History

SIETAR International

1974: “Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR)” was founded in the U.S.

1982: The name of the organization was changed from “SIETAR” to “SIETAR International.”

“SIETAR International” Headquarter was in Washington, D.C., and intercultural specialists from all over the world joined to learn  with and from each other at the SIETAR International events.  Regional SIETARs such as SIETAR Japan, SIETAR  Europa, and SIETAR Indonesia were established.

“SIETAR International” Annual Congress was held in the U.S. and Canada. In 1998, the SIETAR International Annual Congress was held in Japan.

1999: “SIETAR International” was dissembled. Each regional SIETAR such as SIETAR USA, SIETAR Japan, and SIETAR Europa

started to operate independently.  The SIETARs around the world are connected under the Global Network.

Now: Today, the number of independent SIETARs around the world has increased to 18 (nine of which are part of SIETAR Europa).

We cooperate within a global network (listed under SIETAR Global Network). Members of any SIETAR can participate in

SIETAR programs around the world with member or discounted fees.

SIETAR Japan

1985: Nan Sussman, a member of the SIETAR International Governing Council and an exchange scholar at Keio University,

organized the meeting to consider the possibility of creating a Japan affiliate to Sietar International.

“Intercultural Communication Discussion Group” started its activities to establish SIETAR Japan, and held a SIETAR Japan          Inauguration Event the next year.

2000: The Japanese name of the organization was changed to “異文化コミュニケーション学会.”

2002: SIETAR Japan was officially recognized as a  "Cooperating Academic Research Organization"  of  "Japan Society for the

Promotion of Science (JSPS)."

*SIETAR Japan engages in international exchanges and activities through the SIETAR Global Network; however, its

organization and operational funding remain entirely independent.

*SIETAR Japan is a multicultural and multilingual organization. Members of all nationalities are welcome, and our regular

programs are conducted in both Japanese and English. Communications and publications, such as the annual report of

activities and the academic journal, are also bilingual.