A magazine of translation, the first issue of Linguaphile is particularly interested in endangered and minoritised languages across Asia. Reporting on complex cultural differences as faithfully as possible, it delves into the sort of subtelty and nuance that are so important to any type of translation.

 
In this issue:

• Combating stigma and protecting social rights for Deaf people in Japan
• China’s attempts to kill the Tibetan language, and the resulting resistance movement
• The women divers in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, and the national cultural identities that have been thrust upon them
• Looking beyond the stereotypes to paint a portrait of life for young Okinawans
• And the tricky challenge of translating emotions across cultures