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We provide professional translation and localization services for IT/software, tech, life sciences and much more!

08/06/2026

How do you translate a Japanese pun that only makes sense in Japanese? 🎯

Manga translation isn't just about finding the right words. It's about preserving the story, the humor, the characters' personalities, and the cultural context, all while fitting inside a speech bubble.

In our latest blog, we use Doraemon as an example to explore what makes manga translation one of the most creative challenges in localization.

Read it here: https://en.k-intl.co.jp/blog/manga-translation-reconstructing-story

See how manga translation goes beyond word-for-word accuracy, from onomatopoeia to character voice. Learn what it really takes to translate manga and comics well.

07/23/2026

Did you know machine translation alone isn't always enough for news content? 📰

Speed is everything in news, and machine translation gets you most of the way there. But proper nouns, political nuance, and industry jargon are where things can go wrong fast.

In our latest blog, we break down how pre-editing and post-editing fill those gaps, so you get translations that are both fast and trustworthy.

Read more here: https://en.k-intl.co.jp/blog/how-machine-translation-and-post-editing-speed-up-news-translation

Machine translation makes news translation faster and more affordable, but accuracy still requires a human touch. Learn how pre-editing and post-editing bridge the gap.

07/09/2026

Your team adopted AI tools. So why is the manual work still piling up? 🤔

For a lot of IP departments and patent firms, this is exactly the situation. The technology is there, but the day-to-day workload hasn't changed much.

In our latest blog, we dig into the three hidden workflow gaps that AI tools alone can't fix, and what it actually takes to get meaningful efficiency gains in IP practice.

Read it here: https://en.k-intl.co.jp/blog/the-hidden-gaps-that-keep-ip-teams-buried-in-manual-work

AI tools aren't enough on their own. Discover the three workflow gaps keeping IP teams buried in manual work, and how process automation can finally close them.

06/25/2026

What if you could translate your video content into any language without the high cost or long wait times?

AI is making that possible. From automatic transcription to AI-generated dubbing that preserves the original speaker's voice, the tools available in 2026 are genuinely impressive.

But there's a catch: AI fluency doesn't always mean accuracy. In our latest post, we explain how to get the best of both worlds.

📖 Read more:
https://en.k-intl.co.jp/blog/ai-video-translation-2026

Discover how AI is revolutionizing video translation, offering high-quality, cost-effective multilingual solutions for businesses in 2026.

06/04/2026

Did you know ChatGPT and machine translation have more in common than you'd think, but also some key differences that affect translation quality?

LLMs produce fluent, natural-sounding output. But when it comes to accuracy, dedicated machine translation still has the upper hand. So which one should you use?

The answer: it depends on what you're translating. In Part 3 of our ongoing series, we explain why, and how combining the two can get you the best of both worlds.

Check it out 👇
https://en.k-intl.co.jp/blog/chatgpt-and-machine-translation-3

Explore the dynamic relationship between LLMs and NMT, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses in fluency and accuracy for diverse applications.

05/21/2026

Can AI translate manga? Sort of, but here's where it falls short.

Manga isn't just words on a page. It's a character's unique voice, sound effects that set the emotional tone, dialogue that has to physically fit inside a speech bubble, and meaning that's only fully understood when you look at the artwork alongside the text.

AI translation has come a long way — and we use it too. But in manga, the gap between "technically correct" and "true to the character" still requires a human eye.

We broke down 5 specific reasons why in our latest blog post. 👇

https://en.k-intl.co.jp/blog/why-manga-translation-remains-difficult-for-ai-alone

Explore the complexities of manga translation and why human judgment is essential alongside AI, ensuring character consistency and emotional depth.

05/08/2026

As worries bubble up as AI rapidly transforms the economy, in Part 2 of this series, we share our decade's worth of experience with AI shock surrounding machine translation. There might be some hints here for you!
https://en.k-intl.co.jp/blog/chatgpt-and-machine-translation-2

Explore the evolving roles of machine translation and generative AI, their impact on translation, and how they enhance productivity without replacing jobs.

04/06/2026

In Part 2 of "On Writing Really Very Goodly and Stuff, Vol. 1," we continue the convo about AI and writing, using AI when writing but having it not sound like AI.
https://en.k-intl.co.jp/blog/on-writing-really-very-goodly-and-stuff-vol-1-2

Part 2! Unlock the secrets to using AI in writing effectively without losing your unique voice and making AI-generated text sound more human.

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