They always came on time, which is really good. Sometimes it is difficult for us foreigner, especially about the administration procedures. SEMI team always very informative and helpful. They are also a good partner to chat when we’re waiting.
ー anonymous December 2025
Service of SEMI Sapporo is an valuable endeavor to support for resident foreigners arriving to the city especially in a very crucial and delicate moment of life as is parenthood. We really appreciate this service.
ー anonymous December 2025
I am really happy by your service.
I feel like family.
We clearly express our ideas and question to doctor.
We clearly understand what the doctor want to say.
Thank very much for your service.
ー anonymous November 2025
It is a great initiative from the good people of SEMI Sapporo. I would love to see more people as interpreter in future.
ー S.S. November 2025
It is a very good service, especially for us foreigner who live in Sapporo and still learning japanese language, also some medical things sometimes hard to understand. It is a pleasure to receive your assistance and companion.
ー E. October 2025
I just wanted to let you know that my treatment is complete, and I’d like to thank you all for your kind help.
I can’t express enough how helpful it was to be able to visit the doctor while I was in pain.
Without your support, I would have faced many difficulties.
Thank you again for running this truly helpful service.
I’m really grateful to all of you and all the members of SEMI.
ー U.P. October 2025
I want to express my deepest gratitude to you and your team for the incredible support you gave us during our time in Sapporo. Your help meant so much to us, especially during my pregnancy, childbirth, and even until we returned safely to our home country.
You were always there when we needed medical assistance, and your kindness and patience. Thank you so much again and again for everything you’ve done for our family.
ー M.P. August 2025
In my opinion SEMI Sapporo is the best. It literally saved my life, when I was about to give up about my medical condition due to the language barrier with medical staff. I will forever be grateful to them. I wish for them to grow and find more support to reach out more as there are many people like me out there in need of this assistance provided by SEMI Sapporo.
ー L.G. August 2025
SEMI Sapporo offered thoughtful and respectful support, especially considering my situation as a pregnant woman and my religious beliefs. I truly appreciated how the staff and interpreter showed understanding and care, not only in terms of language but also in respecting my values and practices. This made me feel comfortable, safe, and respected throughout my interactions. It meant a lot to be treated with such sensitivity, and I am deeply thankful for the consideration shown to both my physical condition and my faith.
ー INS/AW July 2025
This service is very helpful for me. Even though I understand Japanese a little and the doctor understands English well, I felt much more comfortable with the interpreter present to make sure I understand properly. Thank you SEMI!
ー M.D. June 2025
The service of SEMI Sapporo is outstanding and has literally changed my healthcare experience in Japan. The interpreters are professional and empathetic, you get a reassuring sense of family when you are with them. Now accessing medical care is stress free and efficient. My husband and I are really grateful for the SEMI services.
ー L.G. May 2025
It’s a very helpful service. I have spoken to some of my friends from other prefectures where there are no organisations like SEMI. They struggle to go to the doctor or get interpretation support, so I really appreciate the work that SEMI does. It would be great to have more organisations like SEMI around Japan.
I am truly impressed with the service provided by SEMI Sapporo. The team was highly organized, supportive, and attentive to every detail, making my experience smooth and enjoyable. The interpreter service was excellent and helped facilitate effective communication and cultural exchange. I sincerely appreciate the warm hospitality and professionalism shown throughout my visit. Thank you for your outstanding support.
(Regarding our donation) We are always happy to support SEMI in our own little way. The interpreters are so amazing and they have really been of great help to us. Thank you dear Megumi San for putting this group together. You and the interpreters are truly impacting and changing people. I always wish we could do even more for you and the interpreters. Thank you all once again.
We are sincerely grateful for your continued and valuable support to our family throughout our stay in Japan. We used to find SEMI besides us all the time, during our ups and downs, during our hard times throughout the long sickness and treatment journey of my wife until her recovery, and throughout the maternity check-up, birth, and rearing of our kids. We believe that without SEMI’s generous support, we wouldn’t be able to continue living in Japan and overcoming the challenges we have faced.
thank you always for making the arrangements of the SEMI’s. They have really been very helpful and have made my pregnancy experience even more exciting and stress free.
It’s been nearly one month since our baby was born.
Our family is adjusting to our new life at home with lots of love and learning!
