Introduction

1. Established: 27th May, 2012 received NPO status
2. Address: c/o H. Yamamoto, 2141-428, Nagakura, Karuizawa-Machi, 389-0111
   Tel/fax 0267-45-4101  E-mail:  info@iakaruizawa.com
3. Directors:
   Managing Director: Hiroyuki Yamamoto (68)
   Senior Directors: Yoshinori Murata (74), Michiaki Takaishi (68)
   Directors: Thomas Koch (34), Kazumi Ichikawa (40)
4. Objectives: To help Karuizawa to become a town
   • friendly to residents and visitors
   • where people with different cultural backgrounds can gather
   • that nurtures young people to respect nature and history with an international sensitivity
5. Activity of 5 divisions:
   • Support foreign residents and visitors
   • Create opportunities for friendship between Japanese and foreign nationals
   • Exchange information among various organizations in Japan and abroad
   • Cooperation with the town planning for international appeal
   • Develop lifelong learning through international exchange
6. Membership types and annual fees (We welcome anyone interested in the activities of this association):
   • Individual member: ￥1,000 per year
   • Family member: ￥1,500/family per year
   • Group member: ￥10,000 per year
     (Number of rights to vote is one)
   • Individual supporter (donation): ￥1,000/unit
   • Group supporter (donation): ￥10,000/unit
7. Payment methods:
   • Cash (Residents only)
   • Post Office Account No. 00590-2-108934 Karuizawa-Kokusaikoryu-Kyokai