Becoming a USJC member means joining a network of visionary leaders committed to strengthening the U.S.-Japan relations. Members had exclusive access to a wide range of gatherings, including high-level conferences, leadership development programs, networking receptions, and community-focused events fostering collaboration in sectors including business, policy, education, and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
USJC members enjoy access to members-only events<\/a>, participation in member-led Affinity Groups<\/a> that connect individuals around shared interests and experiences, and discounted rates for the USJC Annual Conference<\/a> and select hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n Affinity Groups<\/p>\n\t\t\t Members are invited to participate in our Affinity Groups, which offer networking opportunities centered around an industry or other theme. Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n USJC Annual Conference<\/p>\n\t\t\t USJC members can sign up for discounted rates for the Annual Conference. For more information, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n Hotel Discounts<\/p>\n\t\t\t Members enjoy discounted rates at selected hotels in Japan. Membership is by invitation and nomination only<\/em><\/strong>. Good standing USJC members, known as, Council Leaders or Associates may nominate an individual for membership. Once you identified a potential nominator and references (you can list up to three references and references needs to be someone different from nominator), please ask your nominator to submit the official nomination form on your behalf.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council Leaders are leaders who actively contribute to shaping U.S.-Japan relations through the work of the Council. Associates are young professionals ages 18 to 39 engaged in the Council\u2019s work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1) Identify a potential member and provide information to him or her about the Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2) Fill out the nomination form\u00a0. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 3) Once the nomination is processed, an official invitation will be sent to the nominee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a member interested in submitting a nomination, please fill out the online form below.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
Tokyu Hotels<\/strong>
-Cerulean Tower Tokyu
-Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu
-Shibuya Stream
Imperial Hotel Tokyo
New Otani Tokyo<\/strong>
If you are a current member, please reach out to membership@usjapancouncil.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nHow to Become a Member<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Who are Council Leaders and Associates?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Process<\/h3>\n\n\n