These are casual virtual meet-ups to talk about translation, mainly between Japanese and English. We share experiences, questions, reading, strategies, tools, travails, and trivia, with different conversations every time. The hour-long sessions, moderated by Daniel Morales, start at 8:00 p.m. JST on the first Tuesday of the month. Here is what is coming up:

October 1  We’ll talk about translation “horror stories”: Our very first freelance translation projects! Come with frightful stories (or to hear them) of the misunderstandings and mistranslations that helped forge you into the veteran translators you are now.

November 5: There is a wealth of literature about translation that often offers practical as well as inspirational insight into our craft. What books, articles, or essays, online or in print, have you found that are especially appealing? We hope you will share favorite titles about translation, whether in English or Japanese.

December 3: As we enter the cooler months, life rhythms begin to slow down. What are your daily work routines? Do you need coffee the minute you wake up, and/or do you want a boost (or many!) during the day? Are you a night owl or an early bird? What time of day do you find yourself most productive and how do you base your translation work around that? How do you see movement/exercise and sitting/standing options in relation to your work?

Please note that advance registration is required for each session. Click on the link below, then select the desired date from the pull-down menu. If you are interested but not sure you can make it, feel free to sign up and attend if you can. Participants are also free to arrive or depart while the session is in progress. We encourage you to register now.

Translator Tuesdays registration form