Cover Picture: (Chem. Asian J. 2/2011)

Professor Eiichi Nakamura celebrates his 60th (Kan Reki) birthday this month. Professor Nakamura has had a far‐reaching influence in multiple areas of chemistry through his outstanding contributions and is highly respected the world over. He was also extremely active in the founding of Chemistry—An Asian Journal , first serving on our Editorial Board and currently on our International Advisory Board. His enthusiasm and hard work were instrumental in the journal's success, and he has continued to set a high standard with his own publications in the journal. As a part of his birthday celebration, and as a tribute to Professor Nakamura's illustrious career, this special issue is in honor of this occasion. Cover picture courtesy of Mr. Shuzaburo Shibi, photographer: Mr. Masakatsu Shibata.