The Japanese Language Division provides information and services to its members in specific fields of interest related to translation and interpreting from and into the Japanese language.

Division Administrator

Syra Morii

Division Assistant Administrator

Kazumasa Aoyama

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Upcoming Division Events

Divisions provide specialized information and networking for ATA members.

CLD Café: Lost and Found – Defying the Challenges of Chinese in Translation

January 14 / 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm EST

Translation and interpreting professionals work to bridge the gap in language and culture, but some concepts defy direct translation. In Chinese-to-English translation and interpreting, beyond idioms and cultural references, there…

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Elévate 2026

February 27 - March 1

Join the SPD and ATIF in Miami for Elévate 2026, a three-day professional conference dedicated to innovation, excellence, and the future of translation and interpreting, with a focus on the…

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