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Intern in Tokyo with Absolute Internship
Our award-winning program gives students the opportunity to spend the summer developing their professional skills on a full-time internship in Tokyo. Live and work in this unique city and build unique experience that will help you stand out in an increasingly competitive job market. Work within your industry of choice with over 30 fields to choose from, including Entrepreneurship, IT, Business, Green Technology and Marketing/PR. Absolute Internship organises company visits, career development workshops as well as cultural activities, day trips and weekend excursions to help you gain valuable industry insights and explore Japan. This is an all-inclusive program, including high-quality central housing, cultural activities, group dinners, and 24/7 on-site support from our Program Coordinator. Absolute Internship has been featured in the New York Times, BBC News, Bloomberg, and Forbes Magazine. We have placed 4000+ interns at 800+ companies worldwide.
Our award-winning program gives students the opportunity to spend the summer developing their professional skills on a full-time internship in Tokyo. Live and work in this unique city and build unique experience that will help you stand out in an increasingly competitive job market. Work within your industry of choice with over 30 fields to choose from, including Entrepreneurship, IT, Business, Green Technology and Marketing/PR. Absolute Internship organises company visits, career development workshops as well as cultural activities, day trips and weekend excursions to help you gain valuable industry insights and explore Japan. This is an all-inclusive program, including high-quality central housing, cultural activities, group dinners, and 24/7 on-site support from our Program Coordinator. Absolute Internship has been featured in the New York Times, BBC News, Bloomberg, and Forbes Magazine. We have placed 4000+ interns at 800+ companies worldwide.
Program Highlights
Take the next step along your career path with a world-class internship in your industry of choice.
Gain professional skills through career speaker events, company visits and career workshops.
Build unique experience that will help you stand out in a rapidly expanding job market.
Discover Tokyo on after-work activities and explore Japan on day and weekend trips.
Live in a multicultural environment with fellow Absolute Interns from across the globe. Enjoy 24/7 onsite support from your Absolute Internship Coordinator.
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- Tokyo, Japan
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
- Fall
- Accounting
- Administrative
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Business
- Civil Engineering
- Communications
- Creative Writing
- Development
- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Fashion Business
- Fashion Design
- Graphic Design
- History
- Hospitality
- Information Systems
- International Relations
- Journalism
- Law
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media
- Museum Studies
- Photography
- Real Estate
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sustainable Development
- Tourism
- Web Design
- Internships
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- All Nationalities
- Asian
- British
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Participating in a professional architecture internship in Japan allowed me to experience full immersion into Tokyo’s world-renowned efficiency culture.
August 23, 2026by: ALAN GUZMAN XIQUE - MexicoWorking under Japanese architectural standards refined my attention to detail, from millimetric plan specifications and flawless physical and digital models to rigorous material and color approvals. Also, the firm’s global environment, operating across Japanese, English, French, Spanish, and Mandarin, significantly broadened my cross-cultural collaboration skills and global perspective. Beyond the studio, exploring Tokyo and four additional Japanese cities alongside international colleagues turned personal goals into lifelong memories.



Sake and social writing
August 18, 2026by: Ashton Taylor - United StatesI decided to do an internship abroad through Absolute internships with a question, "can I live and work in Japan comfortably?" and I can say with confidence that the experience they provided absolutely delivered a resounding "Yes!". I was delivered a painless process duing selection, and they found me the perfect company that I could use my skills as an english and history double major to make a positive impact that was appreciated by my host company (Yukari Japan Tour, a tour company specializing in sake brewery tours) and showed me how I can be valued for the work I can do. The expereicne was made fun and relaxed with fantastic coordinators that cared about the work they were doing with us and who seemed to genuinely want the best for us as both representatives of Absolute Internships and as peers. I made some wonderful memories with both my fellow interns and my host ccompany, and I will forever be grateful to Absolute Internships for fascilitating the making of them.
Reeeeally precious experience of my life
August 18, 2026by: Mengqi Jin - ChinaI had a great experience during my internship in Japan this summer. I got to work in an international office, meet people from different backgrounds, and experience working in Tokyo. During the internship, I worked on financial products, Excel workbooks, research, and legal documents. Everyone in the office was really friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. Overall, I learned a lot, became more comfortable working in both English and Japanese, and really enjoyed my time there. I’m very glad I had this opportunity!
