Become a Member

Membership in The Japan America Society of Chicago is open to all individuals, corporations, and organizations interested in US – Japan relations. While most events are open to the general public, members of the Japan America Society of Chicago receive additional benefits listed below as well as discounts at Otani and Imperial Hotels in Japan.

Corporate | Individual

Corporate Membership Benefits

Corporate Membership Application [PDF] | Corporate Membership Levels [PDF]

Corporate Platinum Member $10,000
Basic corporate benefits plus:

  • Unlimited number of employee representatives
  • Complimentary admission to select programs
  • Opportunity to host/sponsor customized program
  • Link on JASC website
  • Invitations to exclusive events
  • One-on-one opportunities to meet select speakers/leaders
Corporate Gold Member $5,000
Basic corporate benefits plus:

  • Unlimited number of employee representatives
  • Complimentary admission to select programs
  • Link on JASC website
  • Invitations to exclusive events
Corporate Silver Member $2,000
Basic corporate benefits plus:

  • 7 employee representatives
  • Link on JASC website
  • Invitations to exclusive events
Corporate Bronze Member $700
Basic corporate benefits plus:

  • 2 employee representatives
  • Link on JASC website
Corporate Member $450
Basic corporate benefits plus:

  • 1 employee representative
  • Basic link on JASC website
Corporate Supporter $300
(Available only to non-resident companies and companies with Chicago offices of less than 5 total staff) Basic corporate benefits plus:

  • 1 employee representative
  • Link on JASC website
Basic Corporate Benefits
  • Opportunities to meet distinguished scholars, industry leaders, artists, etc.
    involved in US-Japan and cross-cultural relations
  • Invitations to exclusive events such as the Annual Meeting and Gala
  • Member rates for programs, seminars, exhibits and lectures
  • Member rate for language classes
  • E-mail announcements of programs

Individual Membership Benefits

Individual Membership Application [PDF]

JASC Circle Member $1,500
Basic membership benefits plus:

  • Three individual ($100) gift memberships for guests of your choice
  • Free admission to select programs
  • Invitations to exclusive events
  • Priority seating at select events
  • One-on-one opportunity to meet selected speakers/leaders
  • 1 additional ticket to events at Member price
Gold Individual Member $1,000
Basic membership benefits plus:

  • Two individual ($100) gift memberships for guests of your choice
  • Free admission to select programs
  • Invitations to exclusive events
  • Reserved seating at select events
  • 1 additional ticket to events at Member price
Silver Individual Member $500
Basic membership benefits plus:

  • One individual ($100 gift membership for a person of your choice)
  • Invitations to exclusive events
  • Reserved seating at select events
  • 1 additional ticket to events at Member price
Bronze Individual Member $250
Basic membership benefits plus:

  • Invitations to exclusive events
  • Reserved seating at select events
  • 1 additional ticket to events at Member price
Individual Member (2 Years) $140
Basic membership benefits plus:

  • 1 additional ticket to events at Member price
  • 2 year membership
Individual Member $80
Basic membership benefits plus:

  • 1 additional ticket to events at Member price
Young Professionals Committee (YPC) Member $50
(Available to non-student members under the age of 30) Basic membership benefits plus:

  • Special programs tailored to YPC members
Student and Non-Resident Member $25
Basic membership benefits
Basic membership benefits
  • Opportunities to meet distinguished scholars, industry leaders, artists, etc. involved
    in US-Japan and cross-cultural relations.
  • Invitations to exclusive events such as the Annual Meeting and Gala.
  • Member rates for programs, seminars, exhibits and lectures.
  • Member rate for language classes.
  • E-mail announcements of programs.