Humanistic Studies of Asia and North Africa On the Results of the 31st International Congress of Orientalists

Congresses of orientalists have a long history extending over more than a century. Until recently, however, these scientific forums were held mainly in the countries of Europe. The Congress that took place August 31-September 7, 1983, in Tokyo and Kyoto was the second in Asia and the fourth outside of Europe. This distinguished it notably from its predecessors.