ITSUKI is a language expert with over 10 years experience as a Japanese to English translator with working proficiency in Japanese Sign Language.ITSUKI lives in the countryside of Japan and travels the world when they can, immersing themselves in various Deaf cultures and spoken languages.
Clients & Collaborators
Next Events
gamescom (Köln, Germany)
August 26 - 30, 2026
Tokyo Game Show (Tokyo, Japan)
September 17 - 21, 2026
Translation
Tokyo International Deaf Arts Festival
Film Program, Website, Catalog
(Translation/Editing)
Sign Fictionary by IGENGOLab.
Japanese to English Localization
The Twilight Elf of the Evening
Usagi Nagomu
Publisher: Irodori Comics
The Shy Snow Woman and the Cursed Ring
Puuzaki Puuna
Publisher: Irodori Comics
Interpreting
Tokyo International Deaf Arts Festival 2025
Tokyo International Deaf Film Festival 2021
Translator, Interpreter, Live Captioning
- JP→EN translations for official website, social media, catalogs, etc.
- On-site interpreting
- Live captioning for using UD Talk.
Additional Experience:
- Zoom Meetings
- Medical Appointments
- City Hall Visits (Government Assistance, Change of Address Procedures, etc.)
Language Combinations:
- Spoken Japanese ⇔ Spoken English
- Spoken Japanese and/or English ⇔ Japanese Sign Language
Basic Proficiency:
- American Sign Language
- International Sign
Captioning
Real Time English Captioning - October 8, 9, 101. Prologue Performance: Japan Heritage "Iwami Kagura (Kuwanoki Kagurakai)"
2. "Condors × Handles" Collaborative Performance
3. DJ OSSHY Presents: "Inclusive Disco"
Television
TBS Segment - Action 2030 for Future Sustainability
Appeared as a sign language interpreter in a segment introducing CO:SIGN.LAB's application "Sign-Mi" - connecting D/deaf users and interpreters.
Training & Experience
BitSummit 2023 - 2026 Kyoto, Japan
Booth staff for Ukiyo Studios, Critical Reflex, NZ CODE
- Booth setup and organizing, JP⇔EN interpreting, promotion of indie games.
Tokyo Game Show 2023 - 2025 Chiba, Japan
Booth staff for Ukiyo Studios and Critical Reflex
- Booth setup and organizing, JP⇔EN interpreting, promotion of indie games.
Clin d'Oeil - International Sign Language Arts Festival 2022
June & July - Reims, France
Volunteer Staff and Trainee
- Assisting with setup, admin work and food stalls while learning/communicating in several sign languages.
- Immersing in Deaf culture and quickly adapting to a new and fast-paced environment.