Membership

The Japanese Culture Institute is a non-profit organization created for the study and experience of Japanese culture. While membership is not mandatory to participate in classes, seminars and workshops offered by the Institute members will receive special discounts and benefits.

Membership in the Japanese Culture Institute is open to all individuals, corporations, and other organizations interested in Japan and Japanese culture. Membership offers valuable opportunities for interaction on many levels—to make new business contacts, to meet new friends, to practice language skills, and to understand cultural differences.

The Japanese Culture Institute is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Memberships and gifts are tax deductible. Certain benefits, such as complimentary admission tickets or discounted rental fees, may reduce the tax-deductible amount—please consult your accountant.

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Annual Membership Fees (not including Martial Arts activities)

Individuals

Individual Member 

$30/year for adults or $50/year for families (up to 3 people)

• Receive membership benefits-discounted registration rates for classes, seminars and workshops (martial arts activities not included)

Supporting Member  $250/year

• Membership benefits for 5 people

• Recognition on our website

Benefactor  $500/year

• Membership benefits for 5 people

• Recognition on our website

• Japanese Culture Institute t-shirt

Businesses and Other Organizations

Please contact us if your company is interested in supporting the Japanese Culture Institute.

 

Martial Arts Annual Membership Fees

• $40 for adults

• $15 for children

• no family memberships apply

Membership dues are renewable annually in the month of original payment. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowable by law.