Assistant Professor Kimiya Kitani, a distinguished member of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) Kyoto University, participated as a representative at the SEASIA 2024 Conference held in Manila in July 2024. His and his team’s presentation was well-received, and his report on the visit has been published on the CSEAS website. Please visit the site to read the full report. Toward the Creation of a Research Data Management System and a Cross-Institutional Platform for Area Studies: Report on Participation in the 5th SEASIA Biennial International Conference and Institutional Visits in the Philippines – CSEAS Newsletter