My husband and I would like to send our sincerest gratitude and thanks to all of the support we received over the period of pregnancy thru birth.
SEMI is an incredible service and we would not have felt as secure/supported/ and most importantly informed without it.
Firstly, I and my family are extremely grateful to all SEMI members. We got a baby boy last Tuesday. I will never forget your support, cooperation, and friendly behavior. May one God help us and guide us on the true path. Again, thanks to all SEMI members who helped me in this difficult journey.
― M.H & W.N July 2024
I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for the exceptional Japanese-to English translation services you provided during my wife’s consultations and the birth of our baby.
From the moment we began our journey at the hospital, the professionalism and dedication of your team have been evident. Your translation played a crucial role in ensuring that we understand every aspect of the medical care and advice we received. This not only helped us make informed decisions but also provided us with a sense of comfort and security during what is naturally an anxious time for any expecting parents.
The empathy and patience displayed by your team went beyond the mere translation of words; it conveyed the warmth and concern that bridged the cultural and linguistic gap. It allowed us to fully engage in the healthcare process and feel reassured that both my wife and our baby were in good hands.
Being away from home and navigating a foreign healthcare system was initially daunting. However, the invaluable support from SEMI Sapporo has made this experience significantly smoother and more manageable. For this, my wife and l are deeply grateful.
Please extend our heartfelt thanks to every member of your team who assisted us. We will always remember their kindness and professionalism.
―R.U.D & J.P. June 2024
I am writing to extend my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional support you provided. Your assistance with English translation was invaluable and greatly contributed to a smooth and stress-free experience during my visit to hospital. Your professionalism, accuracy, and clear communication ensured that I fully understood all medical instructions and procedures, which significantly alleviated any concerns I had. I deeply appreciate the dedication and care shown by your kindness, and I am truly grateful for the vital role you played in facilitating my hospital visit. Your service is a testament to the high standards of patient care at the hospital. Thank you once again for your outstanding support. I look forward to recommending your services to others and hope to work with you again in the future if the need arises.
―O.P. June 2024
I am writing to extend my deepest gratitude to all SEMI staff for the outstanding support provided during all my hospital visits. Your assistance in navigating the hospital system and overcoming the language barrier was invaluable. The kindness, patience, and dedication shown by your team made a significant difference during what could have been a very stressful time.
I am truly appreciative of the comprehensive support provided, from translation services to helping me understand the medical procedures and ensuring that I felt comfortable and well-cared for. Your efforts went above and beyond, and I am incredibly grateful for the care and compassion you have shown.
Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your help and support. Your assistance was truly a lifeline, and I am deeply appreciative of your efforts.
―F.G. in May, 2024
They come on time and help me in every steps.
They help me as an interpreter and providing many valuable information.
I am very satisfied for the service of semi. I can’t think to visit doctor without the help of semi. I am very grateful to semi. I will request semi to continue their service because it is really helpful for non-Japanese.
―H.M. on Apr. 23, 2024
We are the ones to be truly thankful. We always feel supported by the fantastic SEMI interpreters.
I can’t imagine doing ‘this’ alone without their support. This is a wonderful service, and I hope it continues to grow stronger!
― J.S. on Apr. 5, 2024
Thank you to all the Semi team who have been there for us during these past years. We’re so grateful for everyone.
Appointments and all our IVF journey was easier because of you. Wishing everyone the best.
―M. V. F. & M. in 2023
Interpreter took a lot of care in communicating what I was saying accurately.
It really helped me to navigate an appointment I would have struggled with a lot had I not used the service.
My interpreter was very kind and dedicated! Made the appointment much more enjoyable. Thank you so much for providing this service.
―Y. S. on Dec. 7, 2023
Thank you very much for your help today. It was a great help for me. I am really grateful to you. Also, I would like to thank SEMI for this amazing service. Thank you once again for your valuable time and support.
ーU.P. on Oct. 31, 2023
We all are doing fine. Time went by so fast. I was expecting my 2nd baby and my daughter was a baby when I left Japan and today by the grace of God my girl is 4.5 years old and my boy is 3 years old. And God blessed me again 2 months back with a baby boy.
Semi has been with me through my journey struggles, that’s why I wanted to share this news with you all. Throughout this pregnancy and birth, i missed and remembered semi so much. With all your support and help we always felt so at home and never felt any barrier with doctors.
