Welcome to the English Literary Society of Japan――Founded in 1917, the English Literary Society of Japan (ELSJ) is an association of scholars in the fields of English and American literature and the English language.


What’s new

  1. 2026.03.20
    Information regarding childcare services for the 98th General Meeting (2026) is now available. Please check the 98th General Meeting (2026) page for details.We have also shared this information via [elsj-ml:88].
  2. 2026.03.13
    The following information has been sent via the mailing list. As it is important, please be sure to review it. [elsj-ml:86] [Important] Website Update and Launch of the New Membership System (SMOOSY) on March 16
  3. 2025.02.28
    The 97th General Meeting Page has been updated. Please make sure to read through the page before participation.
  4. 2024.04.10
    The 96th General Meeting page has been updated. Please make sure to read through the page before participation.
  5. 2023.05.11
    The 95th General Meeting page has been updated. Please make sure to read through the page before participation (both in-person and online).

To all members

  1. 2026.03.20
    Launch of New Membership System 'SMOOSY'
    Please be sure to check the mailing list [elsj-ml:86].


  2. 2025.09.13
    The 98th General Meeting page has been launched. Updates will be provided continuously.
  3. 2025.02.28
    Due to the circumstances of the School Festival at the University of Tokyo, we have decided to change the dates of our Annual Conference (The 97th General Meeting) to 31st May (Sat) and 1st June (Sun).
  4. 2024.08.29
    The 97th General Meeting page has been launched. Updates will be provided continuously.
  5. 2024.03.22
    The registration for the reception party of the 96th General Meeting is now open. Click here for details.