Asiatic Society of Japan
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Sources of Information
- Nihon Ajia Kyōkai no kenkyū, 1997.
- Kenrick, D. M. A century of Western ... 1978 (subj.)t.p. (in subtitle: Asiatic Society of Japan) p. 13, etc. (founded, 1872; international society; in Tokyo)
Wikipedia description:
The Asiatic Society of Japan, Inc. (一般社団法人日本アジア協会” or “Ippan Shadan Hojin Nihon Ajia Kyokai”) or "ASJ" is a non-profit organization of Japanology. ASJ serves members of a general audience that have shared interests in Japan. Founded in 1872 as The Asiatic Society of Japan (日本アジア協会, Nihon Ajia Kyōkai, lit. "Japan Asia Society"), ASJ is Japan's oldest learned society. The Honorary Patron is Hisako, Princess Takamado. The Representative Director and President as of September 2019 is H.E. Ambassador Yoshinori Kato.
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