Membership System

The activities of the International House are supported by individual and corporate members. House membership is open to persons and corporations on approval by the Membership Committee. Please go to the page "Applications" for further processing and please read our bylaws and privacy policy prior to applying for membership. Please contact the Membership Department for a corporate membership application form.

		Initial donation	Annual dues	Special conditions
Individual members	Living in Japan	400,000 yen or 200,000 yen (45 years old or less, can select 100,000 yen) by choice*	30,000 yen	Needs to be seconded by two members
	Living outside Japan	300,000 yen or 100,000 yen (45 years old or less, can select 50,000 yen) by choice*	15,000 yen
	Life members	1,000,000 yen (up front, incl. 400,000 yen as initial donation)
Term members		50,000 yen	60,000 yen (for 2 years)	Seconded by two members. Transferable to Individual Membership
Corporate members		———	180,000 yen	Voluntary donation of 200,000 yen
Program members		10,000 yen	10,000 yen	Recommendation of a member or the acadmic advisor of the home institution needed
Library members		———	6,000 yen

*There will be no difference in a member's privileges and rights regardless of the amount chosen

Individual Members

Individuals of standing in scholarship, the arts, or other fields, who desire to contribute to or to cooperate in the activities of the House.

Term Members

Term Membership will be useful for foreign expatriates stationed in Japan for a few years or persons who wish to try out House membership.

Corporate Members

Corporations endorsing the aims and activities of the House may become Corporate Members.

Program Members

Undergraduate and graduate students of universities in Japan, as well as international students and scholars who are staying temporarily in Japan, under 30 years old in principle, with the exception of graduate students, who use the House library and also participate in various programs organized by the House.

Library Members

Graduate students, researchers and individuals who use the House library for the purpose of research.

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