28–30 November 2025
at International Christian University (ICU)
Tokyo, JAPAN
Registration Starts on July 15, 2025
Registration Website (below):
https://sites.google.com/view/registr-legal-hthcare-interprt/home
International Christian University (ICU), in collaboration with the Graduate School of International Cultural Studies of Aichi Prefectural University (APU), is proud to host the Second International Conference on Legal and Healthcare Interpreting in Tokyo, Japan. This conference aims to bring together participants from all over the world and to enable scholars to present their latest research findings in interpreting studies as well as for educators to exchange pedagogical ideas in interpreter education. This 3-day event will feature individual paper presentation sessions as well as a MEXT-funded public symposium convened by the Graduate School of International Cultural Studies of Aichi Prefectural University (APU).
Keynote Speakers:
CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Kaori MINAMITANI, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine; Rinku General Medical Center, Osaka, Japan
Title: The Past and Future of Healthcare/Medical Interpreters in Japan
■ Watch Dr. Kaori Minamitani in NHK New World Japan: Medical Interpreting Pioneer at:
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2103013/
SYMPOSIUM KEYNOTE SPEAKER (sponsored by APU with MEXT fund)
Dr. Miranda LAI, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
Title: Interpreting in Police Settings: Ethics and Dilemmas
■ Watch Dr. Miranda Lai in Not Lost in Transcription and Translation: Use of Forensic Audio in Trials at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc8RIDPu6is
Conference Language: English
Mode: Face-to-face
Venue: International Christian University (ICU), 3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo, JAPAN
Directions to ICU｜ICU - INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Nov. 28–29: International Conf. Rm. and Conf. Rms. A & B of Togasaki Memorial Dialogue House
Nov. 30: International Conf. Rm. and Conf. Rms. A & B of Togasaki Memorial Dialogue House, and Rm. 171 of Troyer Memorial Arts & Sciences Hall (for Symposium & Conference Closing)
Tentative Conference Schedule:
Day 1 (28 November 2025): 13:00-19:45
-Registration
-Conference Opening
-Conference Keynote Speech by Dr. Minamitani
-Coffee Break
-Parallel Sessions 1
-Welcome Reception
Day 2 (29 November 2025): 9:30-17:00
-Parallel Sessions 2
-Lunch
-Parallel Sessions 3
-Coffee Break
-Parallel Sessions 4
-Conference Dinner: 19:00-22:00 (Optional Participation)
Day 3 (30 November 2025): 9:30-17:00 (venue changes to Troyer Memorial Hall after Lunch)
-Parallel Sessions 5
-Coffee Break
-Parallel Sessions 6
-Lunch
-Aichi Prefectural University Public Symposium on Legal Interpreting (at Troyer Memorial Hall)
-Keynote Speaker: Dr. Miranda Lai, RMIT University
-Panelists: TBA
-Languages: Japanese, English, and Japanese Sign Language (JSL) with Simultaneous Interpreting
-Entrance Fee: Free (open to public)
-Details of the Symposium: TBA
-Conference Closing (at Troyer Memorial Hall)
Submission of Abstracts:
Topic Areas:
We invite abstracts of papers addressing issues in legal and healthcare interpreting, including but not limited to the following:
-Research findings on challenges of interpreting in legal or healthcare settings
-Innovative pedagogies and assessment methods in interpreting
-Interpreter professional development
We also invite papers addressing interpreting issues in other community settings, including gender issues.
Presentation:
Individual paper presenters have 20 minutes for presentation and further 10 minutes for Q & A.
Link to Abstract Submission Form:
Abstract Submission for: Second International Conference on Legal and Healthcare Interpreting 28–30 November 2025 at International Christian University (ICU)Tokyo, JAPAN (Link is Now Closed: Deadline: 30 April 2025)
Organizing Committee's Gratitude for a Large Number of Submissions!
Abstract Word Limit: 300 words in length (including references
The Submission Form will also request the following information:
-Your email address
-Your full name
-Your title
-Your affiliation
-Co-presenter(s)' name(s), title(s), and affiliation(s)
-Title of your paper
-5 key words (each separated by a comma)
-Your brief bio of 50 to 100 words
SRC (Scientific Review Committee) Members for Abstract Review:
External Reviewers (Alphabetical by First Names):
Cynthia E. Roat, MPH, National Consultant on Language Access in Health Care, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Ester Leung, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of Translation Studies, University of Melbourne, Australia
Holly Mikkelson, Professor Emerita, Graduate School of Translation, Interpretation and Language Education, Middlebury Institute of
International Studies at Monterey, CA, U.S.A.
Ikuko Nakane, Professor in Japanese Studies at the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne, Australia
Miranda Lai, Associate Professor, Translating and Interpreting Discipline, RMIT University, Australia
Internal Reviewers/Organizing Committte Members (Alphabetical by First Names):
Eva Ng, Associate Professor, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Makiko Mizuno, Professor, Kinjo Gakuin University, Nagoya, Japan
Rika Yoshida, Associate Professor, Aichi Prefectural University, Aichi, Japan
Tomoko Tamura, Associate Professor, International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan; Conference Committee Chair
Deadlines & Notifications (All Tokyo Time):
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 30 April 2025 (Link is Now Closed) Gratitude from the Committee for Your Submissions!
Notification of Acceptance: 30 June 2025
Deadline for Registration for Presenting Participants: August 31, 2025 (Registration Opens on July 15)
Deadline for Registration for Non-Presenting Participants: 30 September 2025 (Registration Opens on July 15)
Registration & Fees: (Go to Registration Website: REGISTRATIONS )
Conference registration (July 2025-August 31)
Conference fee: ￥20,000 (Non-Refundable)
Conference dinner: ￥5,000 (Optional Participation; For Payment Method Go to Registration Website: REGISTRATIONS )
Conference Organizers:
Conference Organizer: International Christian University, Japan (hosted by the Social Science Research Institute and the Center for Gender Studies of International Christian University)
Public Symposium Organizer: Graduate School of International Cultural Studies of Aichi Prefectural University, Japan
(with MEXT-funding)
Organizing Committee:
Tomoko Tamura (Associate Professor, International Christian University, Japan): Chair
Rika Yoshida (Associate Professor, Aichi Prefectural University, Japan)
Makiko Mizuno (Professor, Kinjo Gakuin University, Japan)
Eva Ng (Associate Professor, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
Enquiry: legal.healthcare.interpreting.25@gmail.com
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 30 April 2025 (Link is Now Closed) Gratitude from the Committee for Your Submissions!
ICU's Press Release Statements (July 4, 2025) on
Second International Conference on Legal and Healthcare Interpreting (28-30 November, 2025)
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