Interview & Article Writing in Japan

Japanese Interview Writing, Editorial Content & Field Reporting

I provide professional interview and article writing services for companies, media organizations, and international clients that need high-quality Japanese content.

I have worked as a freelance writer since 2014 and have written more than 4,000 articles across entertainment, business, technology, SEO, and other fields.

My work covers the entire editorial process — from research and interview preparation to interviewing, article structure, writing, fact-checking, and revisions.

Interview Articles

I have extensive experience interviewing business leaders, creators, producers, developers, specialists, and other professionals.

My past interview work includes:

  • Business owners and executives
  • Anime and entertainment creators
  • Game producers and developers
  • Industry specialists
  • Recruitment and corporate interviews
  • Event participants and award winners

I have written interview articles for Japanese media including BizHint and Magmix, as well as corporate projects under NDA.

Topics have included management, entrepreneurship, organizational development, entertainment production, technology, creative work, and industry trends.

Entertainment & Creator Interviews

Entertainment is one of my strongest areas.

For Magmix, I have conducted interviews with people involved in anime, manga, games, and related creative industries.

My experience includes interviews connected to projects such as:

  • Mobile Police Patlabor
  • Fist of the North Star
  • SAND LAND
  • Anime and game production
  • Manga and international creator events

Because I have covered Japanese pop culture professionally for many years, I can prepare questions with an understanding of both the work itself and its audience.

My goal is not simply to collect quotations, but to identify the ideas and experiences that make the interview worth reading.

Business Interviews

I have also interviewed company executives and business professionals.

For BizHint, I covered subjects such as:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Corporate management
  • Business turnaround
  • Organizational development
  • Sales strategy
  • Leadership

I have also worked on recruitment-related interviews and corporate content projects.

When writing for a business audience, I focus on turning the interviewee’s experience into a clear narrative rather than simply reproducing a question-and-answer transcript.

Event Coverage & Field Reporting

I can also produce articles based on events, exhibitions, press presentations, and on-site reporting.

My past coverage includes:

  • Tokyo Game Show
  • Anime and manga exhibitions
  • Industry events
  • Award ceremonies
  • Product and service presentations
  • Equestrian and cultural events

Depending on the project, I can combine interviews, observation, photography, background research, and supporting materials into a single article.

From Interview to Finished Article

A typical workflow can include:

1. Research and preparation
I review the subject, organization, previous interviews, and relevant background information before the interview.

2. Interview planning
Questions are prepared around the purpose of the article and the intended audience.

3. Interview
Interviews can be conducted online or in person depending on the project.

4. Content organization
The interview is reviewed and structured around the most important themes.

5. Writing
I turn the material into a readable article rather than simply reproducing the conversation.

6. Fact-checking and revision
Names, dates, terminology, quotations, and other details are checked before delivery.

I can also revise the article based on feedback from editors, clients, or interview subjects.

Article Writing Without Interviews

Interviewing is only one part of my work.

I can also produce:

  • Feature articles
  • Editorial articles
  • Commentary
  • Event reports
  • SEO articles
  • Corporate website content
  • Technical and explanatory articles
  • Articles based on supplied documents and source materials

I adjust tone, structure, and level of detail according to the publication and target audience.

Writing for Japanese Audiences

For international companies, simply translating English content into Japanese is not always enough.

Japanese readers may expect different explanations, context, structure, or wording.

As a native Japanese writer with experience in both editorial and commercial content, I can help adapt information for a Japanese audience while preserving the original purpose of the project.

This may include:

  • Rewriting translated material into natural Japanese
  • Adding necessary context for Japanese readers
  • Adjusting tone and terminology
  • Interviewing Japanese sources
  • Creating original Japanese articles from international briefs

Editorial Experience

In addition to writing, I have experience editing and reviewing articles written by other writers.

This helps me approach assignments from both sides of the editorial process.

I pay particular attention to:

  • Logical structure
  • Readability
  • Accuracy
  • Source reliability
  • Appropriate tone
  • Consistency
  • Whether the article actually answers the reader’s question

Suitable Projects

This service is suitable for:

  • Media organizations looking for a Japan-based writer
  • Companies that need interviews with Japanese professionals
  • International businesses entering the Japanese market
  • Corporate owned media
  • Entertainment and cultural projects
  • Event reporting
  • Executive and employee interviews
  • Long-term editorial partnerships

Both one-time assignments and ongoing projects are welcome.

About Me

I am Kohei Hasebe, a freelance writer, editor, and content creator based in Japan.

I have worked independently since 2014 and have written more than 4,000 articles.

My background includes editorial media, SEO content, technical writing, interviews, website management, and YouTube production.

Japanese is my native language. I can also coordinate projects with international clients through written English communication.

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