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Wataru Yamazaki

Wataru Yamazaki

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Licensing Coordinator at Sega Corporation

  • Education

    • International School of Amsterdam

      2007 - 2013
      International Baccalaureate

      Activities and Societies: Duke of Edinburgh recipient Silver and Bronze Studied Japanese A Literature, Information Technology in Global Society (ITGS) and History as the Higher Level subjects, as well as English B, Chemistry, and Mathematics as Standard Level subjects. Written Extended Essay on Comparison between Nuremberg Trials and Tokyo Trials after WWII.

    • The Open University of Japan

      2023 -
      Master of Arts - MA

      Non-Degree student

    • University of Helsinki

      2017 - 2019
      Master's Degree European and Nordic Studies

      Activities and Societies: Yama, a society for fans of anime, manga and games at University of Helsinki I have studied in European and Nordic Studies and deepened my knowledge and analytical skills in international relations within European region, as well as Nordic cooperation. Ongoing issues such as populism, EU-Russia relations and challenges to European integration were dealt with in various courses in the programme, as well as its historical roots. The memory studies in Europe turned out as one of the most interesting field. I passed all the necessary courses and master's thesis within 2… Show more I have studied in European and Nordic Studies and deepened my knowledge and analytical skills in international relations within European region, as well as Nordic cooperation. Ongoing issues such as populism, EU-Russia relations and challenges to European integration were dealt with in various courses in the programme, as well as its historical roots. The memory studies in Europe turned out as one of the most interesting field. I passed all the necessary courses and master's thesis within 2 years with good result. My thesis on Finnish WWII history writing and its reception in Japan is published in electronic database of the University. https://helda.helsinki.fi/handle/10138/302895 Show less

    • The Open University of Japan

      2023 -
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Literature

      Non-Degree Student

    • International Christian University

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Arts - BA International Relations and National Security Studies

      Activities and Societies: ICU Airsoft Team Studied International Relations, especially focusing on European region, with some secondary focus on contemporary history and security situation in East Asia. Also studied German. During the 4 years, I held senior position in the Airsoft Team. Wrote Bachelor's thesis on changes in debate surrounding interpretation of Soviet-Finnish Wars in 1939-1944. The thesis has been uploaded to my personal blog… Show more Studied International Relations, especially focusing on European region, with some secondary focus on contemporary history and security situation in East Asia. Also studied German. During the 4 years, I held senior position in the Airsoft Team. Wrote Bachelor's thesis on changes in debate surrounding interpretation of Soviet-Finnish Wars in 1939-1944. The thesis has been uploaded to my personal blog. https://wyamazaki.fi/en/2018/09/18/the-changes-of-historiographical-debate-regarding-finnish-soviet-wars-between-1945-and-today-2/ Show less

  • Experience

    • International School of Amsterdam

      Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
      Student Worker

      Assistant to the IT team at the school for maintenance of IT equipment for the school, and deployment of the new equipment for the next school year.

    • Awesome Japan Inc.

      Feb 2014 - Jun 2018
      Intern

      Initially started as J-E translator for 4 frame manga, then gradually shifted to translator for crowdfunding projects from Japan on Kickstarter before its service was offered to Japan. Also dealt with customer relations, as well as translator for correspondence between the Japanese-speaking clients and international customers for Kickstarter projects mentioned above and more. Participated in social Media relations for Kickstarter project. Has experience in market research for crowdfunding projects, especially Games and Anime genre, but also in product design. Has knowledge in BackerKit management. Participated in Kickstarter related Reddit AMAs and Twitch streams mostly as a live translator/interpreter. Also hosted a online English course, with focus on colloquial usage of English through schoo.jp, including script writing, material preparation as well as livestreaming. Show less

    • Freelance

      Jun 2018 - Jul 2020
      Translator/Proofreader

      Freelance translator in J-E.

    • EKOenergy - EKOenergia

      Oct 2018 - Mar 2019
      Intern

      Working as intern to assist in ecolabel's international reach, especially Japanese market under the liaison coordinator. Translation of documents, market research, policy research and more.

    • Kotobukiya Co., Ltd.

      Aug 2020 - Jun 2025

      Working with the members of Licensing Team, I am in charge of licensing contract negotiations, product approvals process for our products, as well as being the medium in correspondence between licensors overseas and our Product Planning team. I also oversee internal translation team to set up environments for the tasks to be processed smoothly, as well as acting as liaison between teams to manage potential tasks. I also provide consultations to the product managers regarding names and creative elements in English. Show less

      • Assistant Manager, Licensing

        Nov 2023 - Jun 2025

      • License Management Associate

        Aug 2020 - Nov 2023

    • SEGA CO. (Japan) 株式会社セガ

      Jul 2025 - now
      Licensing Coordinator

      Working with licensors for IP collaborations between SEGA's mobile and consumer games and external characters/brands. Also working with merchandising licensing on project-basis. Duties include contract negotiation, approval processes, and general liaison between licensors and internal development and marketing teams.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ITパスポート試験

      独立行政法人情報処理推進機構
      Oct 2024

    • 日本赤十字社救急法救急員

      日本赤十字社
      Jun 2024

    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

      ETS
      Nov 2016

  • Volunteer Experience

    • 海外参加者対応

      Issued by コンベンション運営 on Aug 2022
      コンベンション運営Associated with Wataru Yamazaki

    • Program Organizer

      Issued by Kehittyvien conien Suomi ry on Oct 2018
      Kehittyvien conien Suomi ryAssociated with Wataru Yamazaki

    • Program Organizer

      Issued by Kehittyvien conien Suomi ry on Jan 2020
      Kehittyvien conien Suomi ryAssociated with Wataru Yamazaki

    • Arkistotoiminnan vapaaehtoistyönantaja

      Issued by Ilmailumuseoyhdistys ry on Feb 2020
      Ilmailumuseoyhdistys ryAssociated with Wataru Yamazaki

    • Program Organizer

      Issued by Kehittyvien conien Suomi ry on Feb 2018
      Kehittyvien conien Suomi ryAssociated with Wataru Yamazaki

    • Mahjong Instructor

      Issued by Kehittyvien conien Suomi ry on Jun 2019
      Kehittyvien conien Suomi ryAssociated with Wataru Yamazaki

    • Sustainability Team

      Issued by Slush on Nov 2017
      SlushAssociated with Wataru Yamazaki

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Centre for Nordic Studies, University of Helsinki on Feb 2018
      Centre for Nordic Studies, University of HelsinkiAssociated with Wataru Yamazaki

    • Translation Volunteer

      Issued by Organization for Transformative Works on Feb 2019
      Organization for Transformative WorksAssociated with Wataru Yamazaki