At the annual business meeting of the Middle East Medievalists (MEM) held on November 14, 2025, Professor Kazuo Morimoto of our institute was selected as an Honorary Member. As defined by MEM, honorary membership “is awarded by the Board of Directors of MEM to a few senior medievalists who have distinguished themselves in their teaching and research. Honorary membership is for life and is gratis.” Professor Morimoto commented, “I first thought it had to be a mistake. I now hope to grow into a scholar worthy of this honor.”
 

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