History of the EAJS: Story of Growth

The European Association of Japanese Studies (EAJS) was established in 1973 by a group of European scholars in the field of Japanese studies in order to facilitate international academic exchange across national borders. Since 1976 the EAJS has organized a large international conference almost every three years at various locations in Europe, usually at universities with strong programs in Japanese studies. About 600 scholars participated 2005 in the eleventh EAJS Conference. The EAJS also expanded its activities to publish a membership bulletin, issued three times a year since 1997, and in 2000 it started a workshop for doctoral students, which now takes place ahead of the EAJS Conference. EAJS membership has steadily grown to nearly 1000 people from about 45 nations. Over the years the elected presidents of the EAJS have come from many European countries and institutions reflecting the diversity of its membership.

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	Honorary Members