We are pleased to announce the call for entries for the 11th Japan International Translation Competition, organized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan.

Submission Period:
May 1 (Fri) – May 31 (Sun), 2026 (JST)
Please note that the dates are subject to change.
The online application portal will open on Friday, May 1, 2026.

For further details, including eligibility requirements, target languages, source texts, prize money, and the judging process, please visit the following websites:

• https://www.jlpp.go.jp/competition11/
• https://www.jlpp.go.jp/competition11/index_en.html
• https://www.jlpp.go.jp/competition11/index_fr.html

Aspiring translators of Japanese literature into English or French are welcome to apply.
(See the attached flyer for more information.)