{"id":104,"date":"2026-06-05T03:22:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T18:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yhi1971.com\/?page_id=104"},"modified":"2026-06-05T03:34:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T18:34:59","slug":"%e5%8f%8b%e3%81%ae%e4%bc%9a","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/yhi1971.com\/en\/%e5%8f%8b%e3%81%ae%e4%bc%9a\/","title":{"rendered":"Friends Association"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guide to the Yamanashi Hemsl\u00f6jd Friends Association<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>At Yamanashi Hemsl\u00f6jd, we have established a \"Friends' Association\" system with various benefits for all handicraft enthusiasts.<br>We look forward to your membership.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[Friends Association\/Full Member]<br>Due to the recent consumption tax increase, we will be changing from an inclusive tax system to an exclusive tax system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friends Association Annual Fee: 4,000 yen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regular Member: \u00a510,200 per month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supporter annual fee: \u00a54,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to apply<\/strong><br>If you wish to join, please apply directly at the Yamanashi Hemsl\u00f6jd store, or by fax or email to the address below: <strong>Name, address, contact phone number, fax number<\/strong> Please contact us and then transfer the membership fee to the following Mizuho Bank account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u25cf Bank Account for Friends Association Membership Fees Only<\/strong><br><strong>Mizuho Bank, Aoyama Branch, Account No. 211, Checking Account 2340958<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Account Name: Yamanashi Hemsl\u00f6jd, a Specified Nonprofit Corporation for the Promotion of Traditional Nordic Handicrafts<\/strong><br><br>*Please note that this is a different bank account from the one used for mail-order payments.<br>After confirming your payment, we will send you your \"Friends' Circle\" membership card and the latest newsletter.<br>Furthermore, we give away original postcards upon joining and renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u25cfContact Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">150-0001<br>4-3-16 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo<br>Phone: 03-3470-3119<br>Fax: 03-3470-2669<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yamanashi Hemslod &quot;Friends Association&quot; Office<br>Tel: 03-3470-3119\u3000\u3000Fax: 03-3470-2669<br>Email: yhi.tokyo@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please replace the asterisk (*) with @.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hours: Monday\u2013Saturday, 12:00 PM\u20135:00 PM; Closed on Sundays<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Special offer<\/strong><br><strong>10% off<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/yhi1971.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3001-300x225-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yhi1971.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3001-300x225-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yhi1971.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3001-300x225-1-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/yhi1971.org\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/300.jpg\"><\/a><br>Enjoy 10% off Yamanashi Hemsl\u00f6jd products, including embroidery kits, linen fabric, and floral thread (excluding books).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2461 Shopping by mail order is convenient.<\/strong><br>We will ship your order before receiving payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2462 Helping You Improve Your Skills<\/strong><br>As a special benefit for our members, we\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Please note that we can only provide feedback on works purchased from our shop or classroom.<br>Shipping costs for alterations will be borne by the customer for both the outgoing and return shipments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2463 We publish a newsletter four times a year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a287543c6fe6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a287543c6fe6\" class=\"wp-block-image size-medium wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/yhi1971.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/YHI-newsletter-2025-winter-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yhi1971.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/YHI-newsletter-2025-winter-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yhi1971.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/YHI-newsletter-2025-winter-1024x725.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/yhi1971.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/YHI-newsletter-2025-winter-768x544.jpg 768w, https:\/\/yhi1971.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/YHI-newsletter-2025-winter-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/yhi1971.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/YHI-newsletter-2025-winter.jpg 1526w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/yhi1971.org\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/83X838983C83h1.jpg\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/yhi1971.org\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/83X838983C83h2.jpg\"><\/a><br>We send out the Friends Newsletter four times a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ll be the first to let you know about upcoming exhibitions and new publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u3000Friends Newsletter\u3000<\/strong>&nbsp;Sample Table of Contents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New Book Announcement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel Report: \"Sweden: A Sate Grannten Experience\"<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YHI Gallery Events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Event Reports &amp; News, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2464 Exhibiting at the exhibition becomes possible<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/yhi1971.org\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/IMG_5818.jpg\"><\/a><br>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.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2465 Other<\/strong><br>We send various invitations, such as for summer school, special workshops, and exhibitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>Please note that we cannot accept returns or issue refunds for membership fees or course fees due to customer reasons, regardless of the circumstances.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u30e4\u30de\u30ca\u30b7\u3078\u30e0\u30b9\u30ed\u30a4\u30c9\u53cb\u306e\u4f1a\u306e\u3054\u6848\u5185 \u30e4\u30de\u30ca\u30b7 \u3078\u30e0\u30b9\u30ed\u30a4\u30c9\u3067\u306f\u3001\u624b\u5de5\u82b8\u597d\u304d\u306e\u7686\u69d8\u306b\u3001\u3055\u307e\u3056\u307e\u306a\u7279\u5178\u306e\u3042\u308b\u300c\u53cb\u306e &#8230; <a title=\"Friends Association\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/yhi1971.com\/en\/%e5%8f%8b%e3%81%ae%e4%bc%9a\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about \u53cb\u306e\u4f1a\">Read more<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-104","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yhi1971.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/104","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yhi1971.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yhi1971.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yhi1971.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yhi1971.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=104"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/yhi1971.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/104\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yhi1971.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=104"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}