Speaker | IJET-32 (May 25–26, 2024) | International Japanese-English Translation Conference

Kaori Myatt

Kaori Myatt is a translator, localizer and creative writer who is based in Biarritz, France and who is a native Japanese speaker. She has successfully translated many leading social media sites and apps into Japanese and is both a chartered linguist and a certified legal translator.

Currently, Kaori manages her own translation and localization company, Word Connection SARL, while acting as a consultant for various social media companies. In addition, she mentors TCLoc MA in Localisation students at Université de Strasbourg together with translation students attending the University of Easy Anglia.

A talented multilingual translation services specialist, Kaori is a highly qualified professional boasting more than 20 years’ experience in the industry.

Sessions

I am wearing....Pants! Why Japanese translation is so difficult.

During this session, we will undertake a journey through the evolving landscapes of language services and technology to explore and better understand our identities as translators. Our journey will begin with a detailed look at fundamental translation theories and particularly those pertinent to Japanese translation. While discussing the practical applications of those theories, we will...