International Workshop on Translingual Japanese (IWNTJ) 2026
Maritime Communities, Japanese Language Mobility, and Coexistence
Event Overview
Dates: August 26-28, 2026 (Wednesday-Friday)
Location: Broome, Western Australia
Venue: Mangrove Hotel (tentative)
Capacity: 50 participants
Conference Chairs:
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Prof. Makiko Matsuda (Tokyo Metropolitan University)
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Prof. Emi Otsuji (University of Technology Sydney)
Rationale and Significance
This international workshop will coincide with the Shinju Matsuri (Festival of the Pearl), Broome's premier cultural celebration that honors the town's multicultural pearling heritage. By scheduling IWNTJ 2026 during this festival period, we aim to create meaningful connections between academic discussions on translingual practices and the living maritime multicultural traditions of Broome.
Festival Website: https://www.shinjumatsuri.com.au/
Call for Presentations
(Presentation language: English or Japanese)
Individual Oral Presentation: 20 minutes for presentation + 10 minutes for Q&A
Poster Presentation: 1 hour
※Poster presentations are open to anyone, provided that the content poses no ethical concerns and aligns with the purpose of this seminar.
Abstract Review:
Please submit a PDF file of up to two A4 pages.
Do not include your name(s) in the submission file.
Templates:
Japanese Template （日本語） English Template (English)
Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: December 30, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: January 15, 2026
Early Registration Deadline: April 30, 2026
Final Registration Deadline: July 30, 2026
Click here to access the application form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9OojWPoPVftb9-E79ORTG7x5dFJo5HTvtciBbORzN1x_hag/viewform?usp=header
Conference Themes
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Indigenous Perspectives on Language and Cultural Coexistence
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Translingual Approaches to Japanese Language Education
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Maritime Communities and Language Mobility
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Multilingual Practices in Diaspora Communities