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 2011

President and Editor of the Transactions:

  • Prof. Robert Morton
Presidents Emeritus:
  • Prof. Masahira Anesaki
  • Dr. C. Lee Colegrove
  • Dr. George Sioris
President Emeritus and Corresponding Secretary:
  • Prof. Hugh E. Wilkinson
Vice Presidents:
  • Dr. Charles De Wolf
  • Dr. Hubert Durt
  • Mrs. Shigeko Tanaka
Vice-President and Programme Coordinator:
  • Prof. Sarah Moate
Vice-President and Bulletin Coordinator:
  • Mrs. Doreen Simmons
Treasurer:
  • Mr. Julian Culliford
Transactions Co-ordinator:
  • Dr. Ciaran Murray
Recorder:
  • Ms. Patricia Yarrow
Librarian:
  • Mr. Keith McPhalen
Assistant Treasurer:
  • Mr. Masayasu Kunisawa
Youth Secretary:
  • Mr. Soichiro Mochidome
Webmaster:
  • Mr. Joan M. Vigo
Council Members:
  • Prof. Patrick Carey
  • Dr. Robert D. Eldridge
  • Miss Iva Georgieva
  • Mr. Yasunobu Kenny Kyogoku
  • Mrs. Keiko Makino
  • Mr. James Sharp

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