Association Co-Founders
Participate in Federation development, international collaboration and professional-network building
New member home-page debut
From Japan
make professional excellence matter worldwide
As a formally incorporated association, the Federation connects international professionals, education and research, and community action to build a long-term cross-regional collaboration network.
101Public network of international professional figures
2016—2026Record of professional work, community action and international practice
2020005014215Japanese corporate number
New Appointments & Members
Co-Founder & New Member Debuts
New professional members are featured on the home page, allowing the Federation’s international network to develop continuously.
Global Professional Network
Professional work connects the world,
and influence begins with real people
A network of 101 international professional figures gives the Federation a global professional presence, allowing experience, techniques and opportunities from different regions to meet here.
101international professional figures
Publicly presented people and independent imagery show the breadth and vitality of a cross-regional professional network.
Global Strategic Partnership
Through long-term co-development,
open the Federation’s next stage of development together
The Federation offers three strategic partnership routes to individuals and organisations with professional influence, international resources and a commitment to long-term co-development.
01Global Co-Founders
Core collaboration for Federation development
Global Co-Founders Programme
Start with formal partnership identity, a public professional profile and a 90-day project plan, then enter a long-term development route across competitions, systems and international collaboration projects.
- Three development levels and formal identity confirmation
- Home-page debut and an independent profile page
- Three commercial-collaboration development pathways
02GBHC 3rd Edition
Third-competition collaboration
Joint-Hosting Partners
Work with cities, venues, industry organisations, brands and professional teams to develop the content and on-site delivery of the third GBHC competition.
- Joint hosting and city collaboration
- Venue, brand and industry resources
- Competition content and international communication
03Regional & Discipline
Long-term professional-network building
International Regional & Category Co-Development Partners
Connect countries, regions and professional fields to establish stable collaboration points for judging, education, research and specialist categories.
- Country and regional collaboration contacts
- Professional category co-development
- Judging, education and research collaboration
01Submit a collaboration direction02Complete two-way discussion03Develop a joint proposal04Publish formally
About The Federation
The starting point for capability is
a clear and formal identity
一般社団法人国際審査員連盟 is established as a Japanese incorporated association. Centred on professional judging, it connects international exchange, talent development, academic research and social contribution.
一般社団法人
国際審査員連盟
- Corporate Number
- 2020005014215
- Location
- Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
- Areas of work
- Professional judging, international exchange, education and research, and social contribution
Professional Judging
Develop judge records, ethical requirements, scoring standards and assignment records.
International Exchange
Connect professionals across countries and regions to foster long-term collaboration.
Academic Work & Publishing
Advance professional training, paper-based research, publication, academic exchange and the communication of results.
Social Contribution
Record community action, donations and volunteer activity over time, so that practical work creates lasting value.
Growth & Milestones
The Federation’s development
is built on real action
Mieko Ishihara’s years of professional practice, community participation, international exchange and accumulated research have progressively informed International Judges Federation (Japan) as it stands today.
2016—2026Nine key milestones
Beginning of Community Action
Visits to facilities for older people, with singing, companionship and exchange, began a long-term community-action programme.
Gold Hand Established
Professional practice in beauty, SPA and body care began formally.
Federation Work Begins
The Federation’s predecessor, the Gold Hand International Medical Aesthetics Association, was established and its professional network continued to grow.
Pandemic-Supply Support
Pandemic supplies were donated to medical institutions, local authorities and related organisations.
Global Professional Stage
A gold medal was won in the Massage World Cup SPA category, alongside the Nations Cup as part of the Japan team.
International Judging & Exchange
International judging, technical presentations and professional exchange took place at events in Japan and Greece.
The Federation Enters a New Stage
The incorporated association was renamed International Judges Federation (Japan), while international collaboration in Thailand, China and elsewhere expanded.
First GBHC Competition & Overseas Education
The first GBHC International Competition was established, alongside competition activity in China and education exchange in the Philippines.
International Collaboration Expands
The second GBHC Competition, events in the Philippines and Thailand, academic research and international collaboration progressed together.
International Competitions & Education
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International Competitions & Education
Jointly hosted competitions and overseas education are brought together here: view representative moments on the home page and full year-by-year records in the archive.
Jointly Hosted Competitions
Competitions Jointly Hosted by International Judges Federation (Japan)
International stages in Japan, Greece, Thailand, China and the Philippines together form the Federation’s growing competition network.
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Overseas Education & Professional Exchange
Lectures, courses, technical demonstrations and learner exchange allow professional experience to travel between countries.
View teaching activities →
International Judges Federation (Japan) · Teaching Exchange
International Judges Federation (Japan) · Teaching ExchangeInternational Judges Federation (Japan) · Teaching ExchangeResearch, Publishing & White Papers
Research, Publishing & White Papers
Research papers, white papers, industry reports and books together preserve the Federation’s professional outcomes.
Research & Publishing
Academic Work & Publications
Grounded in professional practice, this work advances paper-based research, white papers, industry reports and publication.
View academic work and publications →Community & Social Action
Community & Social Action
Visits to facilities for older people, singing companionship, donations of pandemic supplies and letters of appreciation record a decade of practical action.
Social Contribution
A Decade of Community Action
Give every act of companionship, donation and volunteering social value that can be revisited and carried forward.
View community-action details →Credentials & Recognition
Federation Credentials and the Founder
and Public Trust
Formal incorporated status, a clear Founder role and continuing community action together provide a foundation of trust for the Federation’s long-term development.
Formal Incorporated Status
一般社団法人国際審査員連盟, Corporate Number 2020005014215, is based in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan.
Founder · Mieko Ishihara
Founder
Mieko IshiharaThrough professional practice, international exchange, education and research, and community action, she continues to support the Federation’s development worldwide.
Visit the Founder’s personal website →Social Contribution & Letters of Appreciation
Volunteer service at facilities for older people, donations of pandemic supplies to medical institutions and letters of appreciation from recipient organisations document the Federation’s continuing social action.
Governance & Collaboration
Governance & Collaboration Framework
The Federation structures every collaboration through competition project roles, a single official contact point, resource management, event-cycle terms and recognition of achievement.
Competition Project Roles
The Federation establishes project roles according to the preparation and delivery needs of each competition, and appointees participate according to the allocation for that event cycle.
Single Official Federation Contact Point
Competition enquiries, co-sponsorship, joint hosting, sponsor recruitment, contracting and payment matters are confirmed through the Federation’s official channels.
Central Registration of Collaboration Resources
People, judges, competitors, sponsors, schools, media and supplier resources are registered and used only for approved projects.
One Event Cycle per Appointment & Automatic Expiry
Competition project roles take effect for the relevant event cycle and expire automatically when that competition ends. Achievement for the event cycle is recognised electronically on the basis of project records.
Partnership & Contact
Official Federation Enquiries & Collaboration
Global Co-Founders, GBHC competitions, regional and category co-development, international judging and academic-publishing collaboration are all handled through the official entry point of International Judges Federation (Japan).
Official Competition Desk
Competition Enquiries
Handled through the Federation’s Official Channels
Information on competition entry, international judges, professional lecturers, brand sponsorship, joint hosting and category co-development enters the official communication and confirmation process of International Judges Federation (Japan).
Official Federation intake channels
Official Emailgoldhand8866@gmail.com
Official WeChat for Chinamieko8866
Please include the competition name, enquiry type, your name or organisation, country or region, and contact details in your enquiry.Certificate Verification
Certificate Number Verification
Certificate verification uses a unique number to connect the certificate holder, certificate name, issue date and validity status, providing clear and reliable support for professional identity.