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Design...and More

At Chamekke, we plan, design, and build bilingual websites, primarily for Japanese companies. In addition to web design, we provide language consultation, translation, and writing services, along with graphic design and content creation to help clients build and enhance their brand presence worldwide.

Our work goes beyond aesthetics; we create experiences that capture cultural nuances and communicate effectively across language barriers. Crafting a detailed report on Japanese culture for a foreign company's marketing initiative inspired us to broaden our services and explore new ways to bridge the gap between Japan and the world.

Whether you're seeking strategic insights, information, or creative solutions, let us know how we can support you on your journey to reach a global audience.

Where We Come From

Chamekke is the creative partnership of Yu and Saori, a married couple with Japanese roots who both grew up outside of Japan. Our unique background is at the heart of our perspectives and everything we do.

The name "Chamekke" loosely translates to "playfulness" in Japanese. We chose it because we believe that keeping a sense of lightness and creativity in our work leads to better results—and simply makes the process more enjoyable. In some ways, this might reflect a bit of Japanese philosophy, too.

The Team

Yu Sato

Designer | Web Developer | Language Consultant | Writer

Yu spent much of his youth outside Japan, living in cities like Brussels, London, Los Angeles, Houston, and Toronto before returning to Tokyo for university.

He takes on projects that leverage his creative and linguistic skills, as well as his diverse experiences abroad. Creating a simple bilingual website is more complex than it appears, especially when navigating the nuances of Japanese and English—two vastly different languages and cultures. Yu puts great effort into crafting an end product that resonates with a wide range of viewers and users.

Yu loves nature, food, science, and art. He holds a bachelor's degree in law from the University of Tokyo.

Saori Sato

Writer | Translator | Language Consultant | Sales Advisor | Photographer

Saori moved to L.A. with her family at age 3, spending her childhood and adolescence moving between Japan and North America.

In 2011, after experiencing the Great East Japan Earthquake and reflecting on life's fragility, Saori left her office job to follow her heart. She began helping people capture memorable moments as a portrait photographer.

Saori now also works as a writer, translator, and international sales advisor. Drawing on her global background, she provides Japanese clients with insights and guidance on international trends.

Loves vegetables, brown rice, and miso soup.