Membership
Serving the Japan-Washington State relationship since 1923, the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington is one of the oldest non-profits in Washington State dedicated to promoting business, cultural and personal ties between the people of Japan and Washington State. The Society is a cornerstone of the community and has been a resource for individuals, families and businesses alike through its varied program offerings and valuable networking opportunities.
Individual Membership benefits include
- Reduced member rates for Society programs and events
- Invitations to exclusive, members-only events
- Access to our online directory of corporate members
- Connecting to others with an interest in the Japan-America relationship
- Support of the Society’s signature educational program, Japan In the Schools
- Weekly events bulletin with listings of Society and other Japan-related events
- Regular $60
An individual under 65 years of age - Family $75
Includes any number of family members living together - Student $20
Any undergraduate / post graduate student currently enrolled - JETAA $20
Restricted to JET Program alumni for one year only. Offer only applies within one year of returning from JET employment - Japan Young Professionals Group $30
Any person age 30 or younger - Senior $30
Any individual 65 years of age and older - President’s Circle $1,000
Applicant and applicant’s family members entitled to all Board of Directors benefits - Executive Circle $500
Applicant and applicant’s family members entitled to all Board of Directors benefits
Corporate Membership benefits include
- Coverage: Membership benefits extend to all of your employees
- Networking: Meet hundreds of other members at events and find the right people to help grow your business
- Exposure: Listing on our website as a corporate member and in our online directory by industry
- Advertising: Opportunities to showcase your company through sponsorship of our events
- Civic Engagement: Your membership dues support the Society’s signature educational program, Japan In the Schools
- Premier $10,000
Up to 25 Designated Representatives - Benefactor $5,000
Up to 20 Designated Representatives - Patron $2,500
Up to 15 Designated Representatives - Sustaining $1,000
Up to 5 Designated Representatives - Regular $500
Up to 4 Designated Representatives - Associate* $250
1 Designated Representative
*Restricted to businesses with five or fewer employees worldwide
Membership Dues: Dues are for one calendar year. Dues for new corporate members joining after June 30 will be prorated at 50%.
ALL members benefit from Society programming:
- Cultural events
- Social events like picnics and parties
- Business networking events
- Japan Young Professionals Group business & social events
- Distinguished speakers and trade-related seminars
- Educational programs in our local schools
- Find out more about our current programming!
- Check out our photo gallery of past events!
