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Various project research institutes established under the umbrella of the OAS, which promotes and supports interdisciplinary research specializing in Asian studies, will conduct research based on individual research plans. In particular,Institute of Asian Studies(IAS) will be the driving force of the programs of OAS.
Project research institutes started within OAS and are currently under operation.
| Name of Institution | Director | Date of Commencement | Date of (planned) Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Institute for Ryukyuan and Okinawan Studies in Waseda University |
Keiko Katsukata-Inafuku Professor, Faculty of International Liberal Studies |
2006/April/1 | 2011/March/31 |
| Institute for Contemporary Korea Studies (WICKS) | Toshimitsu Shigemura Professor, Faculty of International Liberal Studies |
2006/April/1 | 2011/March/31 |
| Institute of Asian Studies(IAS) | Takayasu Okushima Professor, Waseda Law School |
2006/April/1 | 2011/March/31 |
| Waseda Institute of Softpower Strategy | Yasukazu Tamura Associate Professor, Faculty of Commerce |
2006/October/1 | 2011/September/31 |
| The Research Institute of Chang Valley Culture | Motoo Kudo Professor, Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences |
2007/April/1 | 2012/March/31 |
