Among Japanese conference interpreters, true bilinguals are rare,
but Hiroko is undeniably among them. She has a perfect understanding of both languages.
Hiroko possesses not only a solid grounding in a wide array of topic areas but also deep familiarity with Japanese and American culture, politics, diplomacy, business, and current events. When added to her outstanding professional competence as a true bilingual interpreter with decades of experience, these strengths allow her to provide a consistently high-quality interpretation that is not only accurate but also easy on the ears. I would trust her to do an excellent job with any kind of subject matter.
Well-spoken in both languages, consistently well-informed, self-assured, and unflappable, Hiroko is the ideal colleague. I learned a great deal about poise, grace under pressure, and how to become competent and instill confidence in clients.
William Fine, former diplomatic interpreter Department of State
It is a pleasure to comment about the outstanding and professional interpretation work of Mrs. Horoko Hara Bush. She not only is an excellent interpreter, but does so in a manner which brings credit to her and those for which she is providing interpreting services. Her ability to quickly adapt to changing situations and accurately and flawlessly interpret difficult, technical material of which she has no prior knowledge, demonstrates the depths of her linguistic gifts and willingness to meet any challenge. Mrs. Bush’s impressive background in interpreting particularly for those of us in the field, as well as working with diplomatic services continuously shows her passion to her work, professionalism, and ability to step into any situation and provide the highest level of assistance.
D. Paul King, Microbiologist
“There is a huge difference amongst interpreters. As we brought the Toyota Production System to the United States, Hiroko was strategically invaluable for us, enabling us to understand the true essence and meaning of what our Japanese Sensei’s were teaching. This allowed us to have a deeper understanding of the Toyota Production System and the Japanese culture. Without Hiroko, our learning and development would have been greatly
compromised.”
Mark DeLuzio, Lean Horizons Consulting, LLC