Mathematical Society of Japan

The Mathematical Society of Japan (MSJ, Japanese: 日本数学会) is a learned society for mathematics in Japan.

In 1877, the organization was established as the Tokyo Sugaku Kaisha and was the first academic society in Japan.

[1] They have the opportunity to participate in programs at MSJ meetings which take place in spring and autumn each year.

[2] The prize was funded through an endowment given by Shokichi Iyanaga.

[4] In the context of its 50th anniversary celebrations, the Mathematical Society of Japan established the Takebe Prize for the encouragement of those who show promise as mathematicians.