Case Study:

English Content and Transcreation Support for a Japanese Pianist, Artist and Composer

Client Profile
An acclaimed Japanese pianist and composer with an active international career required English content that accurately represented her artistry while resonating with overseas listeners, event organizers, and collaborators. Her performances and projects included work in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, connecting her music to international audiences in the U.S.

Project Scope

remarkable. provided ongoing support over 5 years to adapt and refine the client’s online presence and communications for international reach. Work focused on:

  • Translating and transcreating the artist biography and messaging for the official website and Instagram.

  • Ensuring English-language content was clear, appealing, and culturally appropriate.

  • Offering options and confirming understanding directly with the client to respect artistic intent.

  • Providing ad hoc support for international events, announcements, and communications with collaborators.

  • Regularly reviewing and refining content to maintain consistency and professionalism.

Approach

The work combined translation with transcreation, ensuring that content captured both the accuracy of Japanese messaging and the emotional resonance of the client’s artistry.

  • Drafted multiple English versions of bios, posts, and announcements, balancing literal meaning with tone and nuance.

  • Discussed options directly with the client, confirming which best reflected intent.

  • Advised on cultural nuances, helping avoid misinterpretations and ensuring content aligned with global communication styles.

  • Maintained consistency across the website and Instagram while adjusting to different audience expectations.

Outcomes

  • Built a more accessible and appealing online presence for international audiences, particularly through Instagram and the website.

  • Strengthened the ability to communicate with overseas fans, collaborators, and event organizers.

  • Preserved artistic authenticity while ensuring messaging resonated across cultures.

  • Supported international exposure at events in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, contributing to her professional visibility abroad.

Strategic Value

This case highlights how tailored language support helps Japanese creatives build stronger international visibility. Beyond translation, it requires deep understanding, empathy, and respect for the artist’s emotions, message, and artistic identity. Capturing the essence of music and performance in words takes careful thought and sensitivity. By combining cultural awareness with insight into music composition and the performing arts, remarkable. ensured that the client’s artistry was communicated authentically while opening doors to new audiences and opportunities abroad.