored shipment schedules and ensured timely delivery

Korean Teacher

Jianghai Vocational and Technical College
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Designed and taught Korean language courses for students
  • Conducted research on Korean language and literature

Translator

Language Services Company
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Daily translation of two major Korean newspapers, Dong-A Ilbo and Chosun Ilbo, into Chinese

Education

Master's Degree - Translation

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
01.2010 - 01.2015

Bachelor's Degree - Korean Language and Literature

Dalian University of Foreign Languages
01.1997 - 01.2002

Skills

Translation,

Additional Information

  • My Chinese name is Wang Chongwen.

    After acquiring Japanese citizenship in 2023, my name was changed to Hoshino Taka.

Timeline

Founder & CEO

Bikei Co., Ltd.
12.2023 - Current

Foreign Trade Salesperson

Kousei Trading Co., Ltd.
01.2015 - 11.2023

Master's Degree - Translation

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
01.2010 - 01.2015

Logistics Coordinator

DB Schenker
01.2005 - 01.2009

Freelance Translator

01.2002 - Current

Korean Teacher

Jianghai Vocational and Technical College
01.2002 - 01.2005

Translator

Language Services Company
01.2000 - 01.2002

Bachelor's Degree - Korean Language and Literature

Dalian University of Foreign Languages
01.1997 - 01.2002
Taka HoshinoTranslator & Interpreter