Membership Information

Regular Member

Membership in AATJ (American Association of Teachers of Japanese) is on a calendar-year basis  (from January 1 to December 31 each year).

Membership Benefits

  • AATJ Newsletter (four issues annually) and monthly email bulletins;
  • attend at member rates, and propose presentations for, two annual conferences;
  • participate in professional development opportunities;
  • nominate outstanding students for membership in the Japanese National Honor Society;
  • become a member of a regional or state Japanese language educators’ association concurrent with your national AATJ membership;
  • offer participation to your students in AATJ-sponsored contests, exams, and other activities;
  • participate in Special Interest Groups on professional development, heritage language education, assessment, study abroad, and other topics;
  • benefit from AATJ’s efforts to advocate for the study of Japanese and other languages.

Get involved with AATJ!

AATJ’s activities and events thrive thanks to the dedication of our Directors, Co-directors, and many enthusiastic volunteers. Becoming involved in AATJ is not only rewarding, but it also provides outstanding opportunities for professional growth. There are countless ways for members to participate in AATJ’s programs and events. Please let us know your areas of interest by selecting one or more options below. We’re excited to collaborate with you and look forward to your contributions!
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Student Member

Student Members receive the same benefits of membership as Regular Members, but at a reduced student price. 

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Corporate Member

The American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ) is proud to announce the introduction of Corporate Memberships. AATJ works hand-in-hand with educators, institutions, and communities to strengthen the teaching and learning of Japanese. Now, we are inviting our corporate partners to formally join us in this mission and to share in the benefits of AATJ membership.

Benefits for Corporate Members:

  • Recognition: recognition on AATJ’s website, newsletters, and event materials;
  • Networking: invitations to AATJ conferences and events;
  • Engagement: opportunities to engage with promoting Japanese language education;
  • Access: Member Portal on the AATJ website (anticipated January 1, 2026); and
  • Legacy: contribute to the sustainability and growth of Japanese language education.

By becoming a Corporate Member, your organization joins AATJ’s efforts to empower educators, inspire students, and strengthen the future of Japanese language education. 

 Join as Corporate Member