Preserving the past, illuminating the present and shaping the future of Asiatic studies.

About Us

  • December 17, 2025

    Welcome to the new ASJ website

Upcoming Lectures

  • 26 Jan 2026

    The Power of Volunteering: Connecting the Dots

    Lecture By

    Ms. Aya Higa, Board Member and Community Volunteer, Hands On Tokyo

  • 16 Feb 2026

    Becoming a Farmer in Contemporary Japan: Pro-rural migration and Generational Renewal in Agriculture

    Lecture By

    Professor Niccolò Lollini, Graduate School of Governance, Meiji University

  • 23 Mar 2026

     ‘The European Union and Japan: Strategic and Like-minded Partners in an Era of Geopolitical Uncertainty’

    Lecture By

    H.E. Jean-Éric Paquet, Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Japan

2026 Young Scholars’ Programme

The Asiatic Society of Japan’s Young Scholars’ Programme (YSP) offers doctoral researchers a unique platform to present their work on Japan and Asia to an engaged international audience. Initiated in 2006 with the support of Honorary Patron HIH Princess Takamado, the programme encourages academic excellence by inviting young scholars from around the world to share their research in English.

Selected participants have the opportunity to publish their work in ASJ’s prestigious Transactions journal.

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Lectures

Delve into Japan’s rich culture, history and scholarship through ASJ’s lectures, featuring leading scholars and experts.

Library

Explore ASJ’s library, housing rare texts and scholarly works that bridge Japan’s past and present.

Archive

ASJ’s historic journal of research written by experts on Japan’s legacy and its ties to the broader Asian region.