Tokyo 4- week experience
July 05, 2025by: Melanie K - United StatesAbsolute internship was a great experience. There were initial stresses with the internship aspect since I didn't get placed until the day I arrived in Tokyo, but I ended up meeting some incredible people and learning lots of new skills at work. Additionally, the staff at Absolute who were with us (program coordinators) in Tokyo were such lovely people. They were able to be reached very quickly and were very organized during planned trips with all the students. Furthermore, their friendly demeanor eased the nerves of going to a foreign country! The most memorable moments were the unplanned, spontaneous trips and memories made outside of work with other students. The group I came in with are some of my favorite people, and I still am in contact with them today! Highly recommend!
Absolute Tokyo!
November 26, 2024by: Alex Laybourne - United KingdomMy time with Absolute Internship was amazing and really eye opening both in the work force, learning new skill and technique but also socially, meeting a wide range of people who I now cherish. I was placed in Tokyo, Japan the opportunities this granted me while out there have become core memories for the rest of my life. I worked remotely which was surprisingly helpful as I could manage my work a long side trips. It meant the world to me to see parts or my childhood like Pokémon and Nintendo all around me. So from day one I could tell it was going to be an unforgettable trip. Additionally, the friends that I made along the way elevated my experience even more!


Japan is trully a Wonderland
November 12, 2024by: Luis Rico - MexicoThe company and the people was the best thing about my experience I met so many amazing people in Japan and created such special bonds with everyone! I could not begin to describe how rewarding the whole experience was. As a Computer Science student at "Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education" I worked at "Irvine Systems" company in Tokyo from August 2024 to Decemeber 2024 I found this opportunity through the internship agency "Absolute", it was so much fun, I learned a lot of things, developed new skills, grew as a person, and made many great friendships while I was there. So many memories that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Japan has such a unique and authentic culture and getting to experience it was amazing!


An unforgettable experience
August 29, 2024by: Federica Tarello - ItalyTokyo was a beautiful experience that helped me grow so much moth professionally and as a person. I worked in the field I desired and got to know a new culture and new amazing people. I recommend this experience!
Great support!
August 28, 2024by: Shinrea Su - United StatesI appreciated the friendly support the program coordinators always provided us, giving us a resource for any questions or advice needed. Tokyo is a great location to spend a month or two in and there is no shortage of places to explore or things to try. I also valued the opportunity to taste work culture and daily life in Tokyo with the internship experience!
Great Experience
August 14, 2024by: Lucia Tsurumaki - United StatesAbsolute Internship provides its interns with such a nice community while abroad and the trips and activities we were able to go on were a highlight of my time overseas. I felt more secure knowing I had people I could reach out to and I loved the company I interned at. Your experience may vary depending on where you intern but I think you can make the most of wherever you work. Absolute Internship was also very helpful in coordinating transportation and the housing situation was very convenient.
Life changing experience
August 07, 2024by: Lubna Aljalal - Saudi ArabiaDuring my study abroad program in Japan, I had an incredible opportunity to dive deep into the culture and language. I also explored various cities, from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the historic temples of Kyoto. I participated in local events and tried traditional Japanese foods, which allowed me to understand and appreciate the nuances of Japanese life. I made life-long friends with the program students and engaged in numerous cultural exchanges that greatly enhanced my experience. Overall, my time in Japan was a remarkable journey of learning and personal growth.

Very helpful, well-organized, fulfilling, and of course fun
August 01, 2024by: Mitchell Madayag - United StatesVery helpful, well-organized, fulfilling, and of course fun program that paired me up with a great company that matched my interests and helped me develop useful skills and knowledge in the field. Staff were very kind and always available for support or help when needed.
Incredible experience!1
April 09, 2024by: Samantha Moles - United StatesMy internship in Tokyo was an amazing opportunity. I got to experience so many things that I wouldn't have been able to if I had just visited on my own, and I got to experience them with a group of people from all over the world! My program activities were much more in depth than I could have ever imagined (we even stayed at a fancy hotel with a spa, all included in the price)! I was so impressed by the housing as well, and it felt like an apartment for the summer with everyone in the program. My internship itself was a great experience, and they even hired me on to work as a paid intern remotely for the year. It was a bit tough finding one that worked out for my preferences in the beginning, but the Absolute staff was very accommodating and got me the in-person position that I was wanting. I highly recommend, Japan was incredible!
