Past Events

Part 1: A Career in Translation: Starting from Scratch So you want to be a translator, but don’t know where to start? This session will focus on the steps to become a professional J2E translator and present some basic concepts in the industry (generalization v specialization, in-house v freelance, direct clients v agencies). Experienced translators are very welcome, too, and if interested,...

Part 1: A Career in Translation: Starting from Scratch So you want to be a translator, but don’t know where to start? This session will focus on the steps to become a professional J2E translator and present some basic concepts in the industry (generalization v specialization, in-house v freelance, direct clients v agencies). Experienced translators are very welcome, too, and if interested,...

Ever felt like there must be a more efficient way to work your way through a document, or just wonder how others handle their own work? Do you have a system or sequence you follow? Do you research before, after, or during translation? Do you check and edit as you go, or do you save that for a second pass? Use specific resources or tools? Have a particularly effective way of parsing certain...

Ever felt like there must be a more efficient way to work your way through a document, or just wonder how others handle their own work? Do you have a system or sequence you follow? Do you research before, after, or during translation? Do you check and edit as you go, or do you save that for a second pass? Use specific resources or tools? Have a particularly effective way of parsing certain...

Title: Translating House of Cards – what lies behind the subtitles and dub scripts Speakers: Yuko Seo and Asako Takauchi Abstract: Two translators who created the Japanese subtitles and dub scripts for the hit American political drama, House of Cards, will join us to discuss their experience working on the respective forms of translation, followed by an interactive workshop segment. Our...

Juku is an activity that has been conducted by JAT for many years. However, this will be the first in-person Juku for our organization. Here's how it works: Every participants will translate the same passage before the event. On the day of the event, we will work in small groups comparing our translations and discussing word choice, grammar, tone, and nuance. Each group will have a more...

Title: Translating House of Cards – what lies behind the subtitles and dub scripts Speakers: Yuko Seo and Asako Takauchi Abstract: Two translators who created the Japanese subtitles and dub scripts for the hit American political drama, House of Cards, will join us to discuss their experience working on the respective forms of translation, followed by an interactive workshop segment. Our...

Juku is an activity that has been conducted by JAT for many years. However, this will be the first in-person Juku for our organization. Here's how it works: Every participants will translate the same passage before the event. On the day of the event, we will work in small groups comparing our translations and discussing word choice, grammar, tone, and nuance. Each group will have a more...

Join us on Sunday, September 10th, for a get-together at Mozart's. This event is not just for professional translators but open to anyone who is interested in translation! We will meet in the elegant Beechwold Tavern Room to enjoy the “Symphony of Desserts,” which includes elegant Austrian inspired miniature pastries with coffee, hot or iced tea or soda. Date: Sun, Sep 10, 2017 Time: 2 to...

Join us on Sunday, September 10th, for a get-together at Mozart's. This event is not just for professional translators but open to anyone who is interested in translation! We will meet in the elegant Beechwold Tavern Room to enjoy the “Symphony of Desserts,” which includes elegant Austrian inspired miniature pastries with coffee, hot or iced tea or soda. Date: Sun, Sep 10, 2017 Time: 2 to...