July 18 TAC Tokyo seminar – Joji Matsuo

Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Expanding the Definition of Freelancing and a Workshop on Monozukuri The first half of this presentation will present a drastic proposal to freelance translators and interpreters who find the task of securing a steady amount of work to be a daunting one. Realizing the difficulties of freelancing, Joji decided it was time for a career change. Now, he uses his translation/interpreting skills to...

JAT/SWET Kansai Summer Party 2015

Time: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

It's summer, so let's enjoy dining al fresco on a rooftop in Umeda. This family event is open to members and friends of SWET and JAT, and their families and friends. Don't miss a great chance to catch up with others working in the trade. Venue: Hankyu Top Beer Garden, Rooftop, Hankyu 17bangai, Osaka (http://www.hankyu-hotel.com/hotel/osakashh/restaurant/25kXee9SE4/index.html) Map:...

Writing in Japanese (Workshop)

Time: 6:00 am – 9:00 am

Workshop leader: Mari Nishimoto Date: Sunday July 12, 2015 14:00–17:00 Fee: JAT members 1,000 yen, JTF/SWET members 1,500 yen, Non-members 2,000 yen Venue: U's2, Nishi-Umeda, Osaka Map: http://fujius2.ec-net.jp/ RSVP: to <[email protected]> by July 10 stating if you will also attend the JAT/SWET Kansai Summer Party. JAT/SWET Kansai Summer Party: [add URL here] One essential step,...

JAT/SWET Kansai Summer Party 2015

Time: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

It's summer, so let's enjoy dining al fresco on a rooftop in Umeda. This family event is open to members and friends of SWET and JAT, and their families and friends. Don't miss a great chance to catch up with others working in the trade. Venue: Hankyu Top Beer Garden, Rooftop, Hankyu 17bangai, Osaka (http://www.hankyu-hotel.com/hotel/osakashh/restaurant/25kXee9SE4/index.html) Map:...

Writing in Japanese (Workshop)

Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Workshop leader: Mari Nishimoto Date: Sunday July 12, 2015 14:00–17:00 Fee: JAT members 1,000 yen, JTF/SWET members 1,500 yen, Non-members 2,000 yen Venue: U's2, Nishi-Umeda, Osaka Map: http://fujius2.ec-net.jp/ RSVP: to <[email protected]> by July 10 stating if you will also attend the JAT/SWET Kansai Summer Party. JAT/SWET Kansai Summer Party: [add URL here] One essential step,...

Do You CAT? Intro to CAT Tools

Time: 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Location: 仙台市民会館 第3会議室/Sendai Civic Auditorium, Meeting Room No. 3

CAT tools and translation memory are powerful tools that provide translators with reassuring assistance in their work. With the help of JATTOOLS, TRAC has invited speakers up to Sendai to introduce you to three of the leading CAT tools: Trados, Felix and Wordfast. The first half will feature an overview of the basic characteristics and features of each tool, while the second half will let...

Do You CAT? Intro to CAT Tools

Time: 1:30 am – 5:30 am

Location: 仙台市民会館 第3会議室/Sendai Civic Auditorium, Meeting Room No. 3

CAT tools and translation memory are powerful tools that provide translators with reassuring assistance in their work. With the help of JATTOOLS, TRAC has invited speakers up to Sendai to introduce you to three of the leading CAT tools: Trados, Felix and Wordfast. The first half will feature an overview of the basic characteristics and features of each tool, while the second half will let...

IJET-26 in York, June 20-21, 2015

Time: All day

IJET-26 was held in York on June 20-21, 2015. Art - creativity in translation Session Presenter Video Materials Translation for video games: Approaches, Techniques and Challenges Oli Chance Video (None) A brief key to transcreation Michael Benis Video Presentation Reading list Waka Translation: Syntax, Intertexuality and...

Pre-IJET SIG Meetings on Friday, Jun 19 in York, England

Time: 4:30 am – 9:30 am

Three special interest groups of JAT (JATINT, JATPATENT, and JATPHARMA) will hold afternoon meetings in York, England on Friday, June 19, 2015. All sessions will end in time for participants to get to the evening Zenyasai. Click here for more information and to sign up. Contact the JAT SIG liaison if you have any questions.

IJET-26 in York, June 20-21, 2015

Time: All day

IJET-26 was held in York on June 20-21, 2015. Art - creativity in translation Session Presenter Video Materials Translation for video games: Approaches, Techniques and Challenges Oli Chance Video (None) A brief key to transcreation Michael Benis Video Presentation Reading list Waka Translation: Syntax, Intertexuality and...