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How is our membership base structured, and what are the fees?

CCEA has a maximum membership of 130 people which is split between 65 Japanese members and 65 non-Japanese members. Only our members can actively participate in our interest groups. There’s no requirement to attend a minimum number of general meetings or interest group activities. You can join as your schedule allows!


Full Year Membership- 5,000 yen 


Half Year Membership- 2,500 yen from January- June, or July - December


Honorary member- 5,000 yen (pro-rated to 2,500 yen from January - June, and July - December)


Star member- 4,000 yen  (pro-rated to 2,000 yen from January- June, or July - December)


Non-member guests who are interested in joining are welcome to attend CCEA interest groups by paying 500 yen per general meeting or interest group event.


General Meetings


CCEA's General Meetings are held on the first Friday of each month, excluding January, July, and August. Unless otherwise noted, General Meetings are held at Aichi International Association in Aichi International Plaza. AIA 1st Floor Large Meeting Room, 5-minute walk from Nagoyajo Station, Exit 5, (Purple / Meijo Line) Free parking spaces are available!

Guests are welcome to join our meetings. There is a guest fee of 500 yen to join.

Amanda J.


When my husband and I decided to move to Nagoya for his job, I didn't know what to expect. I had always wanted to live abroad, but I knew that some things would be hard. I was very fortunate to be introduced to CCEA almost immediately and have been a member ever since. Through CCEA I have learned so much about Japanese culture and made so many friends 
from all over the world. The transition to life in Japan was so much easier because of the many kind and wonderful members of CCEA. I know I will cherish these memories and friendships forever. 


Yoko K.


I spent 5 years in the U.S. as a wife, a mother, and a student. I had a hard time getting used to a new life, especially in New York City, because it was a notorious unsafe city at that time. However, I got a lot of warm hospitality from American friends and now I just remember only good memories. After I came back to Nagoya, I decided to help people who started a new life here. Since I joined CCEA, I have been enjoying being a part of the wonderful organization. Especially it has been rewarding organizing yamato-e group. It gave me the precious opportunity to share our interests and meet many interesting friends. My dream is to go to every interest group meeting, but I don't have time for that right now. I hope my dream comes true someday!


Mari B.


I came back from Belgium 4 years ago after living there for 3 years for my husband's job. When he told me that we are moving, I was very worried about our life over there with my little daughter who just turned 2. But thanks to all the kind people I met over there, I could enjoy my life so much!!! Now, I visit every summer to see those wonderful friends I met there. After my wonderful experience in Belgium, I joined CCEA because I felt I wanted to help the people who come here feeling the same way as I felt when we moved abroad. CCEA is a place you can meet with people all over the world in different ages. I am enjoying very much here learning new things and good old traditional things from all the members here!