Zentern Internships - Amazing Internships Japan

I will never be able to thank Zentern enough!! In 1 month they changed my life. First of all, what struck me at the beginning pushing me to rely on them was the incredible care and attention of Noa, Satomi and all the other staff, to every question, concern and wish of mine. They always answered me very quickly providing detailed information so I always felt very assured and cuddled. The first interview I had with the Zentern staff confirmed all my expectations and I was more than enthusiastic in applying for an internship with Zentern. They perfectly understood my background and needs, and they planned the interview with the Japanese company most suitable for me. It all began in September and now I am doing the internship within the company I like most! I am learning so many things and I am improving my Japanese as well. It hasn’t passed a week yet, but - unlike most internships - they encourage you to do research and submit proposals and your ideas. It’s fantastic!! I definitely recommend Zentern!!

My experience with Zentern was great, my goal was to stay in Japan and they found a company that was willing to hire. After 3 month I got offered a full time position. From the beginning the communication was fast and reliable, moving to another country is never an easy process but the Zentern team was always there to help. They got me an internship with a e-commerce company, where I got to put in practice my business/marketing degree. If you don’t speak Japanese like I did you don’t need to worry too much as they will make sure to find an English friendly environment. Zentern also organises a few events for all the interns, in order to get to know each other. This was awesome and made my stay in Japan even more enjoyable. If you want to do an internship, gain experience, have fun while in Japan and potentially stay here, I definitely recommend Zentern.

I applied to Zentern and they were brilliant! They found me a brilliant internship with a media and marketing agency based in Tokyo quickly, they provided support during the interview process and the internship. My internship supervisor was very friendly and communicative. The work I was given helped me work on all aspects of the business. I could never get bored, and I was constantly learning. I even extended my internship and just finished, hoping to stay in touch!

Through my internship through Zentern with Rigel Jewelry, I’ve been able to have a small taste of what it’s like working in advertising and social media, ultimately organizing and executing a 2 day jewelry photoshoot. While my typical day varied as the photoshoot planning progressed, I was trusted with ample creative freedom and responsibility which allowed me to grow in confidence and take ownership of the projects that I worked on. In the beginning, most of my work involved research via instagram and pinterest on different jewelry photography trends and concepts. When I presented my findings and how I thought these ideas could be incorporated into Rigel Jewelry’s own marketing to the jewelry company owner, to my pleasant surprise, he left practically all of the creative decisions up to me. This trend continued as I shopped for props, found models and a location, and even on the day of the photoshoot, most decisions were left up to me. While it was overwhelming having so much responsibility for the first time, it was also empowering and helped me build both confidence and a sense of personal accountability for the project which I think are valuable principles to carry into any job or school environment. Though getting work experience is of course valuable, don't forget to enjoy your time in Japan! There are so many interesting people and places so have fun! While internships sometimes get a bad reputation for being boring or not as exciting as other summer activities, my internship had the perfect mixture of fun and work.

My internship was an amazing experience that allowed me to grow in many ways. My mentors were very kind and gave me time to become familiar with the workspace, and allowed me to work on projects that I was passionate about. I ended up making a lot of progress and completing the project I was assigned in the given time. I learned that it is important to get to know your mentors and colleagues well because they can assist you in many different ways and feel more welcome. Also, make sure that you are having fun, and spending your time working on something that you are interested in is a big role in how well the internship goes.

I found this internship to be a very good experience for me. As a had a lot of time over the summer, I think that it allowed me to be very productive and learn new skills. Finding the internship for me was a very smooth process as I was accepted to the first place that I interviewed at. Then internship overall was also very easy as the people at Haloworld were able to give me tasks that were just to my level. Even though I did run into some technical issues, I think that I was able to help the company with a new robot that they were creating. I was not sure that to expect when I first signed up for this internship but I was very happy with how it turned out. If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change? I would not have tried to learn ROS in about two weeks because programing languages and not that easy to learn. Even though I was able to make a few programs, it might have been more beneficial to have started to build the robot from the start. Nevertheless, I think that I will be able to apply the skills that I learned in Ros sometime in the future.

I worked at a young, English speaking company. There I focused on replacing a plastic part of an electronic fluid analyser with a paper part. I got to implement my knowledge of environmental sciences and additionally I learned a new skills in 3D modeling, working with laser cutters, 3D-printing. Luckily Zentern found an English speaking company because my Japanese is very bad. The initial experience with Zentern and the proces of finding an internship went very well, there was a lot of contact and they listened to my requests very well. They found two possible companies for me to choose from, I decided for the first one and I wasn’t disappointed. Japan is a super interesting country to do an internship. When living in Tokyo you really get to know how Japan is, instead of being a tourism where you only get a glimpse of Japan and see mostly the touristy places. Don’t waste a single day in Tokyo, there is more than enough to do in the city to not get bored for years.

