IJET-33 (May 9–11, 2025)

IJET-33—JAT's annual professional development and networking event—will be held in Fukuoka on May 9 to 11, 2025.
The conference will start with fun activities and festivities on May 9 followed by two full days of presentations on May 10 and 11.
Registration is now open! You can register at the early-bird rate until 11:59 pm on February 8, 2025 JST.

Sessions

[Pre-IJET Friday] JATPHARMA Workshop on Pharma Translation for Non-Pharma Specialists [Requires Separate Ticket]

今回のワークショップでは、JATPHARMAの委員であるBen Tompkinsと私が2024年7月に立ち上げましたオンライン医薬翻訳勉強会「ツッコミの会」の内容をご紹介するとともに、皆様に小グループに分かれて実際に演習に取り組んでいただきます。Ben Tompkinsが日英、私が英日を担当いたします。「ツッコミの会」は、日頃、翻訳の仕事をしていて疑問に感じたことを、同業者の仲間同士で気軽に語り合うことを目的としております。皆様のご意見やご質問を積極的に取り入れながら進めたいと思っておりますので、お気軽にご参加いただき、皆様のお仕事にお役立ていただけますと幸いです。 [This session takes place on Friday, May 9 and requires a separate IJET-33 Friday: TGIF Meeting Ticket to...

金融翻訳/通訳パネルディスカッション

金融翻訳・通訳をこれから始めたい方に向けて、この分野での仕事の種類や始め方、成功するために必要なスキル、そして今後の展望について、現役の金融通訳・翻訳者がパネルディスカッション形式で経験をお話しします。また、すでに金融翻訳者として活躍されている方々からもアドバイスやご意見をいただき、活発で実りある意見交換の場にしたいと考えています。

[Pre-IJET Friday] Dealing with Ambiguity in Japanese-into-English Translation [Requires Separate Ticket]

Ambiguity in the source text is one of many challenges faced by Japanese-into-English translators. In this presentation the speaker will focus on two specific types of ambiguity: 1) the Japanese writer’s use of terms that appear to be ambiguous or overlapping (when translated into English) to make what is intended to be a clear distinction in Japanese, and 2) a Japanese sentence that could...

News

Things to Do in Fukuoka

IJET-33 is right around the corner. But what a waste it would be to come all the way to Fukuoka without enjoying the sights! The city, the prefecture, and the whole of Kyushu have so much to offer. Here's a list of some of the IJET-33 Organizing Committee's favorites:Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (福岡アジア美術館)Contemporary and pop art exhibits featuring creators from locations all throughout...

IJET-33 Fukuoka Registration Open!

Registration is now open for IJET-33, May 9–11, 2025, at Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk! Early bird registration prices are available only until 11:59 pm JST on February 8, 2025. JAT members: JPY34,500 (Applied at checkout. Log into the JAT website first.)Non-members: JPY39,500 Standard registration is available from 12:00 am JST on February 9, 2025. JAT members: JPY39,500Non-members:...

IJET-33 Zenyasai

The Zenyasai is a great chance to meet people before the official start of the conference. Reconnect with old friends, make new ones. It goes without saying that IJET newbies are very welcome. And of course, bring your partner, family and friends, too. The Hilton Hotel is a bit removed from Fukuoka's vibrant Tenjin and Daimyo entertainment district, and we want you to experience some of the...