Speaker

Emily Shibata-Sato

Born in San Francisco and based in Tokyo, she studied communications at International Christian University (ICU) and the Graduate School of Sophia University. A JAT member since its establishment in 1985. She has been involved with the JAT Translation Contest since its inception in
2004, serving as both a contest committee member and a judge.

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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