Corporate Membership

Japan Society Corporate Membership offers the business community uncommon access to the issues and individuals defining U.S.-Japan relations through a variety of benefits, including networking, an extensive array of programs and seminars, cultural experiences, and the opportunity to rent Japan Society facilities for meetings and receptions.

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Summary chart of Membership Benefits (PDF)

Levels and Benefits

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE ($50,000 and above)

• 50 Executive Courtesy Cards*
• 200 complimentary Gallery passes
• Inclusion of up to 100 employees on the corporate fax and mailing list (includes program registration forms, corporate calendars, and general calendars)
• Free admission to corporate breakfasts, luncheons and conferences for 50 employees per event. Additional employees pay a reduced admission
• Opportunity to host an introductory party for new CEO/Chairman to Japan Society corporate members
• Chance to meet with Japan Society to discuss options for customized benefits
• Private guided tour of Gallery exhibitions for up to 30 guests
• Opportunity to attend invitation-only receptions, luncheons, and dinners with top government officials and senior executives from the U.S. and Japan
• Free admission to the gallery for all employees and 1 guest
• Opportunity to host 2 events (dinners and/or meetings & cocktail receptions) in Auditorium, Murase room and the foyer (Facility fee is waived. Hard costs are assumed by the host)
• Reduced tuition for language classes for employees and spouses
• Subscription to bi-monthly Calendar of Events and Corporate Calendar, and the Performing Arts Season Calendar
• Reduced admission to Performing Arts, Film and Lecture programs (Subject to availability)
• Invitations to Gallery openings
• Discounts on publications and exhibition catalogues
• Use of the C.V. Starr library, with its extensive collection of English-language books and periodicals on Japan
• Recognition in the Japan Society Annual Report

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE ($25,000- $49,999)

• 25 Executive Courtesy Cards*
• 100 complimentary Gallery passes
• Inclusion of up to 50 employees on the corporate fax and mailing list (includes program registration forms, corporate calendars, and general calendars)
• Free admission to corporate breakfasts, luncheons and conferences for 25 employees per event. Additional employees pay a reduced admission
• Opportunity to host a private party with tour of the current Gallery exhibition for up to 30 people
• Private guided tour of Gallery exhibitions for up to 30 guests
• Opportunity to attend invitation-only receptions, luncheons, and dinners with top government officials and senior executives from the U.S. and Japan
• Free admission to the gallery for all employees and 1 guest
• Opportunity to host 1 dinner or meeting & cocktail reception in Auditorium, Murase room and the foyer (Facility fee is waived. Hard costs are assumed by the host)
• Reduced tuition for language classes for employees and spouses
• Subscription to bi-monthly Calendar of Events and Corporate Calendar, and the Performing Arts Season Calendar
• Reduced admission to Performing Arts, Film and Lecture programs (Subject to availability)
• Invitations to Gallery openings
• Discounts on publications and exhibition catalogues
• Use of the C.V. Starr library, with its extensive collection of English-language books and periodicals on Japan
• Recognition in the Japan Society Annual Report

EXECUTIVE CIRCLE ($15,000- $24,999)

• 15 Executive Courtesy Cards*
• 60 complimentary Gallery passes
• Inclusion of up to 30 employees on the corporate fax and mailing list (includes program registration forms, corporate calendars, and general calendars)
• Free admission to corporate breakfasts, luncheons and conferences for 15 employees per event. Additional employees pay a reduced admission
• Private guided tour of Gallery exhibitions for up to 30 guests
• Opportunity to attend invitation-only receptions, luncheons, and dinners with top government officials and senior executives from the U.S. and Japan
• Free admission to the gallery for all employees and 1 guest
• Opportunity to host 1 dinner or meeting & cocktail reception in Auditorium, Murase room and the foyer (Facility fee and hard costs are assumed by the host)
• Reduced tuition for language classes for employees and spouses
• Subscription to bi-monthly Calendar of Events and Corporate Calendar, and the Performing Arts Season Calendar
• Reduced admission to Performing Arts, Film and Lecture programs (Subject to availability)
• Invitations to Gallery openings
• Discounts on publications and exhibition catalogues
• Use of the C.V. Starr library, with its extensive collection of English-language books and periodicals on Japan
• Recognition in the Japan Society Annual Report

