三杉隆敏是日本学界最早提出“海上丝绸之路”概念的学者，对海上丝绸之路进行了创造性的研究，揭示了海上丝绸之路的作用、功能与意义。以三杉隆敏为代表的日本学界积极参与海上丝绸之路的探讨，更多是出于从历史遗产中寻求社会进步的力量，从对外引进中促进社会发展。日本学界不仅推出了大量有价值的论著，也贡献了研究的理论与方法，构建起了自成一体、缜密庞大的海上丝绸之路知识体系。海上丝绸之路是从社会大众的实际生活需要中产生的，日本学界对海上丝绸之路的研究出于其对东西方交流的重视和文化自觉。总结以三杉隆敏为代表的日本学界对海上丝绸之路的研究成果与经验，不仅是当前学术发展、学科与话语体系建设的需要，也是国家文化建设的自觉行为。
Misugi Takatoshi was the earliest scholar in the Japanese academic community to propose the concept of the “Maritime Silk Road”. He conducted creative research on the Maritime Silk Road and revealed its role，function，and significance. The Japanese academic community，represented by Misugi Takatoshi，actively participated in the exploration of the Maritime Silk Road，more out of seeking the power of social progress from historical heritage and promoting social development through external introduction. The Japanese academic community has not only produced a large number of valuable works，but also contributed to the theory and methods of research，constructing a comprehensive and meticulous knowledge system of the Maritime Silk Road. The Maritime Silk Road emerged from the practical needs of the general public，and the research on the Maritime Silk Road in the Japanese academic community stems from its emphasis on East West exchanges and cultural consciousness. Summarizing the research achievements and experiences of the Japanese academic community，represented by Misugi Takatoshi，on the Maritime Silk Road is not only necessary for current academic development，discipline and discourse system construction，but also a conscious act of national cultural construction.
