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The Japan Association of Translators (JAT) was founded in 1985 to facilitate information exchange and establish professional standards for translators working between Japanese and English. JAT offers professional development opportunities like annual conferences and special interest groups. It also organizes local events and has over 700 members, about half residing outside Japan.

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What Is JAT - Japan Association of Translators

The Japan Association of Translators (JAT) was founded in 1985 to facilitate information exchange and establish professional standards for translators working between Japanese and English. JAT offers professional development opportunities like annual conferences and special interest groups. It also organizes local events and has over 700 members, about half residing outside Japan.

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| Japan Association of Translators

WHAT IS JAT ?
The Japan Association of Translators (JAT) was founded in 1985 to facilitate the exchange
of information and ideas among translators working between Japanese and English, and to
establish and maintain professional standards in the industry. Membership is limited to
individuals who are engaged in, or interested in, translation or interpretation. JAT was
officially recognized as a non-profit organization (NPO) in Japan in April 2001. As of
November 2018, JAT had approximately 700 members, about half of whom reside outside
Japan. JAT offers members a wide array of opportunities and resources for professional
development and networking.

IJET Conferences
The International Japanese-English Translation (IJET) Conference is JAT’s flagship
professional development and networking event. First held in 1990, this annual two-day
conference brings translators and interpreters together to network, share their experience
and expertise, and further develop their professional skills. With the venue alternating
between Japan and an English-speaking country each year, IJET has been held in locations
throughout Japan and around the globe.

Visit IJET website (http://ijet.jat.org/) for more information.

PROJECTs
The PROfessional Japanese-English Conference on Translation (PROJECT) is a one-day
conference that covers various aspects of translation and the translation business, and is
designed to be of particular benefit to people just starting out in the profession. PROJECTs
are held in major Japanese cities, usually in years when IJET is held overseas. Host cities
have included Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Kyoto.

Visit PROJECT website (http://project.jat.org/) for more information.

Regional Activities Committees


Regional activity committees hold regular seminars featuring presentations by JAT
members and other specialists, covering topics such as professional translation tools and
practices, how to establish a company, tax issues, industry standards, and the freelancer’s

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perspective, as well as networking and social events. Social gatherings are often held after
these seminars at a nearby bar or restaurant to encourage casual networking.

Tokyo Activities Committee (TAC)


Kansai Activities Team (KAT)
Tohoku Regional Activities Committee (TRAC)
Midwest Activities Committee (MAC)
A location near you!

The JAT Board encourages members to hold gatherings wherever they live and can help get
you started on organizing a local event or forming a new regional committee.

Special Interest Groups (SIGs)


JAT SIGs bring together groups of experts around specific areas of common interest. These
groups publish field-specific articles and books, operate their own mailing lists, and hold
meetings.

SIG Area of Interest

JATLAW Legal translation

JATPHARMA Medical/pharmaceutical translation

JATINT Interpreting

JATTOOLS Translation tools and productivity tips

JATPATENT Patents

JATBOOK Book translation

Do you have a specialized field of interest and know others who share that interest?
Propose a new JAT SIG! The JAT Board welcomes new SIG proposals and can help get you
started.

Other Activities
Translation Contest
The annual JAT Translation Contest for new and aspiring translators has two categories: J-
to-E and E-to-J. Attractive prizes are on offer and extensive feedback is provided to
contestants. Entry to the contest is free of charge.

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Clickt here (/about/contest) for more information.

e-Juku
e-Juku is an online workshop in which veteran translators serve as mentors for JAT
members eager to improve their translation skills. So far aimed mainly at novice J-to-E
translators, e-Juku may be expanded to offer field-specific sessions for advanced
translators, depending on demand.

Click here (/about/what_is_e_juku) for more information.

ABOUT

 What is JAT? (https://jat.org/about/what_is_jat)

Mission and objectives (https://jat.org/about/mission_and_objectives)

Benefits of Membership (https://jat.org/about/benefits-of-membership)

JAT Organization (https://jat.org/about/jat_organization)

NPO JAT Archive (https://jat.org/about/npo_jat_archive)

Contest (https://jat.org/about/contest)

Frequently Asked Questions (https://jat.org/about/frequently_asked_questions_faq)

Working with Translators (https://jat.org/about/working-with-translators)

Joining JAT (https://jat.org/about/faq-joining-jat)

Membership Dues (https://jat.org/about/faq-membership-dues)

Username/Password (https://jat.org/about/faq-username-password)

Profile (https://jat.org/about/faq-profile)

Forums (https://jat.org/about/faq_forums)

Mailing Lists (https://jat.org/about/faq_mailing_lists)

Event Registration (https://jat.org/about/event_registration)

Videos and Photos (https://jat.org/about/faq-videos-and-photos)

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Job Post (https://jat.org/about/faq-job-post)

Web Contents (https://jat.org/about/faq-web-contents)

Forum Guidelines (https://jat.org/about/forum_guidelines)

Use of the JAT Logo on Websites (https://jat.org/about/use_of_the_jat_logo_on_websites)

特定商取引法 に 基 づく 表示 (https://jat.org/about/tokuteishoutorihiki)

What is e-Juku? (https://jat.org/about/what_is_e_juku)

P U B L I C AT I O N S

JAT Pharma Handbook (https://jat.org/about/publication/jat_pharma_handbook)

Translator Perspectives 2012


(https://jat.org/about/publication/translator_perspectives_2012)

Translator Perspectives 2013


(https://jat.org/about/publication/translator_perspectives_2013)

Translator Perspectives 2014


(https://jat.org/about/publication/translator_perspectives_2014)

Translator Perspectives 2015


(https://jat.org/about/publication/translator_perspectives_2015)

Translator Perspectives 2016


(https://jat.org/about/publication/translator_perspectives_2016)

Translator Perspectives 2017


(https://jat.org/about/publication/translator_perspectives_2017)

Translator Perspectives 2018


(https://jat.org/about/publication/translator_perspectives_2018)

Translator Perspectives 2019


(https://jat.org/about/publication/translator_perspectives_2019)

Translator Perspectives 2020


(https://jat.org/about/publication/translator_perspectives_2020)

Translator Perspectives 2021


(https://jat.org/about/publication/translator_perspectives_2021)

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