PROFESSIONAL LUNCHEON
Natsuko Toda, Film Subtitle Translator
12:00-13:30 Thursday, September 25, 2025
Language: The speech and Q & A will be in English.
"Natsuko Toda, Japan’s Subtitle Queen"
English-language film buffs in Japan need no introduction to Natsuko Toda. She has been called "the most famous film translator in Japan,” having produced Japanese subtitles for over 1,000 English films. Many were box office hits that became iconic or won major awards. Others were critical successes that found a smaller but devoted audience. Ms. Toda has won acclaim for her work. But as with any creative endeavor that must be completed on a tight deadline, she has faced occasional criticism for loose translations. Please join this FCCJ Professional Luncheon as Ms. Toda looks back on her long and storied career.
How to attend:
Please register at front@fccj.or.jp with your name, the name of your media outlet, and FCCJ membership number. The lunch charge for members is 2,500 yen (including tax); and for non-members, 3,000 yen (including tax). Reservation/cancellation deadline is noon on Wednesday, September 24. Reservations and cancellations are not complete without confirmation. Please note lunch will not be served after the speech begins. Working journalists and student members can attend the event after the meal service for free.
How to watch online: https://www.youtube.com/c/FCCJchannel/live
Livestream will start at 12:30 after the lunch.
How to ask questions: https://forms.gle/9UiiFUH62g57AQ2A9
TV crews: Please reserve at front@fccj.or.jp. Doors open for TV crews only 30 minutes before the event. FCCJ will limit live-streaming of FCCJ-hosted press conferences to Club members only. Non-members will no longer be permitted to live-stream these events.However, non-members may still film for reporting purposes and use footage after the press conference.
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