Become a Member
JSB Members attending a private tour of the MFA's "Hokusai: Inspiration and Influence" exhibit in May 2023
Join our community of hundreds of Japan enthusiasts from Boston and beyond and support the Japan Society of Boston's mission to inspire curiosity, connection, and community. We are sustained by your donations.
JSB Membership Benefits:
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Access to member-exclusive events
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Online-only members are limited to online events
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Discounted registration for certain paid events
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A membership card, honored for discounts at Japan-related businesses around Boston (scroll for details)
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A book related to Japan as a thank you gift
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At sign-up and renewal for regular members
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At sign-up for online-only members
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Overseas student memberships will not receive a book
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The knowledge that you have made a difference by supporting our work connecting people across New England and Japan!
Our Membership Discount Partners
To thank you for supporting the Japan Society of Boston, the following generous businesses offer discounts to our members. We hope you will consider patronizing these businesses and sharing your appreciation for all that they do to make Japanese goods available in the Boston area!
Japan-related businesses serving New England can email info@japansocietyboston.org to join our Discount Partner program.
Discount: 10% off online purchases
(Wholesale not included)
American Unagi is a Maine-based company responsibly raising American eels sourced from Maine's unique glass eel fishery. Their farm produces a more responsible, traceable, and ultimately safer eel product than what is currently available in the US.
Discount: 10% off at both locations
Bosso Ramen Tavern is the first Japanese ramen izakaya in Massachusetts, while Sushi by Bosso Ramen Tavern is a Boston sushi restaurant owned by a Japanese chef.
Bosso Ramen Tavern's Address:
24 Holyoke St, Cambridge, MA
Sushi by Bosso Ramen Tavern's Address:
163 Newbury St, Boston, MA
Discount: one free Farthest Star Sake-branded sake glass for first-time taproom visitors
Farthest Star Sake brewery and taproom is the only one of its kind in New England. Their mission is to make the best, local, minimally processed, hand-made, delicious sake possible. Find local sake in stores and restaurants in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, and Connecticut. Visit the Medfield taproom to see the brewery and sample exclusive styles.
Address: 120 N. Meadows Road, Medfield, MA
Discount: 10% off at the register and 10% off non-basket Workshops
GrayMist Studio & Shop is split into two distinct sections—the front is a gift store, which displays unique and well-crafted items from all around the world, while the back section contains the studio, which offers daily classes.
Address: 364 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA
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Discount: 10% off online purchases
ICHIDO sparkling sakes fuse the renowned Japanese spirit with the time-honored natural fermentation process used to produce champagne. Bright, delicate bubbles combine with sake’s balanced, slight sweetness—a unique toast for your next celebration. ICHIDO will generously donate 5% of purchases using the coupon code to Japan Society of Boston to support community initiatives.
Discount: 15% off your online purchase
J-Life International offers a unique mix of traditional Japanese style products for the home. Handcrafted in the United States, their products showcase their dedication to creating quality products with natural materials imbued with Japanese style and practicality.
Discount: 10% off your online purchase
Kokoro Care provides hand-crafted Care Packages filled with artisanal Japanese food delivered straight from Japan to your door.
Discount: 5% off food only for dine-in omakase reservations
(To get the discount, members must make reservations on their website using the omakase reservation link. In the very last question box on the Google Form, the provided code must be added. The discount cannot be provided retroactively after the meal.)
Momi Nonmi is a modern, gluten-free Izakaya that provides an intimate and unforgettable omakase experience.
Address: 1128 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA
Discount: 10% off in person
“A Little Box of Happiness” – Nagomi Bento offers authentic Japanese bento boxes at their shop inside Bow Market. Their menu features Japanese ingredients, a variety of protein options, and local vegetables.
Address: 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA
Discount: 15% off at the register
Ogawa Coffee is dedicated to promoting, preserving and evolving exceptional coffee culture to be handed off to generations to come since its founding in 1952 in Kyoto, Japan.
Address: 10 Milk St, Boston, MA
Discount: 10% off in person
Sugidama is a traditional izakaya and soba house that offers freshly made soba, yakitori, a selection of sushi, and fine sake.
Address: 234 Elm St, Somerville, MA
Discount: 15% off in person
Typhoon Asian Bistro offers a modern Japanese cuisine made only from the freshest ingredients and the finest cuts.
The menu highlights gourmet sushi, innovative makimono, nigiri, sashimi, Hawaiian poke, and Asian street food-inspired healthy entrees.
Address: 725 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Discount: 10% off in person
(If 3 JSB members come together, they can
get 1 bowl of ramen for free)
Yume Wo Katare is a ramen shop that specializes in Yume-style ramen. Yume Wo Katare has been described as not just being a restaurant, but a "dream factory" and a food-centered aspirational community.
Address: 1923 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA
