Join MIA

Become a MIA Member

Please direct inquiries to MIA by email or phone.

Miyakonojo International Association
Miyakonojo City Hall North Annex, Miyakonojo City International Exchange Center,
4-1 Himegi-cho, Miyakonojo-shi, Miyazaki-ken 885-0073 JAPAN

Phone 0986-23-2295
Fax 0986-23-3223
E-mail mia@btvm.ne.jp

To speed up the process of applying, you may fill out the forms in advance before bringing them in to the association's office. This will shorten the time you have to wait to complete procedures.

MIA Application Form (Individual) Excel PDF
MIA Application Form (Group) Excel PDF

Membership Fee

Type of Member Yearly fee
(per person)
Intended for Notes
General Member Individual Member ¥2,000 An individual MIA member

The yearly fee is cut in half for individuals in the following situations:

1) When a family member becomes an individual member.
2) When an individual that is part of a group registered as a group member becomes an individual member.

Group Member ¥10,000 An organization, company, or other group 

A representative from the group or company is alloted the rights of a member.

Supporting Member Student Member Free Elementary, Junior and Senior High, University, and other similar students 

One must complete procedures to apply and register as a student member. However, an individual registered as a student member cannot be registered as a family member.

The person may register as a general member if so desired.

Special Member Free Foreign residents living in or near Miyakonojo and other individuals approved by the board of directors

One must complete procedures to apply and register as a special member.

Benefits of Becoming a General Member

  • Receive a copy of the association's newsletter (MIA NEWS) by post or email
  • Priority registration for MIA events
  • Discount for participating in MIA events
  • Ability to participate in MIA's Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Benefits of Becoming a Supporting Member

  • Receive a copy of the association's newsletter (MIA NEWS) by post or email
  • Priority registration for MIA events
  • Discount for participating in MIA events

Map - We are located within the Internationalisation Promotion Office on the 2nd floor of Miyakonojo City Hall



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