I am very pleased to invite you to participate in the 20th General Congress of the International Academy of Comparative Law to be held in Fukuoka, Japan between July 22-28, 2018. The event is being organized by the International Academy of Comparative Law, and it will be the first time that the General Congress has been held in Asia. We are delighted that the city of Fukuoka has been selected to have the unique opportunity of hosting such a large and prestigious event, and I very much look forward to welcoming you here in July 2018.