J-En Translations is an educational website with resources for people interested in the Japanese to English localization industry.

You can find articles on improving translation skills, interviews with professional translators, editors, letterers etc., books and resources on translation, and a podcast on amazing English translations in media.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how to get into Japanese - English translation or about media localization (specifically games, manga, and anime.)


Random Articles

  • MA in TranslationWhat an MA in Translation Doesn’t Teach You
    I completed my MA in the Theory and Practice of Translation at SOAS last September 2015. I was eager to learn a subject that would be useful to my career, yet by the end of […]
  • “The Professor of Magic” by Edogawa Ranpo
    I recently won 2nd place in a literary translators competition! The person who held the competition was kind enough to give feedback. Taking his advice on I went through my […]
  • Improving Self-Editing – How to Improve Your Translations Skills
    Some people don’t realize how important self-editing is to a translation. Even if you know an editor will look over your work it helps to have at least two or more […]
  • February 2018 Goals
    I want to be better at setting myself monthly goals for self-development. These are things I keep saying I want to do but kept putting off. I hope to set myself just 3 goals […]

FAQ For Aspiring Translators

Frequently asked questions for aspiring Japanese to English media translators.

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Interviews With Localizers

Interested in the Japanese media translation industry? Read interviews with translators, project managers, editors, and localizers who work with video games, manga, novels, and more!

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