About me
Hello! My name is Pyry Aarnio. Nice to meet you!
I hold a Master of Arts degree and have been working as an interpreter in Japanese, Finnish, and English since 2024, the year I also founded my translation office, Kielipalvelu Aarnio. I have interpreting experience on various fields including education, health care and social welfare, as well as conferences and travel industry. I am a member of the Finnish Association of Translators and Interpreters (SKTL).
In addition, I work as a tour guide and translator. Since 2022, I have organized cultural experiences for tourists introducing them to Finnish traditions and holidays.
I graduated from the University of Helsinki in 2023. My studies focused on Japanese language and Finnish literature, but included also Finnish language, translation and interpreting, folklore studies, international relations, Japanese culture, and business in Asia. I also spent a year in exchange at University of Tokyo deepening my understanding of Japanese language and culture.
I have gained professional experience in communications, teaching, culture, and management from both private and public sectors including the Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland and the University of Turku.
I reside in Helsinki, from where I can easily move all around Finland.
Interpretation and translation services
Kielipalvelu Aarnio provides tailored language services in Finnish, English, and Japanese to your needs. We plan our services selecting the most suitable method of interpreting to your specific situation and deliver them with professionalism, discretion, and reliability. We adhere to the interpreter's code of ethics and handle all matters with confidentiality.
Our interpreting services include various private appointments, such as bank or private care visits, business negotiations, excursions, private or business travel accompanying services as well as photoshoots for movies, television or advertisements. We also provide interpreting for public service settings.
In addition to interpreting we also translate texts such as documents, web pages or other material in English-Finnish-Japanese. In case you need certified legal translations, we are happy to refer you to the appropriate professionals.
We also offer other language consultation, including Finnish language spell checks, text editing, and cultural context guidance about Japan and Finland. For example we can advice your company on polite communication and collaboration with Japanese clients and partners. This service will help you achieve your business goals, since understanding and respecting the cultural nuances is essential for effective communication.
Contact us so we can plan a language service for your needs!
When is interpreting needed?
Interpreting is essential whenever people do not share a common language. It is advisable to arrange for an interpreter whenever there is uncertainty about whether all participants can communicate in the same language. A professional interpreter increases clear communication, accurate message delivery, and the likelihood of achieving mutual understanding.
In some cases, interpreting is also legally required. For example, public services in Finland must provide interpretation when the customer does not have an sufficient proficiency in Finnish or Swedish.
Services for travelers
Would you like to roam in Finnish wilderness with a local guide? Are you interested in learning to prepare traditional Finnish food? Do you want to know why Finnish people are happiest people in the world?
For travelers we offer guided tours. Ask us about our Helsinki and other city tours, Finnish nature tours, Finnish traditional holiday experiences and tours specializing the Finnish social welfare and political system.
Finnish wilderness offers beautiful scenery in all four seasons: spring with its bird migration and sprouting leaves, summer with its blooming and midnight sun, autumn with its delicious mushrooms and foliage as well as winter with its snow, ice and aurora borealis.
