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Thanks for your interest in becoming a member of OUJS. By becoming a member, you will:

  • get discounted or free entry to all of our events
  • get priority on ticketed events
  • be able to take advantage of our weekly free Japanese language classes
  • be subscribed to our members mailing list, containing exclusive society and Japan-related news and information
  • be able to take advantage of our special member discounts at restaurants and stores in Oxford
  • and of course most importantly - get a shiny new OUJS membership card, and support us in our goal of bringing a deeper understanding of Japan and Japanese culture to Oxford!

To join, membership fees are as follows as of October 2008:

  • University Members: £10 (1 year) OR £15 (life)
  • Non-University Members: £12 (1 year) OR £17 (life)

The easiest way to become a member is to just turn up at a Japan society event and pay for your membership there. However, alternatively you can send a cheque for for the appropriate amount made payable to "Oxford University Japan Society" to OUJS Membership Secretary, Helen Rushton, Exeter College, Oxford OX1 3DP, with a completed application form. We will then make sure that you are subscribed to the members mailing list and send you details of our events on a regular basis. The membership form can be downloaded here.

Please note that in general, payments can only be processed during term time.

Membership Enquiries

If you have any other queries relating to membership (for example, if you are already a member but have not yet received your membership card or think you are not subscribed to the members' mailing list) please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .