About Me
Name: Erika Yamashita
Occupation: Japanese-English interpreter/translator & instructor
Date of birth: February 2nd, 1985
Place of birth: Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Current address: Higashimurayama City, Tokyo, Japan
Married to my beloved husband since 2013
English Study and Interpreting Training
- 2006 - 2011 Simul Academy Interpreting Course (Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpretation Trainings)
- 2004-2006 Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas, US
- 2001-2002 Clear Lake High School, Houston, Texas, US
Hobbies and Skills
- Judo - I practiced Jodo from first grade to 12th grade. Mr. Kose Inoue, the current head coach of male national team of Japan was my hero when I was in high school. Now I’m a big fan of Ms. Shori Hamada, the queen of newaza!
- Baking - I love baking all kinds of pastries.
- Piano - I used to play classic pieces. Now I write my own piece and enjoy singing them while playing the piano.
More things I like
- English - It’s a part of me.
- Interpretation/Transation - The greatest excitement.
- Swing Vote - The best movie of my life.
- Soul Music from 60s to 80s - Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Melba Moore, The Stylistics, The Supremes, The Four Tops ...etc.
- Broadway Musical - A Chorusline is the best.
- End of the World - Also known as “SEKAI NO OWARI.” They play songs both in Japanese and English. Mr. Fukase (the vocalist) sings English songs beautifully and that was why I was firstly attracted to their music.
- Sapporo - The best place in the world. If anyone need an interpreter in Sapporo, please let me know. I’ll fly from Tokyo immediately.