(Co-organizing) 50th Anniversary Symposium of the Association of Young Scholars for Islamic Area Studies

The Association of Young Scholars for Islamic Area Studies marks its 50th anniversary this year, counting from its predecessor, the Research Group on the Islamic State.
For half a century, it has continued to provide a place for academic inquiry and exchange, thanks to the dedication and support of many. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude.
To commemorate this milestone, a memorial symposium titled “The Present State of the Islamic State Studies and Islamic Area Studies” will be held on November 29, as outlined below.
At this symposium, five young scholars specializing in different regions and fields will present diverse research reports.
In addition, professors who have long been deeply involved in the operation of the association will also participate, delivering greetings, keynote lectures, and general comments.
We hope this symposium will serve as an opportunity to reflect on the progress of research and to deepen exchange across generations.
A social gathering will also be held after the symposium, so please join us.
Participation requires prior registration; please register via the link provided below.

November 29 (Sat) 13:00–17:00

Program:
13:00 Opening remarks and purpose explanation – Toru Miura (Research Fellow, Toyo Bunko)
13:10 Keynote Lecture – Hisao Komatsu (Research Fellow, Toyo Bunko)
“Looking Back at the Early Days of the Research Group on the Islamic State”
13:40 Presentation ① – Fumiya Kondo (JSPS Research Fellow PD / Meiji University)
“The Placement of Islam in Egypt’s Prophet and Saint Festivals”
14:10 Presentation ② – Yoshiaki Tokunaga (JSPS Research Fellow PD / Nihon University)
“The Study of Modern Iranian Legal Systems as a Niche Industry”
14:40 Break
15:00 Presentation ③ – Saki Yamamoto (Lecturer, Kochi University)
“The Treatment of the ‘Muslim Woman’s Body’ and Feminist Approaches”
15:30 Presentation ④ – Sakine Nakajima (JSPS Research Fellow DC1 / Kyoto University)
“Muslim Mobility and Its Historical Continuity in the Indian Ocean World”
16:00 Presentation ⑤ – Sota Hirayama (JSPS Research Fellow PD / University of Tokyo)
“Issues of ‘Embodiment’ in West African Islamic Studies”
16:30 General Comments – Kazuhiro Shimizu (Professor, Kyushu University)
16:50 Closing remarks

University of Tokyo, Komaba I Campus, KOMCEE West Lecture Hall (in-person only).

50th Anniversary Symposium of the Association of Young Scholars for Islamic Area Studies
“The Present State of the Islamic State Studies and Islamic Area Studies”

Center for Middle Eastern Studies, University of Tokyo (UTCMES); Toyo Bunko (Oriental Library)