Association for Asian Studies

There's still time to submit your #AAS2026 proposals—but that time is getting short! Today is a great day to start your proposal in our system; you can save and return to it later. Don't wait until the last minute! asianstudies.org/conference/cal…

Get to know Peter Chai (Kai Shibata), an AAS Member at Waseda University, in this new Member Spotlight feature at #AsiaNow! bit.ly/AAS-Chai

The AAS staff had lots of fun brainstorming merchandise ideas, and it's been just as much fun seeing which items are favorites among our followers! We'll continue rolling out new merchandise designs, too—if you have a suggestion, let us know! SHOP NOW: bit.ly/AASmerch

"A country with a small population offers a greater opportunity to observe the implications of environmental crises," Morris Rossabi wrote in this survey of environmental issues in Mongolia, from the Spring 2021 EAA. asianstudies.org/publications/e…

As we head into peak academic job posting season, AAS Career Center visitors will see a revamped platform and new resources for job seekers. Stay tuned!

East Asian Art Post Graduate Museum Fellowship - University of Oregon - Eugene, OR dlvr.it/TM3CWM

I am thrilled to share that my book, Mao’s Steelworks, has been awarded the 2025 Reid Prize (given for “the most significant book contributing to the understanding of Asia”) by the Asian Studies Association of Australia (ASAA). asaa.asn.au/news/book-abou…

Check out the top-selling items in our AAS merchandise store—our shoppers are clearly eager to share their support for #AsianStudies, the AAS, and tea 🍵😊 Shop now, to see these items and more! bit.ly/AASmerch

We're looking for two great conference co-hosts! Institutions in Asia are invited to submit co-hosting proposals for the 2027 and 2028 AAS-in-Asia conferences by August 29, 2025. asianstudies.org/call-for-propo…

Come join our book party! We’ll share behind-the-scenes stories of struggle and triumph, demystify the publishing process, and create a space for mutual support and solidarity. Writing and publishing a first book is never just about research—it’s also about navigating…

As we close out the first week of our AAS merchandise store, we'd like to take a minute and thank everyone who has visited and placed an order (including some AAS staff members!). Grab some swag and show off your AAS pride! SHOP NOW: bit.ly/AASmerch

Congratulations to Ray Matsumoto, an incoming PhD student in Japanese history at UCLA, for winning free registration for #AAS2026 in our Summer Giveaway! Next drawing is August 1—enter once a day for your chance to be the next winner! asianstudies.org/conference/sum…

The Sumie Jones Prize for Project Leadership in Japan-centered Humanities recognizes edited volumes, conferences, exhibits, performances and workshops that promote understanding of Japanese humanities in the U.S. and/or Canada. Nominate a project today! asianstudies.org/grants-awards/…

New #AsiaNow post: a letter from the AAS to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education regarding the proposed closure of more than 100 programs at Indiana University Bloomington, including several in #AsianStudies. asianstudies.org/aas-letter-to-…

New Education About Asia Editor Elise Huerta shares an update on the journal's relaunch as a biannual, open-access online publication and the four key tenets of her vision for its future direction. Read it all in a new Editor's Message from Huerta: bit.ly/3GJnPur

Listen now: Tina Chen and Charlotte Eubanks visit the New Books Network podcast to share their 2024 book, Global Asias: Tactics & Theories. Learn more about the emerging #GlobalAsias field in their conversation with host Adhy Kim! newbooksnetwork.com/global-asias-t…

We've entered a new drawing period for the 2025 Summer Giveaway—you have five more chances to win free registration for #AAS2026 in Vancouver! Enter daily and your name could be the next one we pull. asianstudies.org/conference/sum…

Tick-tock, tick-tock ... the #AAS2026 Call for Proposals clock is counting down! All proposals for our Annual Conference in Vancouver must be submitted by 5:00pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 6. asianstudies.org/conference/cal…

The AAS is pleased to be a co-host of "Understanding Timor-Leste," the 2025 Timor-Leste Studies Association Research Conference. The conference starts tomorrow (July 16), with select sessions available for remote international registrants to stream. tlstudies.org

We will hold the next #AAS2026 Summer Giveaway drawing tomorrow! There's still time to get your name in for the chance to win a conference registration—enter by 11:59pm Eastern Time today! asianstudies.org/conference/sum…