The East Asia Conference on Japanese Studies (EACJS) aims to contribute to the advancement of international exchange in Japanese studies by providing a platform for researchers from various East Asian countries to present and discuss their accumulated research findings in diverse fields. The establishment of this conference stems from the fact that, despite the significant accumulation of Japanese studies in East Asia, there has been a lack of opportunities for academic exchange among researchers in the region. Unlike AAS (Association for Asian Studies) in North America and EAJS (European Association for Japanese Studies) in Europe, East Asia, despite having a large number of researchers specializing in Japanese studies, has not had a platform where scholars from the region can gather and engage in academic discussions. Although exchanges have occurred on an individual or small-group basis, a comprehensive conference dedicated to Japanese studies in East Asia had not been established. In response to this, in 2016, five founding members—Park Cheol-hee and Lee Kang-min (Korea), Komatsu Kazuhiko (Japan), Xu Yiping (China), and Xu Xingqing (Taiwan)—took the initiative to establish the East Asia Conference on Japanese Studies (EACJS), based on major Japanese studies institutions in the region. Since its inception, the conference has continued to facilitate discussions and academic exchange. The key objectives of the conference are as follows:

• To promote the qualitative advancement of Japanese studies.

• To transcend regional boundaries and pursue Japanese studies from more diverse perspectives.

• To contribute to stability and peace in East Asia.

The opportunity for Japanese studies researchers from across East Asia to gather, engage in in-depth discussions, and foster academic exchanges holds significant importance. Additionally, this conference aims to establish an academic association that encompasses the entire East Asian region. In line with these objectives, institutions specializing in Japanese studies in East Asia take turns hosting the conference, and an international academic conference is held annually.