Introduction to the Entomological Society of Japan

The Entomological Society of Japan was founded as the Tôkyô Entomological Society in 1917 at the Second Student Hall of Tokyo Imperial University, with the aim of advancing and popularizing entomology. In 1935, it was renamed the Entomological Society of Japan. As a leading entomological society in Japan, it engages in a wide range of activities while maintaining cooperation with related academic societies.

Chronological History

1917

March 10: The Tôkyô Entomological Society was founded at the Second Student Hall of Tokyo Imperial University.

1921

The society's regulations were revised, and the position of president was established.

1926

The society's bulletin "Kontyû" was first published.

1928

Significant revisions were made to the regulations, and a council was established.

1935

The society was renamed the Entomological Society of Nippon (From 1949, the English name "The Entomological Society of Japan" was used).

1936

September 27: The first annual meeting was held at the Tokyo Science Museum (now the National Museum of Nature and Science).

1938

The Nippon Society of Applied Entomology was established, effectively separating the applied field from the Entomological Society of Japan.

1944

Under rationing control, volumes 16 issue 3/4 of "Kontyû" were published but were largely lost before reaching members.

1945

May 24-26: Volume 17 issue 1 of "Kontyû," which was ready for binding, was destroyed in an air raid.

1949

"Kontyû" was revived, and a new volume 17 issue 1 was published.

1949-1953

Branches were established in Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Shinetsu, Tokai, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku, and Kyushu.

1957

To commemorate the 40th anniversary, a commemorative conference and exhibition were held, a complete index of "Kontyû" was published, volume 16 issue 3/4 was reprinted, and the society's emblem was established.

1966

The Committee on Insect Conservation was established (Reorganized as the Committee on Nature Conservation in 1969).

1973

The establishment of the society's fund was decided (Research support from the fund began in 1976).

1980

August 3-9: The 16th International Congress of Entomology (ICE) was held at the Kyoto International Conference Center and surrounding facilities.
The society joined the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE).

1988

A merger proposal was received from the Japanese Society of Applied Zoology and Entomology (The merger was not realized in 1995).x

2017

Transitioned to a general incorporated association.

Membership Composition (as of September 30, 2024)

Honorary Members: 7

Regular Members: 711

Young Members: 28

Student Members: 166

Overseas Members: 9

Group Members: 31

Supporting Members: 3

Total: 958

ESJ Honorary members

Minoru Ishii

Toyohei Saigusa

Hiroshi Shima

Osamu Tadauchi

Tikahiko Naito

Yoshihiro Hirashima

Soichi Yamane

(September 30, 2024)

ESJ Officers

President:

Shuhei Nomura

Vice President:

Shin G. Goto

General Affair Director:

Tadashi Ishikawa, Tatsuya Ide

Treasurer:

Takuji Tachi

Editorial Director (Entomological Science):

Koji Tojo

Editorial Director (Japanese Journal of Entomology (New Series)):

Katsuyuki Eguchi

Conference Director:

Keizo Takasuka, Tadashi Ishikawa

Public Relations & Headquarters Officer:

Tatsuya Ide

Librarian:

Utsugi Jinbo

Auditor:

Toshiya Hirowatari, Takao Itioka

Council Members:

Makoto Tokuda, Hiroyuki Yoshitomi, Masahiro Ohara, Koji Tojo, Yoko Matsumura, Tstsuya Ide, Satoshi Kamitani, Shohei Ueda, Takeyuki Nakamura, Takao Itioka, Tadashi Ishikawa, Yoshitaka Sakamaki, Shinji Sugiura, Shin-ya Ohba, Keiko Kishimoto, Utsugi jinbo, Kyohei Watanabe, Rikio Matsumoto, Keizo Takasuka, Kazutaka Yamada, Masato Ono, Taisuke Kanao, Kohei Kubota, Takuji Tachi, Yoko Takematsu, Takema Fukatsu, Norio Hirai, Shinsuke Goto, Masahiro Sueyoshi, Katsuyuki Eguchi, Takahiro Yoshida

Secretariat Address:

Depertment of Zoology, National Museum of Nature and Science, 4-1-1, Amakubo, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0005, Japan