Admission Procedures A reference from a Councilor or an honorary member is required for applicants who reside in Japan. In cases of foreign applicants from abroad, please send English application form to the executive office along with a CV, selected publication list and a brief summary of the research activity. No reference from a Councilor or an honorary member is required. You become a member officially when the association has received both your application and payment of the annual membership fee, 10,000 yen .