How to build a career in Japanese to English localization：One expert’s tips on getting ahead in translation in Japan.

Are you passionate about video games, anime, or manga? And are you interested in languages and cultures? This seminar is designed to guide aspiring individuals on the journey to becoming an English to Japanese localizer or translator and help people currently in the field to improve their career opportunities.

This event offers valuable insights, practical advice, and expert tips from a seasoned professional in the localization industry. Whether you’re a student considering a career path or a language enthusiast looking to combine your passion with gaming, manga, anime or other parts of Japanese culture, this seminar will provide tips to help you embark on a successful localization career.

Who should attend:

This seminar is ideal for language enthusiasts, students pursuing language studies, professionals in translation and localization fields, and anyone passionate about anime, manga, games and Japanese culture. Whether you have a background in languages or game development, this event welcomes individuals at various stages of their career journeys.

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Benefits of Attending

Gain a better understanding of the localization industry in Japan.
Learn from an experienced localizer and industry expert through real-world examples.
Gain insight into how to build a strong foundation for a career in localization.

Topics Covered

My path to working in localization
Tips on doing it well
Tips on working effectively with clients
Best background / experience to succeed in the field
Where I see the industry (potentially) going
What to expect as a freelancer, and the reality that localization might only be a certain portion of the work you do

Join us for an empowering and educational seminar that will help set you on the path to becoming a proficient localizer. Unleash your language skills, passion for gaming, anime, or manga, make your mark in the ever-evolving world of localization.

Speaker

Jayson Young

Jayson started his career in Japan in the JET program. In this role, he worked as a teacher, advisor and translator in Kochi Prefecture and then moved back to Canada as a Coordinator for JET applicants. He came back to Japan and worked in localization and corporate intercultural communication training for six years before taking a role at Rakuten in corporate communications and employee engagement. He then moved back into localization full-time working on translating interactive fiction apps for the global English-speaking market. Over time he has built a personal network of clients in the video game and corporate communications industry. Jayson also enjoys discussing manga with friends on his podcast Mangaroos.

Outline of the event

Date and time	2023/8/31（THU） 12：00～13：00
Schedule	12：00～12：05　Creek and River Co., Ltd Introduction 12：05～12：50　Presentation by Jayson Young 12：50～13：00　Q&A
Location	Zoom
Speaker	Jayson Young
Participants	・Game Localizer ・Anime / Manga Localizer ・Manga Proofreader ・Japanese to English Translator ・Japanese to Other Language Translator ・App / Web Localizer
Entry Fee	Free
Capacity	100 people
Organizer	CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd.
Application deadline	2023/8/30（Wed） 23：59