IASIL Japan Newsletter2020 No. 2
The Japan Branch of the International Association for the Study of Irish Literatures
September 2020

1. Message from President: Postponement of IASIL Japan 2020 conference
At this time of year, we would now usually be preparing for our annual conference. Theconference has been central to our organization since its foundation in 1984, and has given
focus to, and has proved a galvanising force in, the study of Irish literature in Japan. Sadly, aswith the postponement of the International Conference this summer, we will not have theopportunity to meet and share our work this October. I want to reassure everyone that IASIL
Japan is as committed as ever to promoting and encouraging the research and scholarship ofour membership, and that every effort will be made to enable the conference we had planned
for this year to be held next year at Meiji University.
Our organization will continue, but we need the participation and support of all ourmembers. I would encourage all of us to renew our memberships as soon as possible, in orderto help our organization continue its work in the uncertain times we are facing. With this inmind, the Executive Committee has agreed that, despite the postponement of our conference,
we should go ahead with our AGM, which is an opportunity for us all to meet and hear about
our activities this past year and our plans for next year. The AGM will take place on Zoom (thedetails will follow; please check messages from the Secretariat). I look forward to seeing you
all then, and in the meantime hope you and all your loved ones stay safe and healthy over thecoming months.
Andrew Fitzsimons
President, IASIL Japan

We’re STILL calling for papers! Because of the postponement of the IASIL Japan 2020

Conference until October 2021, we are still accepting paper proposals. Applicants for a 20minute paper reading are requested to send a synopsis of 250–300 words as a Word attachment
to the IASIL Japan office at secretary@iasil.jp. Besides the synopsis itself, please send detailsof affiliation, full postal and e-mail addresses, and telephone and fax numbers by 31st May,
2021.
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2. Message from Editor in Chief: Cancellation of publication of JIS Vol. XXXV
After much discussion, the decision was taken by the Editorial Board that in light of a small
number of submissions having been received and the cancellation of this year`s conference that
the Journal of Irish Studies will not be published this year. We recognise that this will be adisappointment for our members but request your understanding in the exceptional
circumstances that pertain in 2020. We look forward to a bumper issue next year.
Jane O’HalloranEditor, Journal of Irish Studies

3. Payment of annual membership fees
If you have not already paid your membership fees for 2020, please do so by the end of September, as
the journals will be sent to paid-up members by post. This of course applies to non-paid fees for pastyears, as well. If you are applying for a Student membership, please provide the office with a copy of avalid student ID with your payment.
Membership with JIS
Membership with JIS & IUR
Student with JIS*

¥7,000¥10,000

Couple membership with JIS¥10,000
Couple membership with JIS & IUR ¥13,000¥5,000*a copy of valid student ID should be provided annually

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川越支店（店番：382）
普通 0343056 イアシル・ジャパン 会計

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If you live abroad, please transfer your membership fee to the following account:
Bank Name: Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, LTD.
SWIFT CODE: BOTKJPJT
Branch Name: Kawagoe Branch (Branch No. 382)
Branch Address: 1-2-7 Shintomi-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, 350-0043, Japan
Tel: +81 (0)49-222-2351
Account Name: IASIL Japan Treasurer Hironao Kobayashi
Account No: 0343056

Please add the overseas postal charge in order for us to mail you the copies of the Journal of Irish Studies
and Irish University Review for which you have paid, according to the table below:
International postalrates for JIS & IUR
JISJIS & IUR

Asia
¥ 750
¥ 1,500

Oceania, North America, Central
America, Europe, Middle East
¥ 1,000¥ 2,000

2South America, Africa¥ 1,300¥ 2,600

4. Join! IASIL Japan 2020 annual general meeting
Although the conference has been postponed, the office has decided to hold the annual
general meeting on Zoom. The AGM starts at 3 p.m., on October 10. Detailed information,including the access code, will be given be email later. Please keep checking your email, andplease join us!

5. Distribution of journals
Since this year’s conference was postponed, the office cannot distribute JIS and/or IUR to paid-up
attendees at the registration desk. Therefore, this year’s instalment of IUR will be sent out by mail during
the middle of October.

IASIL Japan
c/o Toshiki Tatara
Department of English, Faculty of Letters, Yasuda Women’s University
6-13-1 Yasuhigashi, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima 731-0153, Japan
Tel: +81-(0)80-3701-0547

Email: secretary@iasil.jp
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