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About Osaka Language Solution: The Foundation of Trust (信頼 – Shinrai)

Our Mission: Unlocking a Future of Global Harmony and Human Flourishing.

At Osaka Language Solutions, our mission extends far beyond the precise translation of words. We are vital conduits, connecting Japan and the world to unlock shared prosperity, foster mutual understanding, and pave the way for a future where humanity can genuinely thrive. By dissolving linguistic and cultural barriers, we enable a future where convenience abounds, human creativity flourishes, and enduring peace becomes a reality. This dedication to unwavering accuracy and cultural fluency is the foundation of every high-stakes project we undertake.

Our Leadership: Expertise Built on Verifiable Experience

Our standards are built on the expertise of our founder, Makoto Matsuo.

Makoto Matsuo, Founder/CEO & President

Crisis-Level Reliability and Confidence: The founder’s reputation is built on reliability in critical moments. Just recently, he was contacted less than 24 hours before a high-profile interview for Entrepreneur Magazine to replace a sick interpreter, charging a premium rate that was confirmed immediately due to his specific expertise and strong client reputation. This ability to deliver seamlessly under pressure is the standard for all Osaka Language Solution services.

Built on 45+ Years of Bicultural Immersion and 25+ Years of High-Stakes Professional Service, Makoto Matsuo has provided essential clarity and risk mitigation in Japan’s most demanding sectors. His expertise is built on deep bicultural fluency and specialized, transactional communication.

Bicultural & Oratorical Foundation:

Raised in both the United States and Japan during critical learning periods, our founder developed a unique mastery of bicultural and phonetic nuances essential for building deep rapport. This capability is underpinned by a background in high-stakes communication, having led a university debate team to win a national tournament and securing the Best Speaker Award against universities across Japan.

Verifiable Professional Highlights (EEAT Proof):

• Executive Diplomacy & Policy Protocol: Established irrefutable access and protocol by interpreting solo for high-level policy discussions involving the Oxford Blavatnik School of Government and the executive team of the highly trusted Governor of Hiroshima (Hidehiko Yuzaki). Directly facilitated meetings and protocol adherence with the Kyoto Governor and both Vice Governors, alongside an international official like the Catalonian Minister of Research and Universities.
• High-Stakes Diplomatic & UN Engagements (Refined): Provided 1-hour solo simultaneous interpretation in the UN Pavilion for the UN-JCDecaux Road Safety Campaign Press Conference at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, interpreting for the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety and the Osaka Vice Governor. This simultaneous assignment showcased the mental agility and enduring expertise required for continuous, high-stakes communication. This simultaneous assignment showcased the mental agility and enduring expertise required for continuous, high-stakes communication, and included handling the press release and media Q&A with major Japanese newspapers like Mainichi. Also supported international investigators during Japan Customs raids and interrogations.
• Sustained Policy Stamina: Provided solo consecutive interpretation services over a three-week period for the UNDP sustainable development and climate change project, requiring sustained mental and physical stamina during full-day meetings across various technical sectors (academic, business, and agricultural). Also supported international investigators during Japan Customs raids and interrogations.
• Financial & Corporate Due Diligence: Managed communication for high-stakes corporate acquisitions and investment meetings, including presentations on company history, financial prospects, and critical metrics like Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) and EBITDA. This included facilitating discussions between global, multi-million dollar game development firms and Japanese publicly listed gaming and entertainment corporations (e.g., Capcom, Sega, Square Enix, Bandai Namco) at the executive management level.
• Corporate Compliance & Rebranding Audits: Provided critical interpretation support during the final, high-stakes rebranding audit in Tokyo for the transition from Home Instead back to the Duskin’s new brand, ensuring legal and operational compliance.
• Pharmaceutical & Compliance: Extensive experience across Dozens of GMP Audits (EMA/FDA standards), including pre-inspection audits with Qualified Persons for major API manufacturing facilities (e.g., GSK, Itochu, Ultragenyx).
• Technical Spokesperson & Consultant: Served as the Lead Interpreter and Advisor to the CEO/President of a consultation firm. This role included developing and presenting technical PowerPoint content in English to high-level specialists, governors, ministers, and academic deans to facilitate major investment projects.

The Promise of Expertise: Your Seamless Bridge

While our mission is driven by passion, our services are grounded in unwavering professionalism:

• Deep Subject Matter Knowledge: We match you with a linguist who is a proven expert in your specific field, ensuring context is paramount in legal, medical, or technical discussions.
• Uncompromising Quality Assurance: Every project undergoes a rigorous quality control process to ensure the highest standards of accuracy and cultural appropriateness.
• Scale and Capacity: Our expertise is supported by a dedicated, trusted network of 100+ specialized, certified linguists and subject-matter experts across Japan. This structure ensures seamless coverage, rapid deployment, and unparalleled precision, regardless of project scale or technical complexity.

We invite you to experience the difference that verifiable expertise and a true love for Japan can make.

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