Why not join Fuji Junior Chamber?
☑ I moved to Fuji City from another prefecture or city and don't know many people my own age.
☑ I want to sharpen my business skills through hands-on experience, not classroom learning.
☑ I want to energize my hometown but don't know where to start.
☑ I want to build irreplaceable friendships outside of work.
☑ I want to connect with people from other cities, prefectures, and countries.
☑ I want to broaden my horizons by getting to know people from different industries.
Fuji Junior Chamber may have the answers you are looking for.
What you can gain at Fuji Junior Chamber
【Organizational Management】
In the Junior Chamber, roles and areas of responsibility change every year.
By experiencing various positions, you can accumulate practical experience that will benefit your career and personal life.
Sometimes a leader in your main job will find themselves in a supporting role, and someone with no leadership experience in their career will take on a leadership role and guide many members.
Position requirements are not determined by age, gender, company size, or experience.
【Leadership】
By working under a leader among a diverse group of members, or by taking on a leadership role yourself, you will learn what leadership truly means.
Even within the single concept of "leader," there are many types — using jogging as a metaphor: the type that races ahead, the type that encourages others as they run, the type that quietly brings up the rear, and more.
You will be able to observe many types of leaders and explore what kind of leader best suits you.
【Broader Perspective as a Business Professional】
Working toward a common goal alongside members from various industries, roles, and backgrounds of the same generation, you will encounter ways of thinking different from your own.
Are you stuck in assumptions hardened by preconceptions?
What is taken for granted in your industry may be completely foreign — or incredibly impressive — to people in other industries.
Innovation is born from the fusion of these different perspectives!
【Expanding Your Network】
Fuji Junior Chamber has more than 500 alumni (excluding those who have passed away).
You may be surprised to find that a client's president or someone you admire is one of them.
Furthermore, the Junior Chamber exists throughout Japan.
With our lateral connections, if you seek out opportunities, you can build friendships all across the country!
【Project Planning】
All projects at the Junior Chamber are built by grasping the essence of issues and considering the needs of society.
No matter how good you think an idea is, it cannot move forward unless all members are on board.
To achieve that, you must employ a range of abilities — objectivity, foresight, precision in materials, presentation skills, and more — in planning your projects.
The skills you develop there will undoubtedly serve you for a lifetime.
Many fellow members are eagerly awaiting your arrival!
Membership Eligibility
Young men and women between the ages of 20 and 40
Residing or working in Fuji City, or working in the vicinity of Fuji City
Membership Fees
Entrance fee: 30,000 yen
Annual membership fee: 120,000 yen
※ The entrance fee is required only at the time of joining.
※ The annual membership fee is charged every year.
✉ Contact Us Here
Please feel free to reach out.
All members of Fuji Junior Chamber will respond to your inquiry with care!
Fuji Junior Chamber Introduction Leaflet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who can join?
Anyone aged 20 to 40 who lives or works in Fuji City, or works in the surrounding area, is welcome to join. Gender, company size, and experience do not matter.
Q. How much are the membership fees?
An enrollment fee of 30,000 yen (one time only) and an annual fee of 120,000 yen. The annual fee covers the cost of each year’s activities.
Q. What kind of activities do you do?
Centered on community- and people-building, we carry out local projects and meetings, and international exchange with Gangseo JC in Korea. See “Events” and “Activity Reports” for details.
Q. Can I balance it with work and family?
Many members stay active while running their own businesses. We value participation to the extent each person can manage, so please feel free to consult us first.
Q. What is the process to join?
Please contact us first. After observing a meeting or project and receiving an explanation, you can proceed with the enrollment process.
Q. What are the benefits of joining?
Connections with business owners and local peers, growth in leadership and character, and the fulfillment of contributing to your community.
Q. How long can I stay a member?
Membership concludes with graduation at age 40. It is a place where anyone can learn and grow, regardless of age or experience.
