Speaker

Chloe Kalani

Panelist; Japanese-to-English Division winner, 22nd contest: Chloe is an Assistant Language Teacher with the JET Programme and has been teaching in Toyama, Japan, since 2022. She holds a dual degree in linguistics and East Asian studies from Cornell University. Born and raised on Oahu, Hawaii, she developed an early academic and personal interest in Japanese language, culture, and media, inspired in part by her Japanese mother. Her broader interests include traditional Japanese arts. She aspires to pursue a career in translation and localisation, with a particular focus on the global circulation of Japanese visual media.

Sessions

Inside a Winning Translation: A Panel with JAT Contest Winners

The Annual JAT Contest for New and Aspiring Japanese ⟨ ⟩ English Translators, launched in 2004 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of JAT's founding, celebrated its 22nd offering in 2025. This session will reflect on the history and development of the contest, highlighting its role in supporting emerging translators. The program will include a panel discussion featuring award winners from the...

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