Translating Japanese Literature

This is the most current source of information about translations, particularly for contemporary materials.

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Note: hasn't been updated since 2013. If you are interested in classical Japanese literature, there is no better place to find information - both online access to the Japanese texts and information about translations.

This is an interesting website compiled by a Japanese person. There are links with both the original Japanese covers and the English translations.

All available online through JSTOR. Use the search button and limit to translations to find them.

The World Directory of Children’s Book Translators was launched in partnership with UNESCO’s Index Translationum. A database listing professional translators specializing in children’s literature, the Directory is a key point of contact between publishers and translation specialists. As well as the most frequently requested languages, the Directory also has ample listings of the so-called minority languages, with 55 languages currently represented. It is therefore a key tool for both professionals entering the market and for those seeking reliable high-quality translation products.