Lovely experience
March 13, 2024by: Sabrina Zhou - ItalyI had the best time in Japan with Absolute Intership. The team took care of everything, from accomodation and intership placement to cultural events and weekend trips, as well as practical needs such as sim card and transportation card. What made the experience so special was not only the opportunity to experience the Japanese culture and work environment but also meet people from all over the world. 100% would recommend this experience to students!
Absolute Internship in Japan
March 13, 2024by: Alex Ji - United StatesMy time with Absolute Internship in Japan was an unforgettable experience. The people I met were great and the flexibility provided by the internship allowed me to explore Tokyo. Furthermore, the experience my internship provided allowed me to stand out from other resumes and land internships at lot more easily.
Best experience of my life
March 13, 2024by: Emanuele Patuano - ItalyAbsolutely perfect below all the aspects. This experience was useful to me in order to enrich my cv with an activity abroad in a different continent, that result a big jolly to find a new intern now in my homecountry. Moreover I knew fantastic people from every part of the world, with which I mantain contact nowadays. You will absolutely fall in love with Japan and with this internship program, spacing from contemporaneous hub-cities to beautiful and breathtaking panoramas. Absolute internship is the answer!
Great experience!
October 14, 2019by: Trent HeiserOverall, this has been a great experience. Absolute provided me with everything I needed to be successful. The subway card and the sim card were super helpful and made life in Tokyo a whole lot easier. Gonçalo was a great program coordinator and I’m glad I was able to meet and hangout with him these 6 weeks. I have no regrets. This trip will be one of the best memories in my life.
Enjoyable
October 10, 2019by: Evgeny GurinThe internship program in Tokyo seemed like a very exciting opportunity, but I had some concerns given it was the first year of the program and as it was a new experience for me. Overall, I found the experience very enjoyable. It offered me many opportunities professionally and personally, and I feel that I have made the most out of the rare opportunity to spend six weeks in summer in Tokyo.
Amazing experience
October 05, 2019by: Mirko CarminatiOverall, this was an amazing experience. The housing was excellent and quite close to my office. The trips were well-organized and I got to see some wonderful views. My internship was challenging but the managers were always available and understanding. Then the quality of life in Tokyo is probably the highest in the world.
I really enjoyed the program
October 02, 2019by: Tamino MindermannI really enjoyed the program. At the start there were a few issues in regards to things being advertised on your website which were not actually supplied but that was fast forgotten. I enjoyed the weekend trips and the day trips were also good. Meeting so many new people was very exciting and I’m very glad that I found so many new friends. I think Aaron and Goncalo both did a very good job. They made me feel very welcome at the start and now I consider both of them as good friends.
Absolute Internship = Criminals
July 03, 2019by: Mene Bissett - South AfricaI’m currently busy with a summer internship in Tokyo. This is the honest review of false marketing and advertising that Absolute Internship: When I asked for a refund as I'm not getting what I paid for I was told that if I wanted a refund I should've requested one 12 WEEKS BEFORE MY PROGRAM STARTED. When I complained about the false advertising they sent me a policy stating that "they cannot be held responsible for the info on their website" In regards to thing that we’re supposed to be included in this trip which is not: -Breakfast, yet when we arrived: no breakfast and everyone just keeps quiet about it -Laundry (It was never communicated that we would have to not only buy cards to use laundry but also pay extra for washing, drying etc?) -Transport and data, which upon arrival in Tokyo changed to only being included for first 4 weeks. -High speed internet, which is always disconnecting -Toiletpaper? It was never communicated that we would have to buy toiletpaper and soap to clean our rooms When I arrived in Tokyo there was a discomfort regarding my transfer that was waiting for me on the airport. I sent an email to Aiste a week before cancelling it as I couldn’t get private transport as requested. -We were explicitly told not to take any linens but yet we didn’t even receive pillow cases in our room. The above is really influencing the cost of the trip. We were promised a city tour, which was a total rip-off seeing as I could barely hear anything and you don’t even get chance to take a decent photograph. After arriving at the Anime are we were told we had EXACTLY 10 minutes to look around and do some shopping, which is kind of impossible to in that amount of time. The lack communication is shocking The AI staff literally tell you to meet up at a time and place and when you get there, nobody is there. They just don't inform you on changes in programmes so you end up missing them. There is no communication system in place and you can expect not to receive what you're paying for. Whenever I have a problem or try to get in touch there is general feeling of your staff that implies I’m in the wrong, no reply, or just a general “please understand my situation too”. Absolute provides false advertising! Regarding my internship, it didn't match my experience and was not a learning environment as promised. Thie whole trip is a massive waste of money and time seeing as I’m not really learning anything while being led astray to what is included and what not. I still haven’t received my metro card top-up and am travelling on my own expense due to your staff not replying to me and making any effort to help me with the things that are supposed to be included. When the staff don't ignore you, they bully you. Escpecially a lady named Heather who is supposed to be head of operations who runs an operations b taking your money and not giving you what you pay for. She casually replies with a "thank you for your feedback" AI promises a certain level of service in your marketing, which is clearly not the case. They basically steal your money! Don't sign-up to their programmes it's a total SCAM!
