Interpreting

I have been interpreting for committees and competitors in the Melbourne Osaka Cup for over 20 years. I don't usually consider myself an interpreter; I haven't trained to gain the skills required. However, in certain areas, such as yachting and embroidery, I am confident in my abilities to get the correct message across to the satisfaction of both parties. These pictures were taken as I was interpreting and taking the role of MC for the Official Presentation Ceremony at Osaka Tenmangu in May 2018. 

The Quick Guide to Traditional Japanese Arts and Handicrafts

日本伝統文化の英語表現辞典

The Quick Guide to Traditional Japanese Arts and Handicrafts

日本を訪れる旅行客は年々増加し、日本特有の文化を欧米人に英語で紹介する機会が増大している。
日本文化を外国人に紹介するための最善の方法として日本の伝統工芸品とその製作者である「匠(職人)の技」に着目し、それらの紹介を通して日本の伝統文化の特色とその簡潔な英文説明で内容構成する。

This book aims to provide readers with a brief history and description of Japanese arts and handicrafts expertly made by artisans and how they fit into daily life. The English is intended to be simple to aid students who may be travelling on their first trip overseas. It is also intended to be accessible to non-Japanese who may have little knowledge of Japanese history. The text does not use Nara period or Heian period but 8th century or 11th century. I hope that readers will use it as a starting point to investigate particular arts they are attracted to. 

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About the project

具体的でわかりやすい歴史的解説、経験豊富な翻訳家による明快な英語表現英語説明が日本語説明の後に配置し読みやすいさを重視

第1部　衣・食・住にまつわる日本文化と伝統工芸品

第２部　芸能・美術工芸・武芸にまつわる日本文化伝統工芸品

第３部　宗教・祭り事にまつわる日本文化と伝統工芸品