Applications

The procedures
1. Individual members and Term members
The application should have recommendations from two current House Members. Please read our bylaws and privacy policy and submit your application either way of the following. Processing of your admission will be conducted under the guidance of the Membership Committee and you will be informed of your acceptance together with billing of the initial donation and annual dues. Upon payment, your membership card shall be promptly delivered to you at your mailing address designated in the application form.
How to apply:
(1) using the online form
(2) by sending the signed form by e-mail to member(at)i-house.or.jp (please replace (at) with @)
An application form, membership bylaws, and other related information can be sent to you by postal mail upon request by postal mail, telephone, facsimile or e-mail.
2. Corporate members
Please contact the Membership Department for an application form and further details.
3. Library members and Program members
The application should have the recommendation of a member or the academic advisor of the home institution. Please contact the Library for a form and further processing details.
Initial donations, annual dues and privileges
Please see the Membership System page
Payment and Bank accounts
Please pay the membership fees and dues in cash, through postal transfer or bank remittance.
Bank account (Name of Account: Kokusai Bunka Kaikan) | |||
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Mizuho Bank (for Corporation) | Roppongi Branch | Ordinary Account | #2168945 |
Mizuho Bank (for Individuals) | Roppongi Branch | Ordinary Account | #2168864 |
MUFG Bank | Roppongi Branch | Ordinary Account | #0003446 |
BOTKJPJT(Swift code) | |||
Sumitomo-Mitsui Bank | Roppongi Branch | Ordinary Account | #0920334 |
Resona Bank | Azabu Branch | Ordinary Account | #0550760 |
Postal Transfer (Name of Account: Kokusai Bunka Kaikan) (only from financial institutions in Japan) |
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Tokyo #00130-8-68596 |
Please add JPY4,000 to cover banking charges claimed by our bank. (Please arrange the banking commission “SHA (Share).” )
Payment by Automatic Bank Transfer
The annual membership dues and facilities charges can be paid by automatic transfer. The transfer system can save applying each time for payment and it doesn't cost any commission fees at all. Please contact the following address if you would like to receive an application form for the automatic transfer of funds.
- One or two months is required after doing the entrance paperwork until the first transaction can be done.
- Your membership dues from next year will be withdrawn on the 26th (or the next business day if the 26th is a bank holiday) of the month of expiration. Facility charges from next month will be withdrawn on the 26th of the following month. Please arrange for sufficient funds to be in your account by the day before.
* Only available in Japan.
* Members only.
If you have any questions, please contact the Membership Department.
Contact
[For Individual Members, Term Members, and Corporate Members]
Membership Department
International House of Japan
Tel: 03-3470-9115 (Mon.-Fri. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Fax:03-3470-3170
[For Program Members and Library Members]
The Library
International House of Japan
Tel: 03-3470-3213 (Mon.-Sat. 9:00 am - 6:00 pm)
Fax:03-3475-0424