Explore Japan Internship with Meiji Internships

I’ve always been the type who enjoys the road less travelled, which is why I chose to do my internship in Hokkaido! Tokyo just doesn’t have that much of an appeal to me, its way too crowded, full of tourists, and too fast-paced. Hokkaido is the opposite of everything I just said! I worked with a small business locally-famous for it’s milk, (when I first tried it, I immediately understood why… Hokkaido milk is no joke!) which was an area of business I never imagined myself working in. Although I was working more on the admin side of things and never even touched a cow while I was there, I really enjoyed being in the presence of a group of people so passionate about their craft. They also really valued their workers, every morning we gathered for a short catch up talk and drunk milk together (I mostly used this as an opportunity to show off the Japanese I’d learnt) - you wouldn’t find that in Tokyo! Hokkaido is just awesome. The countryside is like being on another planet, yet you still have these bustling urban cities like Sapporo. I will say it’s not quite for the faint of heart though, the winters are pretty brutal and you should be prepared to have your life temporarily dictated by the weather. With that being said, I’d definitely recommend Hokkaido as an internship destination, and make sure to try the milk while you’re there!

I would like to praise Meiji Internships for finding me the very high quality placement for my internship. I could ask them any question and they would address my problem. They always immediately to help me. Additionally, they helped us not only before the internship but also during it, and it is thanks to them because I got a great opportunity to see my dream city of OSAKA! My internship was with IT, and I helped my company with the IT tasks for their new product launch. Sometimes the work was a bit difficult but really I am not here for an easy time! Because it was difficult I felt that I could learn so much. To be specifically, I have now mastered Microsoft Excel, and also website softwares like Wordpress and Webflow. These are really useful experience to have, and can make the job finding really easier. I have dreamed of this city even when I was a child, so I could not believe to be working in there for 2 month. In this 2 month I had seen everything that is in Osaka, including my favourites which are the universal studios and also the aquarium which is so huge! It is also the best place in the world for food. I was scared that I would be miss the food of Spain, but I think now that I like Osaka food more than Spain hehehe. If you go to Osaka I advise you to try the okonomiyaki and the takoyaki, you can see it everywheree! If you dream to see Osaka and also experience, I advise you turn to Meiji Internships. I am certain they will help you and you will have the best time :]

I think Meiji did a great job both before and throughout my stay in Japan. Thank you for always replying to my enquiries in a timely manner. Because of that I really easily solved many of my problems before arriving in Japan. Additionally, thank you for organising the events and language exchanges for us in Japan. It really helps with making new friends, which can be difficult as a foreigner in Japan. It was a really interesting experience for me.

Great program. As a foreigner trying to get to Japan alone, it was extremely tough. I was almost out of ideas on how I could take the leap into Japan without any existing network or knowhow. Luckily after doing some research I came across Meiji Internships. I had reached out and told them about my plans to come to Japan. All throughout they were very supportive and helpful while I was trying to coordinate myself and put together a solid plan. Long story short they helped me find an internship suited to my business skill and the company turned out to be the perfect fit! I owe Meiji so much because I would never have made a connection like that without them. I am now living and working in Japan and my plan is to do this for a long time.

I spent my summer in Osaka for my internship, and got to travel around Kyoto, Nara, and Hiroshima. My time was spent traveling throughout kansai on my days off, and I was mostly working during my weekdays. I’ve met so many humble and amazing people who have been so kind to teach me many new things that have helped me improved my skills. Japan is one of my favourite places to visit now and my goal is to fully learn the language and maybe one day to move there for work in the long term if i get lucky.

Everybody knows the classic go to Japan and fall in love with the culture, food, people story so I’ll spare you all the details, but my time in Osaka was honestly the greatest time of my life. My time was divided up by working and enjoying the chill vibes of Osaka, and I had plenty of time to do both! From start to finish I had not one issue, and this is thanks to the competence of Meiji and all of my colleagues. I’d highly recommend this program, and a word of advice - being Japan’s kitchen, you definitely won’t go hungry here so bring an appetite.

