As many of you know, we are planning to meet again this Thursday afternoon (4-6 PM, LA time) for a conversation on Part 3 of Haneda/Oka, A Maritime History of East Asia. I am pleased to announce too that Dr, Travis Seifman will join us--as you know, Travis is particularly interested in Ryukyu relations with Japan in the Tokugawa age. David Eason, a specialist on the Sengoku age, will be on hand as well.

I am happy to announce too that Prof. Peter Shapinsky will join us on Thursday 7/15 4-6 PM LA time, to tell us about his involvement and thoughts on the Haneda/Oka book, and perhaps more broadly on maritime history.

Also, please reserve Friday evening July 30, 5-7 PM LA time, for a meeting with Prof. Mihoko Oka, who has graciously accepted our offer to meet with us for a conversation about the book.