Dear JAT members,
Why not share your experiences, challenges, and opinions on translation and interpreting? For those of us who use two or more languages meticulously on a daily basis and are steadily navigating the turbulent society of 2025-2026, the general election results, which suggest the continuation of the Takaichi administration's expansionary fiscal policy, leave us hoping for a strong breakthrough in the Japanese economy this year. At the same time, the call for world peace has never been more urgent. Beyond political milestones, we harbor a grand dream of connecting with the world through language at major global events—from the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina in February, to the World Baseball Classic in March, the FIFA World Cup in June (touted as the largest ever), and the Asian Games hosted by Japan in September.
Regarding JAT events, the baton has been passed from IJET-33 (International Conference on English-Japanese and Japanese-English Translation), held in Fukuoka in May 2025, to IJET-34 in Melbourne (September 5-6, 2026). We are currently awaiting the details of the program. We sincerely look forward to the warm support and contributions from many sponsors.
Last but not least—as part of the long-proposed measures to review JAT’s budget, we have decided to discontinue the annual publication of Translator Perspectives in its traditional print format and publish it exclusively in digital format. We have decided to publish the print edition only once every five years, on significant anniversaries. Accordingly, the next print edition is scheduled for 2030.
Additionally, for contributors who wish to do so, we plan to mail business-card-sized cards—bearing the URL of the relevant page on the JAT website where the digital edition of Translator Perspectives is shared—in the desired quantity. We are making preparations so that those who have previously handed out the booklet to clients and others to inform them of their contributions can continue to do so in this manner.
Please share your insights—whether drawn from your own experiences or those of others—with us for the anthology Translator Perspectives 2026.
Benefits of contributing
This is an opportunity to share your insights not only with JAT members but also with the broader translation industry through your own words.
As Translator Perspectives 2026 is published as a book, your contribution can be stated as a professional achievement on your CV or résumé.
First-time contributors are welcome! There are no requirements regarding your years of experience or track record. From students to seasoned professionals, everyone’s unique perspectives and insights can help others learn.
Submission Guidelines
Essay length: 900 words in English or 1,800 characters in Japanese
Please include:
• Title
• Main text
• Name
Please write your name in alphabetic form, Japanese form, or both alphabetic and Japanese forms. If you use only alphabetic form or only Japanese form, please also include the kana reading of your name.
Examples:
Hanako Honyaku (ホンヤク ハナコ)
翻訳 花子（ほんやく はなこ）
Honyaku Hanako（翻訳 花子）
翻訳 花子（Hanako Honyaku）
If the essay exceeds two pages, we may ask you to shorten it.
Deadline: August 31, 2026
Submission email: anthology[a]jat.org (change [a] to @)
Basically, your essay will be published as is, without editing. After formatting and typesetting by the printing company, contributors will be asked to review the proof and make any necessary corrections. Please note that the Anthology Committee will not perform editing or proofreading. You are responsible for the content and wording of your own submission.
We look forward to your honest, reflective, and thought-provoking essays. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at: [email protected]
Anthology Committee
Peter Winchcomb-Wada, Ayuko Ozawa, Mariko Goto, Lillian Tsai, Takeshi Miyahara, Yuka Rice, Yukari Watanabe