contributes to enhancing the social status of the translation industry by doing research on the industry, providing the information in public after comprehending its actual status and trend. (Chairperson of the committee: Ikuo Higashi)

analyzes the translation business environment and suggests its ideal status in the future.
shares common problems occuring between translators, translation companies and clients and seeks the solution.
holds eight seminars a year in Tokyo. (Chairperson of a committee: Hitoshi Maruyama)

holds an event a year where all people involved in translation can attend.
aims at activating the translation industry through exchanges and friendship betweem members and industries regardless of each status. (Chairperson of a committee: Junichi Abe)

holds five seminars a year in Osaka to enhance the translation ability and expertise in the fields of science and technology, information technology, finance and securities, patents, pharmaceuticals and others. (Chairperson of the committee:Eiko Ishioka)

conducts examination for qualified translation aiming at developing translators.
Both basic and practical level examinations are available via the Internet. (Chairperson of the committee:Tadashi Ueda)

provides wide variety of information for members including industry trends, report of survey, latest translation tools and members' introduction featured in our journal Japan Translation Journal. (Chairperson of the committee:Hiroki Kawano)

provides members with the web site for exchange of information on our activities, events, seminars and each member. (Chairperson of the committee:Junichi Abe)

facilitate close collaboration and cooperation with other translation and the related organizations through attending the events held by such organizations. (Chairperson of the committee: Ikuo Higashi)