I completed my internship in Osaka last week, and am now reflecting on one of the best times of my life. The city is amazing, it has everything you need (good food and good people). The host company treated me like part of the family, and I got on really well with everyone there. For a couple of them I was the first British person they had ever met, so it was quite amusing to answer all their strange questions about British culture. Meiji Internships were a pleasure to deal with, they made everything simple and everything was done with no funny business. With this in mind, it’s a really cost-effective solution and you get great value for money.

Hokkaido is a place best experienced slowly, it’s so wide and vast that you really have to take your time. With that in mind, I used my internship here as a chance to slowly but surely travel throughout the island over the span of 3 months. I will say that Hokkaido isn’t for everyone, it is slightly difficult to travel around (especially if you don’t drive) and the winters are unforgiving. However if you’re a nature-buff like myself you’re in for a real treat. My work schedule wasn’t nearly as intense as I had anticipated, so I had plenty of time to enjoy Japan whilst also gaining valuable work experience. Altogether I’m very happy with my experience. If I could go back and do one thing differently, it would definitely be to pack more winter clothes!

My primary reason for doing an internship in Japan was to experience the real working life there. As a westerner we hear a lot about how strenuous and difficult life can be for everyday working adults in Japan, but my experience was far from that! I was working Mon-Fri 9-5 and the work itself was very interesting to me, so I felt absolutely no stress during my entire internship. Osaka was a great city to get to know too, with so many interesting characters and some really unique food. Thank you so much Meiji, it was really a life-changing experience and I’m so relived it was hassle-free.

My 3 months in Kyoto were the perfect balance of travelling and work. I had always wanted to travel to Kyoto, but I didn’t want to leave such a big gap on my CV whilst travelling. The internship was the perfect solution for me, as I could do both at the same time. Meiji arranged for my internship with a local ryokan, which was honestly one of the most amazing places I have worked in my life. Kyoto is just as magical as it seems to be, it feels so authentically Japanese and I’ve really never been to a place like it.

I finished up my internship in Sapporo recently, and I can definitely look back and say that I had the best 3 months of my life. The work, the people, the food, the (extreme) weather. Everything was perfect if I’m honest! If you want solid work experience, do an internship. If you want even better work experience, do an internship abroad in a place you’d never picture yourself in!

This was not my first time in Osaka but I fell in love with it again as if it was my first time. The city is so vibrant and the people are enviously happy, the food is out of this world, and wandering the streets is like wandering a movie set. I left here feeling a deep sense of jealousy to be real. My internship was with a small design company, and I was tasked with taking charge of some important projects. I had no problems throughout the application process, and my transition into Japan was seamless - safe to say I have no complaints!

If you’re thinking of going to Japan, I highly advise you do something different! Tokyo and Osaka are great, but you can’t beat the rolling snowy hills of Hokkaido. I did my internship here after a recommendation from a friend, and I worked with a small firm operating in Sapporo. The work I did was definitely work haha, so I was surprisingly busy. As an intern this is a good thing though - I racked up plenty of experience. When I wasn’t working I was exploring the beautiful Hokkaido. As a Canadian the tonnes and tonnes of snow was no problem at all, but for those who aren't so familiar with these conditions I’d advise you come prepared. I would also advise you at least bring an international drivers license as a lot of the best places here are buried deep in the countryside, so in most cases you will need to drive. I really hope I can return to Sapporo soon, and meet all those amazingly kind people again! Much love, Luke

For me interning in Osaka was not easy (for all the right reasons). The city is just TOO fun, balancing a working life with the nightlife really caught up to me xD Meiji helped me find an internship working with an international consulting firm based in the heart of Osaka, which worked out perfectly for me. My Japanese ability is non-existent but given the fact the business was international, I was surrounded by plenty of English speakers who often helped me out. Meiji also provided the private apartment I stayed in, luckily it was literally a stones-throw from the office (very handy for those slightly hungover mornings). If you’re considering an internship in Japan all I can say is enjoy it to the fullest, you never know if you’ll be able to experience a life like this again! 100% would recommend Meiji

