Taiwan Journal of East Asian Studies (TJEAS) is a biannual academic journal and has published regularly since June, 2004. This journal is based on Humanities and Social Sciences as the context of the researches. It aims to establish a base for dialogues between East Asian civilizations and other civilizations that allows for a better understanding of the core values of East Asian civilizations. This biannual publication is open to the public, and papers from diverse fields and specializations are welcomed.