The Council


The Council of The Asiatic Society of Japan is an all-volunteer board elected by the membership to manage The Society. The Council executes its functions in accordance with the articles of the Constitution of The Asiatic Society of Japan. Elections are held annually at the Annual General Meeting.

The prime function of the Council is to serve The Society's members and preserve The Society in accordance with the Constitution for the benefit of current and future generations.

If you are a member of The Society, please feel free to contact the Council anytime to express your views. Specialty areas are listed beside certain names to help target your service request. Contact information of Councilors may be obtained from The Society's Office; please contact us for further details.

Officers and Councilors for 2009


President:

Dr. C. Lee Colegrove

Vice-Presidents:

Prof. Masahira Anesaki
Dr. Hubert Durt
Mr. Hiroshi Sakamoto

Vice-President and Corresponding Secretary:

Prof. Hugh E. Wilkinson

Vice-President, Editor and Recording Secretary:

Prof. Robert Morton

Bulletin Coordinator:

Mrs. Doreen Simmons

Webmaster:

Mr. Joan M. Vigo

Treasurer:

Mr. Julian Culliford

Assistant Treasurer:

Mr. Masayasu Kunisawa

Programme Coordinator:

Ms. Sarah Moate

Librarian:

Mr. Keith McPhalen

Council Members:

Prof. Patrick Carey
Dr. Charles M. De Wolf
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge
Miss Mihoko Horiguchi
Ms. Beverly Horne
Mr. Yasunobu Kenny Kyogoku
Mr. Michael J. Lidgley
Mrs. Keiko Makino
Dr. Ciaran Murray
Mrs. Shigeko Tanaka
Ms. Yumiyo Yamamoto
Ms. Patricia Yarrow

Note: A list of the Advisory Board is available. Please contact The Society's Office.