The journal makes no commitment to any particular trend in scholarly research, but it will be receptive to all the current approaches in Asian studies. One of the major obstacles that has prevented the emergence of such a journal is undeniably the absence of a common language among European scholars. The initiators of this project see English as the lingua franca of East Asian studies. We also welcome theoretical essays that offer new, synthetic visions and perspectives from the field. We are also planning a number of special themed issues, on the aftermath of the financial crisis in East Asia, the growth of mass urban cultures in the early part of the twentieth century, new religions, and bio-ethics in East Asia.
Research notes are also welcome.
The journal will include a section for book reviews, concentrating on significant works written by European scholars.