How can I start translating for bands and celebrities who travel to Japan? Degree or networking? -

I am completely bilingual in Japanese and English. My dream job is to work with bands and celebrities who travel to Japan for business. I want to be their personal translator. How can I start up my own freelancing business? I have professional translating experience and experience working in venues. Should I get a degree in translating? Any advice?

Find out who s coming on tour to Japan, call the promotions and tour managers and offer your services free for about a year while you gain contacts and experience. Maybe later you can start charging. If you don t live in Japan and expect them to take you along, forget it. Most everyone in that industry speaks English anyway so you d just be more dead weight on the ride.