Useful Resources

Translation & Localization

The Localization Industry Standards Association (LISA) - A leading forum for organizations that do business globally, LISA provides member organizations with guidelines, best practices and standards to help them achieve their localization/ internationalization objectives.

Globalization and Localization Association (GALA) - Founded in 2002, GALA is a non-profit, international industry association for the translation, internationalization, localization and globalization industry.

Federation Internationale des Traducteurs (FIT) - FIT is a federation of translators' associations of more than 60 countries, which works closely with UNESCO as well.

European Society for Translation Studies (EST) - Based in Vienna, Austria, the society is a forum for the exchange and dissemination of new ideas and insights in translation studies.

InttraNews- News for the Translation Industry - Provides news for linguists, translators and interpreters; an up-to-date news site for the language professional.

Japan Links

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) - Helps companies to successfully enter and expand businesses in the Japanese market by providing market intelligence and business development support

Japan Corp News Network - Source for news and announcements from companies in Japan in several sectors including technology, engineering, trade, logistics and more.

Semiconductor Portal (in Japanese) - Latest news and information on the semiconductor industry in Japan.

Other Useful Resources

Teach English Abroad
Offers TEFL/ TESL certification courses.

JapanAid PC Rescue 99 - JapanAid PC Rescue 99 provides on-site repair and troubleshooting of computer problems all over Japan, including Tokyo-Yokohama metropolitan area like Shibuya, Setagaya, Edogawa, Kawasaki and Chiba.

Knowledge Solutions Group - Knowledge Solutions Group is a global professional services consulting and risk management Services focused company that helps businesses to create unique value by merging Information Technology (IT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques.