Polynow: Japan Interpreters

Polynow is a new platform for booking professional interpreters in Japan, in-person or remote, bookable in minutes. Interpretation needs span daily life and major appointments. Polynow connects you with the right professional for both the big moments and the small ones.
Where traditional agencies can take days and informal channels rely on luck, Polynow puts a specialty-matched professional in front of you right away — with upfront pricing, secure in-app payment, and chat before you meet.

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HOW IT WORKS
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• Browse real interpreters. Read profiles, compare specialties, see reviews.
• Pick the person who fits the moment — medical, legal, real estate, business, or other.
• See the full price before you book. Pay in-app, powered by Stripe.
• Chat with your interpreter before the appointment so everyone shows up ready.

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FOR THE MOMENTS THAT MATTER MOST
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• Bank account opening
• Clinic appointments
• Ward office paperwork, driving test
• Real estate signings or viewings
• School parent meetings
• Business meetings, vendor calls, and contract negotiations
• Customer service, hospitality, and on-site interpretation
• Travel booking

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COVERAGE
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Polynow is launching in-person across Tokyo and Yokohama. Remote across Japan. Locations and languages will be added as our marketplace grows

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ARE YOU AN INTERPRETER?
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Polynow is built around your craft. Polynow brings client requests directly to you. Booking requests are pre-matched to your language pair, specialty, location, and availability. Run your practice, set your terms, and get matched with clients who need exactly what you do — full-time or alongside other work.

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INTERPRETER – EARLY LAUNCH PROMOTION
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Interpreters who sign-up and complete their profiles during our early launch phase will receive reduced, Gold level, commission (16%). Promotion available through July 2026 and reduced commission rate will apply through December 31, 2026.

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WHY WE EXIST
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No one should miss a critical moment because of language barriers.
Polynow was built to eliminate obstacles to connecting across languages, while also respecting the cultural nuances of building meaningful relationships here in Japan.

Polynow. Language support, on demand.
Questions or feedback: [email protected]
Privacy: www.polynow.app/privacy
Terms: www.polynow.app/terms