Initially I was in the bunch of people that focus solely on Tokyo, but in the end choosing Osaka was game-changing for me. I quickly fell in love with the neon-lit streets, the affable residents, and the wild nightlife. Osaka is genuinely the perfect city in my eyes. Not to mention its considerably cheaper than Tokyo. Meiji found me an internship in graphic design, and I worked with a relatively small advertising company. The work was really engaging, as every day was pretty much a different task - plus the work they assigned to me was actual work they sent out to clients, so I felt like a valued member of the team. Living in cyberpunk Osaka gave me so much inspiration too, I felt like I was at my creative peak. Osaka is also incredibly well connected to other parts of Japan, so I was taking every opportunity I could to make short day trips and such to other cities. I’ve got a feeling this’ll be one of those trips I tell my kids about, cheers Meiji!

Ever since I was little I want to go to Japan. Finally I got the chance and it is probably better than the dream! The internship was 1 month in Kyoto which is a beautiful and very magic city. I speak to Meiji and ask if I can do the internship here and they helped me to find the company with the accomodations. Every day was really fun even working days, and I every day did something new. The food was really delicious I cannot believe! I took many pictures and made many memories that I will take forever, it really was the best days of my life. I recommend Meiji to everyone and I also recommend Kyoto Japan to everyone :D

This was my first ever internship and I think it is the best I will ever do. Going to Hokkaido was a big change for me, you might expect that the weather is completely different. In fact, I have never seen so much snow in my life, it was so much! I did my 2 month internship at an amazing guesthouse and cafe in Sapporo. I already speak conversational Japanese so this was a good opportunity for me to use it every day, and I made so many friends in the process. First I was not so sure that Sapporo was the right place for me but after speaking with Meiji they assured me it would be great. Thank you very much for your help Meiji. You gave me one of the best experience in my life, my accommodation was so good, and I got to see a new city that is so different from my home.

If you're anything like me you’re looking for an internship in Japan and you're tirelessly looking through all the reviews of each and every internship provider trying to find the best one. If you’re reading this I’d advise you to stop now because you’ve found it!! This was my first, and already probably the best internship of my life. It has been a lifelong dream to live in Japan and I fiiiiiinally made it happen. Seriously, no regrets. The people in Japan are just as nice as they’re said to be, and I felt welcomed everywhere I went even as the classic loud obnoxious Aussie I am. I only wish I knew more of the language, so I could really interact with them! Meiji were superb from start to finish. The application was quick, they showed genuine care for my interests, and they found me the best possible company to work with. Nothing but happy!

Japan is an amazing place to go abroad and to do an internship! I have learned so much from my time there. I came back as a different, more open-minded and mature person. I wish the experience lasted longer but one month in Kyoto was already awesome. Japan is a safe country and I had a really great time sightseeing in Kyoto with everyone. I have met some amazing people and I wonder if we will be able to meet each other again. I would love to, because going through an adventure like this together creates strong bonds and those people are quite important to me. And the food guys... Japanese food is so yummy!! I miss it so much, I tried to cook a katsu kare, but it was nothing like the original one haha.

I had a fun and impactful work experience in Sapporo thanks to Meiji Internships. I could feel that they were doing their best to match the right intern with the right internship. I was a bit scared to feel homesick, but everything went well and I was always busy working, learning and having fun. Moreover, I wasn't alone there, as there was a Meiji community including the staff, the other interns, and some Japanese volunteers. We were going out often on weekends and listening to everyone's experience. My best memory is when we went on a weekend trip to a ski resort. We went there by bus (approximately 40 minutes from Sapporo) and I could find all the necessary equipment for rental at a reasonable price. We had so much fun and we created unforgettable memories!