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Membership
Few
organizations offer the value that Society membership does. Over 70% of our
members rate the Society as providing 'good' or 'outstanding' value. The
Society has several membership categories designed to meet the various needs of
our diverse membership. Note: JPY = Japanese Yen.
Questions? Prefer to speak to someone?
Please
feel free to contact
the Society's Office.
Application Form
Please click here for the
membership
application form.
Regular Individual Membership Category (JPY10,000)
A regular membership is the best way for the general working public to join ASJ.
Benefits include the following:
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Voting rights
- Unlimited attendance for self and one accompanied guest at all lectures
- One copy of the Transactions
- ASJ Bulletin
(choice of print or electronic)
- Ten
'Unaccompanied Guest' passes to lectures
- Library privileges
- Invitations to all ASJ events
- Member directory
- Complimentary exhibition tickets (when available)
- Invitations to Annual General Meeting and other special events
Spouse
Membership & Senior Citizen Membership Categories (JPY3,000)
This category is designed for spouses of regular
members.
Senior Citizens have the right to opt for this category, which does not
include the Transactions. Seniors are also entitled to voting rights
and ten 'Unaccompanied Guest' passes to lectures:
- Unlimited attendance for self and one accompanied guest at all lectures
- Library privileges
- Invitations to all ASJ events
- Complimentary exhibition tickets (when available)
- Discount on current Transactions and back issues.
- Invitations to Annual General Meeting and other special events.
Student Membership Category
(JPY2,000)
There is no maximum age restriction for this category, but
student applicants must show proof of registration at a higher educational
institution (e.g., university or college) or high school:
- Voting rights
- Eligibility to submit student paper
- Unlimited attendance for self and one accompanied guest at all lectures
- Five 'Unaccompanied Guest' passes to lectures
- Library privileges
- Invitations to all ASJ events
- Discount on current Transactions and back issues.
- Member directory
- Complimentary exhibition tickets (when available)
- Invitations to Annual General Meeting and other special events
Corporate
Membership Category
Participation
in Society activities is an excellent platform for building more meaningful and
enduring business relationships through shared interests. Corporate memberships
can also be used as part of your incentive program to reward outstanding
employees who have made noteworthy contributions to your firm:
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Complimentary
regular memberships for the head of the company as well as the executive who is
applying on behalf of the company for corporate membership.
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Unlimited
Regular Memberships for employees at 90% of the regular rate (minimum 3).
Other
Membership Categories
Institutional
memberships
are
available for libraries and universities for JPY20,000.
Member
Emeritus.
In
honour of long-tem loyalty and contributions to the Society, complimentary
memberships are bestowed to those over 80 and who have been members for at least
ten years.
Gift
Membership makes
a splendid gift for anyone with a serious interest in Japan. Moreover, active
members may bestow membership upon a friend or colleague at 10% off any of the membership
rates.
Life
Membership. Regular
membership for life can be purchased for JPY150,000.
Sustaining
Membership. The Society
depends on the generosity of its members for much of its funding. Those
contributing JPY15,000 or more a year are Sustaining Members and are recognizes
as such in the Transactions.
Unemployed/Hardship
Membership. The
Society is committed to ensuring that all have access to its activities. If you
are keen on joining The Society, but believe that the membership fees would
impose a hardship, please contact The Society's Office.
Corporate
Sponsorship/Advertising
Corporate
sponsorship and advertising in cooperation with The Society offers a rare
opportunity to promote your business among a special demographic.
Only firms that have a mutually beneficial strategic fit with the
Society and have a demonstrated record of excellence as corporate citizens will be
considered. Please contact the Society for further details.
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