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7:00 PM-9:00 PM

International Translation Day 2025

Networking event with online presentation|For German-Japanese Translators

  • Library of the Goethe-Institut Tokyo, Tokyo

  • German and Japanese
  • Entrance free, reservation requested
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Tag der Übersetzung 2025 1:1 © Goethe-Institut Tokyo

Tag der Übersetzung 2025 © Goethe-Institut Tokyo

To celebrate International Translation Day, we warmly invite everyone involved in German–Japanese translation to our library on Thursday, October 9 at 7:00 PM — whether you're a professional, part-time translator, or just starting out.
The evening will begin with a short online talk from the German publishing world. Jakob Jürgen Becker, Deputy Director of the Literary Colloquium Berlin, will join us online from Germany to share insights on how to stay informed about new releases, current trends in the book market, and where to discover exciting publications.
The heart of the evening, however, is all about exchange: we want to create a space to meet fellow translators, share experiences, make new connections, or simply have a good conversation.

Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Venue: Library of the Goethe-Institut Tokyo
Time: 7:00 PM

Admission is free, but we kindly ask you to register in advance.
Come join us — bring your questions, ideas, and curiosity!

Presenter

Jürgen Jakob Becker

Jürgen Jakob Becker, born in 1964, is the Managing Director of the German Translator Fund (DÜF) and Deputy Director of the Literary Colloquium Berlin (LCB). Since 1990, he has curated literary programs at the LCB. His work focuses on supporting literary translators, including through scholarship and residency programs. He leads the International Translator Meetings at the LCB and is one of the co-founders of the TOLEDO program. He is also co-editor of publications such as Zaitenklänge. Geschichten aus der Geschichte der Übersetzung, Matthes & Seitz Berlin, 2018.