Hello,
I am Mari from Updit, App developer,
English↔︎日本語 localizer.
Making things make sense, however the language.
English↔︎日本語 localizer.
Making things make sense, however the language.
A studio since the 90s — paused, and quietly back, 2026.
やっほー!
Hello!
GENERALIST BY NATURE, SPECIALIST ON DEMAND
words in.
code out.
Culture, always in the loop. I build small apps with AI — playful, useful, and occasionally niche on purpose.
Got an idea for a new app? Feedback?
Want a working prototype built — source code and all?
Or just want to start something together?
translation!=localization
Thinking about entering the Japanese market? Updit helps with strategy and creative grounded in 10 years of Japanese advertising and promotional work — not just word-for-word translation.
10+Years in JP ad & promo
EN⇄JPNative-level localization
1:1Direct, generalist support
Services
Market-entry copy & messagingJA / EN
Inbound & tourism-facing contentJA / EN
UI/UX localization reviewJA / EN
Brand voice adaptationJA / EN






