The papers published in Journal of the Operations Research Society of Japan are freely accessible
at ORSJ webpage. http://www.orsj.or.jp/~archive/menu/01_57.html

The papers published in Journal of the Operations Research Society of Japan can be downloaded
through the NII Scholarly and Academic Information Navigator.
(the website of CiNii:http://ci.nii.ac.jp/)

http://ci.nii.ac.jp/vol_issue/nels/AA00703935_en.html

http://www.orsj.or.jp/english/index.html

E-MAIL: jimukyoku@orsj.or.jp

ORSJ Office Address: San-Chika Building 7F, 1-13-5 Iwamoto-Cho, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 101-0032, JAPAN

1. The Operations Research Society of Japan (ORSJ) was established on June 15, 1957. In addition to such pursuits as research on OR theory and the development of methodologies, the ORSJ explores the practical use of methods applicable to specific problems occurring in the world of business and government offices. It also actively promotes exchanges of information among its members as well as interaction on an international level.

1. Specific activities are as follows:

   	Lectures and research presentation forums Publication of such printed materials as its journal for members, a professional journal, and research reports Liaison and cooperation with similar societies in Japan and overseas Research and inquiries Research promotion and recognition of research accomplishments

1. The ORSJ has 2107 individual members, and 56 supporting members (as of April 2014).
   
   Registration Fee : JPY1,500
   Annual Membership Fee: JPY14,400

1. Headquartered in Tokyo, the society also has six chapters around the country (one each in Hokkaido and the Chubu, Chugoku-Shikoku, Kansai, Kyushu, and Tohoku regions). Each regional chapter conducts its own slate of activities, including lectures and research projects.

1. Communications of Operations Research of Japan, the journal for ORSJ members, is published periodically in Japanese. Each issue has a special feature section consisting of clear, readily understandable explanations about OR theory and applications pertaining to a particular subject. The journal's contents also include articles written by leaders in this field, regular columns on selected topics, case studies, and updates on ORSJ activities.
   
   

   "Journal of the Operations Research Society of Japan" is a professional journal issued four times a year. From 2010, JORSJ are freely accessible at ORSJ webpage.
   http://www.orsj.or.jp/~archive/

   
   

   Reports focus on specific topics. They introduce the results of research and investigations and provide insights into specific approaches to problems.

1. The ORSJ holds forums every spring and fall to present the results of research. The spring session is in Tokyo, while the fall event is held elsewhere in Japan.
   
   

   The research forums feature not only a conventional presentation format but also a "paper fair" structure that emphasizes discussion.

   
   

   Special lectures and symposiums are held during the research forums.

1. President	Hideaki Omiya
   Vice-President
   	Naoki Katoh, Hiroaki Izuma, Kazuo Murota
   Council Members
   	( General ) Nobuo Matsubayashi, Toshiaki Tsuchiya ( International Liaison ) Satoru Iwata ( Research & Education ) Tsutomu Suzuki, Hiroshi Kashio ( Publications ) Atsuko Ikegami, Shinji Mizuno ( Treasury ) Takahiro Watanabe ( Public Relations ) Hiro Ito ( Publicity ) Takashi Yonezawa ( Subdivision Services ) Hideo Hirose ( Unattached ) Tetsuya Furukawa, Masaya Ichikawa, Keiji Suzuki
   Auditors
   	Hideaki Takagi, Akeo Kuwahata
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