This paper briefly introduces the general situation of Tokyo 1985 International Tribology Conference. The coafernce covered following treatises: Surface characterization and contact problems. Tribology of metals and fundmental problems. Tribology of nonmetals lubricants and additives. Boundary lubrication. Gas labrication. Solid labrication. Tribology of machine elements. Tribology in industries. Finally these treatises have been reviewed briefly.