The first members of the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan, founded in November 1945, were some journalists accredited to General Douglas MacArthur's headquarters. The Club has since grown to more than 300 working journalists, representing news organizations from around the world.Membership in the FCCJ offers benefits to journalists, photographers and writers based in Japan. Businessmen, diplomats and others are also invited to join for fellowship and access to FCCJ events and facilities.