Connecting Healthcare Across Borders
MedicTranslate supports healthcare communication across language barriers in Japan. Based in Kobe, we provide medical translation, medical interpreting, medication-import information and written assessments, clinic appointment coordination and certification coordination for international residents, visitors, healthcare organisations and businesses.
In other words, our role is to support communication, documentation and administrative coordination. However, medical care, diagnosis and clinical advice remain the responsibility of the clinic or healthcare professional chosen by the client.
Our Approach
MedicTranslate uses AI-assisted translation workflows together with human review and validation by experienced language professionals. Technology helps us process documents efficiently and consistently, while human reviewers check terminology, context, names, dates, measurements and document structure before delivery.
The workflow and level of review depend on the document type, language pair and intended use. A Certificate of Translation can be provided where required, subject to the receiving organisation’s requirements.
Japan-Based Medical Interpreting and Translation
MedicTranslate is based in Kobe, Japan, with operational support from Australia and a network of approved translators and interpreters.
Our principal language service is Japanese–English translation and interpreting. Selected additional language pairs may be supported through our approved professional network, subject to availability, document type and delivery requirements.
Remote translation, medication-import information and certification coordination are available to clients before arrival in Japan and across Japan. In-person interpreting and clinic coordination are based in Kansai, including Hyogo, Osaka and Kyoto, and we also send interpreters in person beyond Kansai.
Healthcare Workflow and System Integration
MedicTranslate is developing secure workflows and technical capabilities to support structured medical translation and future integration with healthcare and administrative systems.
Where required, translated information can be prepared in structured formats suitable for clinical and administrative workflows. Any direct system integration, API connection or electronic exchange is subject to technical assessment, security review, privacy requirements and agreement with the relevant healthcare organisation.
MedicTranslate does not claim that every service is currently integrated directly with hospital electronic medical record systems.
Why Kobe, Japan?
Kobe provides a strong base for MedicTranslate because of its international community, healthcare sector and access to the wider Kansai region.
From Kobe, we support clients and partner organisations across Hyogo, Osaka, Kyoto and other parts of Japan through a combination of in-person and remote medical interpreting, translation and coordination services.
Our Vision & Mission
Mission
To make healthcare communication in Japan clearer and more accessible across languages through reliable translation, interpreting, documentation and administrative coordination.
Vision
To become a trusted healthcare-language and technology partner connecting international patients, healthcare professionals and organisations across language barriers.
Our Team
Our Professionals
The Experience Behind Every Job
Medical interpreters, certified translators and healthcare specialists, working in Japan and overseas. We match each job by language, subject and any certification required.
50 Years
Translation and Interpreting
Translator and interpreter who helps coordinate clinic and hospital care for our clients.
30 Years
PhD in Dentistry
Teaches medical English to medical students, with around 30 years of technical and medical translation experience.
22+ Years
NAATI-Certified Translator
Japanese to English translator specialising in medical translation, and an Accredited Practitioner of the New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters.
Level 1
Medical Interpreting: Chinese
Level 1 in the medical interpreting examination in Japan, with hospital training and experience in online consultations and clinic appointments.
Level 2
Medical Interpreting: English
Level 2 in the medical interpreting examination in Japan, interpreting at patient appointments in the Kansai region.
Nurse
Clinical Background
Translator with a clinical background as a registered nurse and more than 5 years translating and reviewing medical and life sciences documents.
Cancer Care
Prostate Cancer and PSMA
Japanese and English translator specialising in prostate cancer and PSMA treatment materials.
Medical Records
Medical Document Translation
Japanese and English translator with extensive experience in medical documents.
9 Languages
Japanese and More
Japanese with English, Mandarin, German, French and Arabic, Russian, Portuguese and Spanish.
Accuracy Statement
Professional Translation
Professional translation with a translator’s statement of accuracy.
Kansai + Remote
In Person and Online
In-person interpreting based in Kansai, with remote support across Japan.
Since 2011
Healthcare IT Experience
Our leadership brings experience in public health IT, dating back to 2011.
Our Values
Our Values
Accuracy
We apply careful human review to support accurate, clear and consistent communication.
Privacy
We handle medical and personal information carefully and in line with our published Privacy Policy.
Human Support
Technology supports our work, but people remain responsible for review, communication and client support.
Transparency
We explain our scope, pricing and expected delivery time before work begins.
Join Our Professional Network
MedicTranslate works with experienced translators, interpreters, healthcare-language professionals and business partners who share our commitment to accurate, respectful and secure communication.
In particular, we welcome enquiries from medical interpreting professionals with relevant language capability, healthcare-domain experience and a strong commitment to confidentiality and quality.