CORPORATE BENEFACTOR ($10,000- $14,999)

• 10 Executive Courtesy Cards*
• 40 complimentary Gallery passes
• Inclusion of up to 20 employees on the corporate fax and mailing list (includes program registration forms, corporate calendars, and general calendars)
• Free admission to corporate breakfasts, luncheons and conferences for 10 employees per event. Additional employees pay a reduced admission
• Opportunity to attend invitation-only receptions, luncheons, and dinners with top government officials and senior executives from the U.S. and Japan
• Free admission to the gallery for all employees and 1 guest
• Opportunity to host 1 meeting & cocktail reception in Auditorium, Murase room and the foyer (Facility fee and hard costs are assumed by the host)
• Reduced tuition for language classes for employees and spouses
• Subscription to bi-monthly Calendar of Events and Corporate Calendar, and the Performing Arts Season Calendar
• Reduced admission to Performing Arts, Film and Lecture programs (Subject to availability)
• Invitations to Gallery openings
• Discounts on publications and exhibition catalogues
• Use of the C.V. Starr library, with its extensive collection of English-language books and periodicals on Japan
• Recognition in the Japan Society Annual Report

CORPORATE PATRON ($5,000- $9,999)

• 5 Executive Courtesy Cards*
• 30 complimentary Gallery passes
• Inclusion of up to 15 employees on the corporate fax and mailing list (includes program registration forms, corporate calendars, and general calendars)
• Free admission to corporate breakfasts, luncheons and conferences for 5 employees per event. Additional employees pay a reduced admission
• Opportunity to host 1 meeting & cocktail reception in Murase room and the foyer (Facility fee and hard costs are assumed by the host)
• Reduced tuition for language classes for employees and spouses
• Subscription to bi-monthly Calendar of Events and Corporate Calendar, and the Performing Arts Season Calendar
• Reduced admission to Performing Arts, Film and Lecture programs (Subject to availability)
• Invitations to Gallery openings
• Discounts on publications and exhibition catalogues
• Use of the C.V. Starr library, with its extensive collection of English-language books and periodicals on Japan
• Recognition in the Japan Society Annual Report

CORPORATE DONOR ($2,500- $4,999)

• 2 Executive Courtesy Cards*
• 20 complimentary Gallery passes
• Inclusion of up to 10 employees on the corporate fax and mailing list (includes program registration forms, corporate calendars, and general calendars)
• Subscription to bi-monthly Calendar of Events and Corporate Calendar, and the Performing Arts Season Calendar
• Free admission to corporate breakfasts, luncheons and conferences for 2 employees per event. Additional employees pay a reduced admission
• Reduced admission to Performing Arts, Film and Lecture programs (Subject to availability)
• Invitations to Gallery openings
• Discounts on publications and exhibition catalogues
• Use of the C.V. Starr library, with its extensive collection of English-language books and periodicals on Japan
• Recognition in the Japan Society Annual Report

*EXECUTIVE COURTESY CARD BENEFITS
Benefits of Individual Membership at $150, including:

• One Individual Membership card
• Subscription to bimonthly Japan Society Calendar of Events
• Free admission to all Japan Society Gallery exhibitions with two guests
• Invitations to members’ viewing of all Gallery exhibitions
• Ten percent discount at the Japan Society Shop
• Invitations to special members-only programs
• Discounted admission to Performing Arts, Film and Lecture events
• Free use of the C.V. Starr Library
• Complimentary tickets to designated events
• Discounts on classes at the Toyota Language Center
• Invitations to special events

For more information, please contact the Corporate Membership Office at (212) 715-1250, or corp-membership@japansociety.org.

Japan Society is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization described in Section 501 ©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to Japan Society are deductible to the extent allowed by law. Certain goods and services provided in exchange for a donation may reduce the amount of a donor's charitable deduction. If you wish to make a donation but receive no benefits in return, please contact Japan Society.