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Program Overview

Experience both the timeless and ultra-modern while in Japan. IGS offers internships in the capital Tokyo and other cities combined with plenty of opportunities to travel and explore. We have placements across a variety of fields, even unique ones such as disaster relief after the 2011 tsunami. Business and marketing are popular in Tokyo, with the city considered Japan’s economic center.

Your time spent in the “Land of the Rising Sun” will be divided into hands-on work, socialization, cultural events, and excursions. Connect with professionals and experts in your field as well as make friends with other interns from around the world. On weekends, enjoy activities like visiting temples and shrines, joining festivals, exploring urban neighborhoods, and sampling Japanese food.

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Program Highlights

Take on an internship that matches your course specialization or field of interest.
Become part of a multicultural team, which helps to broaden your global network.
Immerse in the traditional and modern cultures of Japan.
Explore vibrant cities such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, and Nagoya.
Enjoy ultimate experiences—dipping in hot springs, staying in a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn), and seeing Mt. Fuji!

What's Included

Internship Placement
Certificate of Completion
Letter of Recommendation
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Program Details

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Locations

  • Osaka, Japan
  • Tokyo, Japan

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Guest House

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-30

Duration

  • Short Term
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • Post High School
  • During College
  • After College

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Jillian SmithUnited States · December 2020

The Japan internship is an eye-catching detail for my employers hehe

どうもありがとう Doumo arigatou Thanks a lot to IGS for this internship in Japan. As I confirmed, Japan is very traditional yet ultra-modern at the same time. Was given a great opp to live in Tokyo and I saw so much opp especially for the IT field. I did some travellings on the side. The company’s environment was fast-paced so I was a little tired everyday. But looking back, it was everything I needed! I saw the value of the working envt when I returned to the USA. The Japan internship is an eye-catching detail for my employers hehe

Ghou SCosta Rica · December 2020

No age limit in exploration, indeed

At 25 years old, I got to connect with professionals and experts in the field of communications. I also made new friends with other interns from around the world. On weekends, we enjoyed activities like visiting shrines, joining festivals, exploring urban neighborhoods, and sampling Japanese food. No age limit in exploration, indeed.

Thali SUnited Kingdom · December 2020

I got to walk at the Shibuya crossing everyday and I loved my one month there

I did a business and marketing internship. Learned new skills and softwares for business and digital marketing. My favourite one is the tools for Facebook ads especially the Hootsuite and the Trello for team collaborations. I never knew these things existed. I got to walk at the Shibuya crossing everyday and I loved my one month there.

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