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.

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Application Form

Please click here for the membership application form.

Regular Individual Membership Category (JPY11,000)

A regular membership is the best way for the general working public to join ASJ. Benefits include the following:

  • 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)
  • Invitations to all ASJ events
  • Complimentary exhibition tickets (when available)
  • Invitations to Annual General Meeting and other special events
  • Unrestricted access to the ASJ online archive

Spouse Membership Category (JPY4,000)

This category is designed for spouses of regular members.

  • Unlimited attendance for self and one accompanied guest at all lectures
  • 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.
  • Unrestricted access to the ASJ online archive

Student Membership Category (JPY3,000)

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
  • Invitations to all ASJ events
  • Discount on current Transactions and back issues.
  • Complimentary exhibition tickets (when available)
  • Invitations to Annual General Meeting and other special events
  • Unrestricted access to the ASJ online archive

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:

  • 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.
  • 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.

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 JPY16,000 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.