The time of pregnancy and experience of birth especially the first one always holds such special place in mother’s heart and semi was there for me throughout that. That makes you all so special for me. Always cherish those memories. You all have been in my thoughts and prayers.
May you all always keep shining.
―A.I. on Sep. 24, 2023
The interpreter is very kind and helpful. She translated everything in a very natural way that I felt very comfortable. She is also very knowledged person. The interpreter who helped me, gave homely feeling. I felt very comfortable with her. She translated everything what doctor said and also shared some related medical knowledge. This is undoubtedly a noble job that they are helping foreign people in their medical need. It would be impossible for some of us to visit a doctor without their help.
―P.M. on Aug. 30, 2023
I can explain everything properly with the help of SEMI. Interpreter was friendly and good at English speaking. It’s obviously a great work and wish a good luck.
―M.L.B. on Aug. 28, 2023
The communication was really fluent, and they were kind to help me.
The organization doing a really good work and I’m thankful for their effort. I hope in the future the organization will be able to help as many people as they can! Thank you again for your work!
―F. L. B. on June 19, 2023
Dear SEMI team members,
I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the invaluable support provided by the SEMI team throughout M’s entire journey of diagnosis, treatment, and surgery. Your presence and assistance were crucial in ensuring a smooth and successful medical experience.
Today, I am very happy that M returns home in good health after her surgery. Her recovery is going on, and she is in good condition now. The past few days have been stressful and hectic, but your support has been a great source of motivation for me to navigate through it all. The information and experiences the interpreters shared have helped us navigate the entire process immensely.
I am especially thankful for the interpreters’ prompt availability, even during emergencies. Your presence not only facilitated communication but also provided us with comfort and reassurance during critical moments.
Your ability to accurately and effectively translate medical information has been essential in bridging the language barrier and enabling us to understand the medical procedures and instructions fully.
Once again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your exceptional assistance and motivation during these difficult times. We genuinely appreciate and value everything you have done for us. I extend my good wishes to your team members for the noble cause you are working towards.
Best wishes;
―M and K on July, 2023
Very organized and helpful.I greatly appreciate the service. ―C.A.O. on May 29, 2023
Very helpful. I couldn’t imagine how my life here without SEMI help/assistance. –V.F. E. on May 26,2023
It would be difficult to understand all the procedures related my treatment without SEMI’s support. They are excellent in describing or explaining everything in a very easy way.
Whenever I need any support, I found them and I am grateful for this.
They are doing excellent and please keep doing as such in future.
－I.A.N. on May 25, 2023
Thanks a lot for your tremendous support for us. -N.I.A. on May 22,2023
As a International student, I know very little japanese language. SEMI made my visit at clinic very easy. I was able to communicate with the doctor through the interpreter from SEMI. The interpreter also gave me courage during the treatment. It was a nice experience.
The service of SEMI is extremely fantastic. It is a nice experience for the international students.
-M.S. on May 22, 2023
I am very happy to get such a great person. -S.M.S. on May 19, 2023
With a heart filled with happiness and gratitude, I’m informing you that our daughter has been born today. I’m extremely exhausted and tired for last few days. That day after being hospitalized, my wife was struggling with the contractions. However, every of her struggles come to an end today with a bunch of happiness after seeing our daughter. Now, both of them are doing well. However, in a short talk, I just would like to thank to each and everyone involved with SEMI and doing very hard work for making our lives easier. I must say, without SEMI, this journey would be difficult. Thank you very much from the bottom of our hearts! My best wishes are always with SEMI and I will stay connected with SEMI always!
–M.M.I. & M.R.S. on May 15, 2023
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to express my deep gratitude for the assistance provided by the medical interpreters during my stay in Sapporo. Your help as a medical interpreter was invaluable and made a significant difference in my overall experience.
Your professionalism and attention to detail were remarkable. You ensured that all my medical appointments were scheduled and coordinated seamlessly and that communication with the medical staff was clear and concise. I appreciate the effort you put into making sure that my family received the care they needed and that we understood all aspects of our treatment.
I am grateful for your patience and understanding during our interactions. Your ability to bridge the language barrier made me feel comfortable and supported during what could have been a very stressful time.
Thank you once again for your hard work and dedication. You truly made a difference in my experience in Sapporo, and I cannot thank you enough for your help.
–V.V. on Mar.21, 2023