Dear Mene, <br/><br/>First of all let us apologise for not being able to live up to your expectations. We can assure you, our main goal as a company is to ensure that students are developing professional and personal skills via our programs. It is incredibly saddening to hear your feedback that you feel let down despite our efforts to resolve your concerns.<br/><br/>We arranged phone calls with you to ensure we fully understand your concerns, we talked to you in person on location and communicated with you via email as well. We certainly took on some of your concerns that we need to improve and we are glad to advise you that internal changes are taking place to make sure there is no misunderstanding regarding what's included in the housing and how we provide SIM cards. We apologise if it wasn't clear that we supply our students with a local SIM card when they arrive to our program and on top of that we also add data and minutes for them for the first 30 days to start them off. <br/><br/>We were sorry to find out that you decided to leave our program and student housing without informing us. We take student safety very seriously and if you are not staying at the accommodation where we provide 24/7 on site support, it causes us concern about your safety and well being. <br/><br/>It was reassuring to know that you carried on with your internship placement and we truly hope that you gained plenty of useful skills that will enhance your employability. As unfortunately we couldn't receive more updates from you regarding your situation we honestly hope that you are taking away positive experiences as well. It does however sadden us that you would call us criminals when we are truly passionate about supporting and inspiring students. We can only hope that you will see this experience in a different light and that your experience was not influenced by any negative attitude from another student in the program. <br/><br/>Again, let us apologise to you that you didn't have the experience you hoped for and we would like think that spending a few weeks abroad has helped you broaden your network and gave you invaluable life skills. <br/><br/>We wish you all the best with your future Mene.<br/>Best regards, <br/>The Absolute Internship team
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Locations
- Tokyo, Japan
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Accounting
- Administrative
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Business
- Civil Engineering
- Communications
- Creative Writing
- Development
- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Fashion Business
- Fashion Design
- Graphic Design
- History
- Hospitality
- Information Systems
- International Relations
- Journalism
- Law
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media
- Museum Studies
- Photography
- Real Estate
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sustainable Development
- Tourism
- Web Design
- Types
- Internships
Availability
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
- Fall
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
- During High School
- Post High School
Age Requirement
18-25
Guidelines
All Nationalities
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Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Sophie Wilson
Participated in 2024
Sophie is a recent first-class graduate in Business & Marketing from the UK. She now runs a marketing agency specializing in social media management a...

Sophie Wilson
Participated in 2024
I’ve always wanted to challenge myself both personally and professionally, and Tokyo felt like the perfect place to do that. It’s such a dynamic city where tradition meets innovation. When I saw the opportunity with
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Our award-winning program gives students the opportunity to spend the summer developing their professional skills on a full-time internship in Tokyo. Live and work in this unique city and build unique experience that will help you stand out in an increasingly competitive job market. Work within your industry of choice with over 30 fields to choose from, including Entrepreneurship, IT, Business, Green Technology and Marketing/PR. Absolute Internship organises company visits, career development workshops as well as cultural activities, day trips and weekend excursions to help you gain valuable industry insights and explore Japan. This is an all-inclusive program, including high-quality central housing, cultural activities, group dinners, and 24/7 on-site support from our Program Coordi...

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Our award-winning program gives students the opportunity to spend the summer developing their professional skills on a full-time internship in Tokyo. Live and work in this unique city and build unique experience that will help you stand out in an increasingly competitive job market. Work within your industry of choice with over 30 fields to choose from, including Entrepreneurship, IT, Business, Green Technology and Marketing/PR. Absolute Internship organises company visits, career development workshops as well as cultural activities, day trips and weekend excursions to help you gain valuable industry insights and explore Japan. This is an all-inclusive program, including high-quality central housing, cultural activities, group dinners, and 24/7 on-site support from our Program Coordi...
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