Deliver Japanese Culture, Together
Support KUDEN's mission through a magazine subscription. Enjoy the digital magazine, bulletin, and member forum. Cancel anytime.
What's Included in the Basic Plan
All Digital Magazine Issues Free
Unlimited access to all issues of rinlife Magazine, published 3 times a year. In-depth articles on Japanese culture, in both Japanese and English.
Digital Bulletin "SUKI-すき-"
A digital bulletin exclusive to paid members (4x/year). If the magazine is a formal tea ceremony, "SUKI" is a quiet cup of tea on the veranda.
Members-Only Forum
Go behind the scenes and follow our progress. Auto-translated into 100+ languages so you can connect with Japanese culture lovers worldwide.
Co-Create the Magazine
Propose ideas, vote on feature themes, and join editorial meetings. Your voice could shape the next issue.
Connect Across Borders
Build community with members around the world who share a love for Japanese culture. Daily topics include casual calligraphy and morning photo relay.
Choose Your Plan
Start free. Go deeper when you're ready. Cancel anytime. Prices shown in JPY. You'll be charged in your local currency at checkout.
| Free Member ¥0 | Most PopularBasic ¥980 / month *Prices shown are in Japanese yen. They will be converted into your local currency at the time of payment. | Supporters ¥3,000 / month *Prices shown are in Japanese yen. They will be converted into your local currency at the time of payment. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Members-Only Forum | ✓ Forum (free area) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto-translation (100+ languages) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| All digital magazine issues | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bulletin "SUKI" | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Join editorial meetings | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Propose ideas & vote on themes | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Your name credited in the magazine | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stronger support for KUDEN Village | — | — | ✓ |
| Priority event invitations | — | — | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. You can skip, reschedule, or cancel from your account page at any time. After cancellation, you'll retain access to all content until the end of your paid period.
What's the difference between monthly and annual?
The monthly plan is ¥980/mo. The annual plan is ¥10,776/year (¥898/mo) — saving you one month's worth. Both include the same benefits.
Where can I read the digital magazine?
After subscribing, you can read online via the rinlife Magazine forum. You'll have access to all issues of rinlife Magazine and the quarterly bulletin "SUKI."
What is the forum?
"The Space-Time Archive" is an online community for Japanese culture lovers worldwide. All posts are auto-translated into 100+ languages, so there are no language barriers. Daily topics include casual calligraphy, morning photo relay, and anime/manga discussions.
What is KUDEN Village?
When membership reaches 5,000, we plan to open a KUDEN retail store and vocational support facility in Nikko. Our goal is to create a place where people with disabilities can work through culture and craftsmanship. Your monthly subscription is a direct investment in building this new social infrastructure.
What's the difference between Basic and Supporters?
Basic (¥980/mo) includes all core benefits: digital magazine, bulletin, forum, editorial meetings, and idea proposals. Supporters (¥3,000/mo) includes everything in Basic, plus stronger support for KUDEN Village and priority event invitations.
If you love Japanese culture, this is your place.
Connect with people around the world, engage with the Japanese language, and talk about culture. This is a place to share what you love.