The Anthology team would like to thank all who contributed to Translator Perspectives 2026. It is now available online:
https://jat.org/about/publication/translator_perspectives_2026
One year after celebrating its 40th anniversary, JAT takes a decisive new step in 2026 by transitioning Translator Perspectives to a digital-only format. This shift replaces the tactile experience of a printed volume with the power to share contributors’ work instantly across borders, moving beyond the preservation of paper to the transmission of each writer’s lived experience and insight.
IJET-34, held in Melbourne on 5–6 September under the theme “Communication, Connection, Creativity: What Only Humans Can Do,” brought translators and interpreters together to exchange expertise at a moment when generative AI is advancing rapidly. Even as technology evolves, the essential calling to understand cultures and mediate between them remains constant, and JAT continues to serve as the steadfast hub that connects knowledge across generations, industries, and borders. Our work extends far beyond rendering words: we build bridges grounded in cultural insight and the sentiments of speakers, fostering the mutual understanding that underpins world peace. This year’s anthology therefore gathers both scholarly essays and vivid accounts of language and culture in action, and we extend our sincere thanks to every contributor, editor, and reader who has engaged with these perspectives. Please feel free to download and enjoy this edition.
Anthology Committee (Peter Winchcomb-Wada, Yukari Watanabe, Yuka Rice, Lilian Tsai, Ayuko Ozawa, Mariko Goto, Mizuki Kiatamoto, Rie Ihara, Tomoko Aikawa, Takeshi Miyahara)