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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