Rules of the Yamato Society
Art. I. The Society has for its object to make clear the meaning and extent of Japanese culture in order to reveal the fundamental character of the nation to the world; and also the introduction of the best literature and art of foreign countries to Japan so that a common understanding of Eastern and Western thought may be promoted.
Art. II. In order to accomplish the object stated in the foregoing Article the Society shall carry on the following enterprises:
1. Publication in foreign languages of works relating to various branches of Japanese history.
2. Translation of Japanese literary works.
3. Publication in foreign languages of works of Japanese literature and art.
4. Publication in foreign languages of a periodical relating to Japanese literature and art.
5. Such steps as may be necessary for the introduction into Japan of the best literature and art of foreign countries.
6. Exchange exhibitions of foreign and Japanese art objects to be arranged between Japan and other countries.
7. Investigation and application of means necessary for the maintenance and improvement of Japanese art.
8. Despatch to foreign countries of qualified persons for the study and investigation of important matters relating to or arising out of the purposes of the Society.
9. Investigation and application of means necessary for the improvement of the customs and ideals of the Japanese people in general.
Art. III. A Standing Committee shall be elected by the members.
Art. IV. The Standing Committee shall have power to appoint or dismiss a Secretary and clerks.
Art. V. Candidates for membership of the Society shall be recommended by the Society.
Art. VI. The expenses of the Society shall be defrayed out of the revenue derived from the contributions of members and of persons interested in the work of the Society, from the sale of publications and from other miscellaneous sources.
Art. VII. Meetings of the Society shall be held as occasion may require.
Art. VIII. The Standing Committee of the Society shall submit to the members once a year an annual report of the revenue and expenditures, accomplishments, and condition of the Society.
Members of the Yamato Society:
Takuma Dan,
Baron Toranosuke Furukawa,
Shigenobu Hirayama, Member of the House of Peers.
Shigezo Imamura,
Junnosuke Inouye,
Yeikichi Kamada,
Baron Hisaya Iwasaki, Partner of the Mitsubishi Goshi Kaisha, Tokyo.
Baron Koyata Iwasaki. Partner of the Mitsubishi Goshi Kaisha, Tokyo.
Chozo Koike, Director of Mr. Kuhara’s Head Office, Tokyo.
Fusanosuke Kuhara, President of the Kuhara Mining Co., Tokyo.
Baron Nobuaki Makino, Member of the House of Peers.
Shigemichi Miyoshi, Member of the Mitsubishi Goshi Kaisha, Tokyo.
Baron Kumakichi Nakashima,
Saizaburo Nishiwaki,
Jokichi Takamine, President of the Takamine Laboratory, New York.
Sanae Takata, Member of the House of Peers.
Seiichi Taki, Professor of Art History, Imperial University, Tokyo.
Marquis Yorimichi Tokugawa, Member of the House of Peers.
Yuzo Tsubouchi, former Professor of the Waseda University, Tokyo.
Kazutoshi Uyeda, Dean of Literary College, Imperial University, Tokyo.
Baron Kenjiro Yamakawa, President of Imperial University, Tokyo.
Members of the Standing Committee:
Shigenobu Hirayama.
Chozo Koike.
Shigemichi Miyoshi.
Sanae Takata.
Seiichi Taki.
Kazutoshi Uyeda.