This is the first announcement from the KSJ which was set up in December 2011. The following is our motto and principles. *** Keynes Society Japan (KSJ) - Motto and Principles Keynes Society Japan (KSJ)― With Keynes Spirits ― I. Basic Principles 1 To pursue the truth through discussion, in accordance with “Keynes Spirits”, in order to contribute to understanding, analyzing and developing the contemporary economic society. 2 To aim at promoting researches from a wide range of fields such as economic theory, economic policy, social philosophy, history, culture. Therefore, participation of economists, historians, cultural interpreters, philosophers, art critics, journalists is welcome. 3 To provide a place for interdisciplinary and comprehensive points of view by means of give-and-take from conterminous areas. 4 To pay attention to the present, the future and the past. 5 To be active on the international dimension. II. Activities So Far ・On December 12, 2010, “Keynes Pilot Symposium” was held with 200 plus participants. This was published as Learning from Keynes in the Midst of Crisis in December 2011. ・On December 3, 2011, the first annual meeting for the KSJ was held at Sophia University, Tokyo. ・The second annual meeting is to be held at Meiji University, Tokyo, in November. III. The HP is on: http://keynes-society.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2012-05-03 Executive Members (23) T. Asada (Chuo), Y. Iida (Komazawa), Y. Inoue (Chuo), K. Itoh (Kyoto), N. Itoh (Takasaki), T. Iwamoto (Kyoto), A. Komine (Ryukoku), R. Kuroki (Rikkyo), J. Obata (Rissho), K. Kurose (Tohoku), T. Nishizawa (Hitotsubashi), A. Noguchi (Senshu), Y. Noshita (Kokushikan), T. Hirai (Sophia. President),Y. Sakai (Shiga), T. Nakaya (Nanzan), N. Nabeshima (Nagoya), H. Fujiwara (Doshisha), Y. Mamiya (Kyoto), K. Yago (Tokyo), H. Yoshikawa (Tokyo), M. Wakatabe (Waseda), Y. Watanabe (Meiji. Organizer for the next meeting) Mail Address: [log in to unmask] T. Hirai (Sophia University, President)