Become a Member

Membership

 

Why Join The Japan Society

In joining The Japan Society you will be part of a community of like-minded individual and corporate members

Your membership supports the Society in its mission to promote understanding and friendship between Japan and the UK through a rich programme of activity in business, arts & culture, lifestyle and education.

Membership Options

Individual Membership

For individuals passionate about Japan

Includes:

  • Access to member-only events
  • Priority booking for programmes
  • Invitations to networking opportunities
Cost £50

Business Membership

For organisations and businesses

Includes:

  • Access for multiple employees
  • Corporate visibility and branding opportunities
  • Invitations to exclusive business events
Cost £1110

Charity & Institutional Membership

For non-profits and institutions

Includes:

  • Access for staff and affiliates
  • Opportunities for collaboration and partnerships
  • Participation in educational and cultural programmes

The Society relies on its members to help us continue providing events and activities that educate and inform audiences of all ages. To find out more about our impact, read our annual reports.

Membership is open to all irrespective of age, nationality and background.

Member Benefits

All membership packages include:

Activities

Access to over 100 business, academic and cultural events, many with free or discounted entry for members, and priority booking options.

Members-only exhibition/private views, The Japan Society Annual Dinner, Christmas Party and the Annual Address by the British Ambassador to Japan.

Participation in our Monthly Book Club, Film Club, and Japanese Conversation Group.

Ability to network with individual and corporate members with an active interest in UK-Japan relations.

Opportunities

Influence the future direction of the Society by voting at our Annual General Meeting.

Volunteer at The Japan Society public-facing events such as the annual Japan Matsuri and Tanabata Festival.

Benefit from our reciprocal membership agreement with The Japan-British Society.

Publications

One free copy per year of a selection of The Japan Society’s publications, with discounts on other titles, and exclusive access to our E-Library, including the acclaimed Biographical Portraits series.

Subscription to our magazine The Japan Society Review (4 per year) and a copy of our annual publication Proceedings.

Paying it Forward

Support of our educational outreach activities across schools in the UK, promoting an understanding of Japanese language and culture  amongst the next generation.

Support of our small grants programme for grass-root projects aimed at raising awareness of Japanese society and culture throughout the UK.

Note: The Japan Society reserves the right to revoke any Membership, including Life Memberships, without refund at any time if a member engages in inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour towards staff, fellow members, or the public.

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