Bringing Japan's Print Culture to the World.
This is the official portal for the Agency for Cultural Affairs initiative supporting the international promotion of Japan's diverse print culture, including literature.
Translation Competition
JLPP International Translation Competition
We hold a multilingual translation competition to discover and foster outstanding translators of Japanese literary works. Winners are provided with opportunities to participate in translation workshops and receive other forms of support, with the aim of nurturing translators who will help bring Japanese literary works to audiences around the world.
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List of Translators
This section introduces translators who can translate from Japanese to other languages.
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Events
Japan International Literary Forum
To commemorate the award ceremony honoring the achievements of the winners of the JLPP International Translation Competition, an international literary forum is held for a wide range of participants, from translators and publishing professionals to members of the general public interested in Japanese literature.
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Seminars/Workshops
Practical seminars and workshops are held for translators, including publishing professionals and JLPP International Translation Competition winners.
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