Translator Spotlight: Interviews with Translators of Japanese Literature
Now in Book Form

We are pleased to announce that our online Translator Spotlight series has been compiled into a book and published by Heibonsha with newly added content and additional interviews of translators of Japanese literature. Originally launched in 2022 by the Japan Foundation during the COVID-19 pandemic, Translator Spotlight features translators from around the world who bring Japanese literature to readers in many languages.

Translators of Japanese Literature, edited by Kanehara Mizuhito (Heibonsha)

 

The video series explores how translators first encountered the Japanese language and literature, what motivated them to become a translator, the challenges and passion that fuel their work, and the authors and titles they hope to translate in the future. Watch it by clicking the link below:

Translator Spotlight video series