From its genesis as an informal network in 1982, AJBS was officially organized and held its first conference at Wharton Business School in January 1987. AJBS continues to hold annual conferences at venues throughout the world, providing an opportunity for discussion of current developments and research on a wide range of business, public policy and teaching issues related to Japan. Papers for AJBS conference presentation are peer reviewed and selected papers are published in the journal, Asian Business & Management (ABM).

AJBS welcomes persons of all disciplinary backgrounds who have an interest in Japanese business issues.