In 1991, Sudarshana Kapleau launched her own Japanese interpretation company specializing in consecutive and simultaneous interpretation services in Canada, USA and Japan. In ten years of business, SJS has provided highly specialized interpretation services to 25 US and more than 60 Japanese Fortune 500 companies - see key contracts. SJS works with both the private and public (government) sectors on such diverse projects as business and board meetings, conference calls, conventions, delegations, exhibitions, live and taped interviews, missions, negotiations, press conferences, site visits and special events. SJS also maintains professional affiliations with a number of major institutions.