General on-site interpretation
Bank, city office, real estate viewing, airport, hotel, tourism, shopping and ordinary daily communication.
Half day, up to 4 hoursJPY 16,000
Full day, up to 8 hoursJPY 30,000
OvertimeJPY 3,500 / hour
SERVICES / PRICE
Daily life
Business
Specialized
Online
Chinese-Japanese Interpretation Services and Fees
HI BAGS provides practical Chinese-Japanese interpretation and local support in Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and the Kansai area. The service categories below match the Chinese and Traditional Chinese pages so that every language version shows the same basic service scope and reference prices.
Business / exhibition interpretation
Trade shows, booth reception, client visits, factory tours, product explanation and business meetings.
Half day, up to 4 hoursJPY 20,000
Full day, up to 8 hoursJPY 36,000
OvertimeJPY 4,000 / hour
Medical / professional procedures
Hospitals, health checkups, beauty clinics, immigration counters, notary office, legal affairs bureau and real estate contracts.
Half day, up to 4 hoursJPY 25,000
Full day, up to 8 hoursJPY 46,000
OvertimeJPY 5,500 / hour
Online / phone support
Online meetings, phone reservation, simple consultation, Japanese emails, screenshots or document explanation.
First hourJPY 6,000
DocumentsQuoted separately
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Fee note: The above are reference prices for Osaka city and common scenarios. Japanese consumption tax of 10% is added. Transportation, urgent requests, early morning or late night schedules, multi-city travel, document preparation and highly specialized content may be quoted separately.
Payment: Bank transfer, Alipay and WeChat Pay are available. Please tell us in advance if you need a receipt, invoice or RMB payment arrangement.
SERVICE TYPE
How to choose the right service category
General on-site interpretation
Best for daily-life procedures, tourism, shopping, airport and hotel communication, bank account opening and city office visits. It is suitable when the topic is practical and not highly specialized.
Business / exhibition interpretation
Best for trade shows, product explanation, business meetings, client visits, factory visits, market research and follow-up communication with Japanese companies.
Medical / professional procedures
Best for hospitals, health checkups, beauty clinics, immigration counter visits, notarization, legal affairs bureau and real estate contract explanations. Preparation is usually required.
Online / phone support
Best for phone reservations, online meetings, Japanese email or screenshot explanation, quick confirmation before a visit and simple communication tasks.
Half-day support
Recommended for one main appointment such as a bank, ward office, clinic, real estate viewing or business meeting.
Full-day or custom support
Recommended for exhibitions, several appointments in one day, multi-location visits, family travel or corporate schedules.
INCLUDED SUPPORT
What the interpreter can help with
- Understand questions from Japanese staff and convey the client's answer in Japanese.
- Explain Japanese instructions, fees, conditions, schedules and required documents in Chinese.
- Help confirm names, dates, addresses, phone numbers, appointment times and payment details.
- Support communication during waiting, registration, reception, consultation, meeting or counter procedures.
- For business or contract-related cases, prepare terminology in advance based on documents you send.
Interpretation does not replace the judgment of doctors, lawyers, immigration specialists, tax accountants, administrative scriveners, real estate professionals or other licensed professionals.
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Send the date, location, purpose and documents. We will suggest the most suitable support type and confirm the fee reference.
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