Friends Association

Guide to the Yamanashi Hemslöjd Friends Association

At Yamanashi Hemslöjd, we have established a "Friends' Association" system with various benefits for all handicraft enthusiasts.
We look forward to your membership.

[Friends Association/Full Member]
Due to the recent consumption tax increase, we will be changing from an inclusive tax system to an exclusive tax system.

Friends Association Annual Fee: 4,000 yen

Regular Member: ¥10,200 per month

Supporter annual fee: ¥4,500


How to apply
If you wish to join, please apply directly at the Yamanashi Hemslöjd store, or by fax or email to the address below: Name, address, contact phone number, fax number Please contact us and then transfer the membership fee to the following Mizuho Bank account.

● Bank Account for Friends Association Membership Fees Only
Mizuho Bank, Aoyama Branch, Account No. 211, Checking Account 2340958

Account Name: Yamanashi Hemslöjd, a Specified Nonprofit Corporation for the Promotion of Traditional Nordic Handicrafts

*Please note that this is a different bank account from the one used for mail-order payments.
After confirming your payment, we will send you your "Friends' Circle" membership card and the latest newsletter.
Furthermore, we give away original postcards upon joining and renewal.


●Contact Information

150-0001
4-3-16 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3470-3119
Fax: 03-3470-2669

Yamanashi Hemslod "Friends Association" Office
Tel: 03-3470-3119  Fax: 03-3470-2669
Email: yhi.tokyo@gmail.com

Please replace the asterisk (*) with @.

Hours: Monday–Saturday, 12:00 PM–5:00 PM; Closed on Sundays


Special offer
10% off



Enjoy 10% off Yamanashi Hemslöjd products, including embroidery kits, linen fabric, and floral thread (excluding books).

② Shopping by mail order is convenient.
We will ship your order before receiving payment.

③ Helping You Improve Your Skills
As a special benefit for our members, we’ve included a feedback sheet. Please include it with your submitted work. Mikiko Yamanashi or one of our dedicated instructors will provide detailed feedback to help you improve your skills.

*Please note that we can only provide feedback on works purchased from our shop or classroom.
Shipping costs for alterations will be borne by the customer for both the outgoing and return shipments.

④ We publish a newsletter four times a year



We send out the Friends Newsletter four times a year.

We’ll be the first to let you know about upcoming exhibitions and new publications.

 Friends Newsletter  Sample Table of Contents

  • New Book Announcement
  • Travel Report: "Sweden: A Sate Grannten Experience"
  • YHI Gallery Events
  • Event Reports & News, etc.

⑤ Exhibiting at the exhibition becomes possible

You will be eligible to submit works to embroidery exhibitions and art shows organized by Yamanashi Hemslojd. (A separate entry fee may apply depending on the event.)

⑥ Other
We send various invitations, such as for summer school, special workshops, and exhibitions.

Please note that we cannot accept returns or issue refunds for membership fees or course fees due to customer reasons, regardless of the circumstances.