Qualifications
Anyone who has completed the prescribed procedure can become a member of the LSJ.
Member benefits
Copies of the journal Gengo Kenkyu
Members of the LSJ will receive a copy of Gengo Kenkyu, the journal of the Society, published twice a year, usually at the end of July and January. No extra charge is required for overseas shipment.
Submission of articles to Gengo Kenkyu
Members are eligible to submit their papers to Gengo Kenkyu.
Paper presentations at conferences
Members are eligible to present their papers in meetings.
Note: Restriction on regular and student members living outside Japan
Members located outside Japan are not eligible to vote to elect or to be elected to administrative positions in general membership elections which are held every three years. Please see the relevant parts of the LSJ Constitution.
Procedures for joining the LSJ
1. Apply
Please click here (Online System for Membership Information Management (clara)) to send your membership information. If you are applying for admission as a student, please upload a valid student ID or proof of enrollment (PDF or .jpg).
You may download and fill the form (available here) and mail the form to the LSJ Office.
2. Pay annual dues
After receiving an e-mail titled “LSJ: Membership fee payment” you can pay the membership fee by credit card.
Payment of membership dues
Annual dues
In accordance with the Japanese academic calendar year, the annual membership dues of the LSJ will cover twelve months from the 1st of April to the 31st of March in the following year.
Annual membership dues are as follows.
- Student members：JPY4,000
- Regular members: JPY7,000
- Sustaining members: JPY10,000
- Supporting members: JPY10,000
Payment methods
The payment method is described in the “LSJ: Membership fee payment” email you will receive after application. Please make payment by postal transfer, bank transfer, or credit card.
Overseas members should pay by credit card.
Receipts
You can download receipts from Online System for Membership Information Management (clara).