Completed an online internship through Zentern. They found something within a few weeks and I was very happy how smooth the process was. By interning online, I knew it would be difficult to meet the whole team but I got to meet a few people through online events and was in touch with my supervisor daily. Even without being at the office, I was able to get a few skills and realized that it doesn't matter where you do the work, it is how you do it and if you can do it. Honestly it was a small investment and a huge return for me, career and education-wise. Happy I did this and very happy with Zentern and their support.

My experience was quite unique since I worked in a very small company in direct contact with my employer. He was incredibly helpful in sharing all of his insights about the job to make me grow more confident each day and by the end of the internship he offered me the position of English teacher in his school. The support from the program made my stay smooth and comfortable and the group of interns provided me with a network to socialize in the free time. In conclusion It was a great opportunity all around. Come to Japan ready to get out of your comfort zone and you will have the time of your life. Give your best during the working hours but don’t be afraid ask for help and point out things that aren’t working for you. Lastly have fun in your free time, experiment and take advantage of the possibility to go out with other interns to form some great relationships.

From March to July I worked at a young, English speaking company. There I focused on replacing a plastic part of an electronic fluid analyser with a paper part. I got to implement my knowledge of environmental sciences and additionally I learned a new skills in 3D modeling, working with laser cutters, 3D-printing. Luckily Zentern found an English speaking company because my Japanese is very bad. The initial experience with Zentern and the proces of finding an internship went very well, there was a lot of contact and they listened to my requests very well. They found two possible companies for me to choose from, I decided for the first one and I wasn’t disappointed. Japan is a super interesting country to do an internship. When living in Tokyo you really get to know how Japan is, instead of being a tourism where you only get a glimpse of Japan and see mostly the touristy places. Don’t waste a single day in Tokyo, there is more than enough to do in the city to not get bored for years.

Because of COVID-19, my plans to study in Japan for this fall semester fell through and I needed to find an online internship to do instead so I applied to Zentern. They were brilliant! They found me a brilliant internship with a media and marketing agency based in Tokyo quickly, they provided support during the interview process and during the internship. My internship supervisor was very friendly and communicative. The work I was given helped me work on all aspects of the business. I could never get bored, and I was constantly learning. I even extended my internship and just finished, hoping to stay in touch! I do want to complete another internship with Zentern, and this time I would like to attend in person rather than remotely, once the travel restrictions are lifted.

I started my internship in the beginning of October at an international media company. The internship was all online and had flexible hours allowing me to combine my school work with my internship. At first I was not very convinced on how this would be a good work experience but after a quick meeting with Zentern and their staff, a virtual internship in Japan would be the best option for me and glad I did apply! Just a big shout out to Terry from Zentern who guided me through everything. Zentern offers the best value in terms of prices and what kind of experience you get. They check in with you and offer fun virtual events. I joined a Japanese tea ceremony and was amazed how much fun it was and how much I learned. Through my internship I learned more about video / audio editing, storytelling and marketing. Usually I would communicate with my supervisor Nakamura-san or Josh who would share all the video material with me to work on. I was confident with my Adobe Suite skills but learned more than I thought I would in a short time. Some weeks I was busy for many days and hours while other weeks were a bit quieter. For an online internship you need to be able to have fairly good time-management skills to plan in the work and finish by the given deadline. Luckily my internship was pretty relaxed and they made sure they didn't overwhelm me with too much workload so I could focus on school too. I am surprised how smooth it went and how much fun it was. In the end I extended it by 4-weeks so I will work until the end of this year hoping to be able to fly to Japan next Summer or Winter 2021 for a physical internship. I know it is hard to visualize an online internship and you might be worried on how to combine this with school or free time but trust me, it is super easy. Companies understand that this is a learning experience and will sit down with you to discuss a work method that is most efficient and time-friendly for both parties. I learned that this is a super valuable, cheap and easy-to-get experience. I feel more confident and as many, wish I did it earlier.

As most of you, I planned to go to Thailand through Global & Virtual Internships. But after waiting for weeks, flying overseas didn't seem possible due to the pandemic. The GVI team kept me up to date and gave me a choice of either a full refund or switch to an online internship. Still wanting the work experience, I choose for the latter. GVI set me up with a company in Bangkok where I was able to continue my internship in the design field. I assisted with photo and video editing, improved their website and helped out with several marketing campaigns. The company was within the digital marketing field and communication was mainly in English. My plans now are to come over for an in-person internship in 2021 to join the team and live in Bangkok for several months! I just want to say thanks to GVI for being so accommodating and helping me find something in my field amidst the pandemic!

My university's program got cancelled due to COVID19 so was looking for other programs to join. At first I didn't think about Japan but found Zentern and thought their services fit what I was looking for. Doing something completely different felt very refreshing and worth it so I signed up. Within a week or so Zentern found me an online internship at a local Japanese import and export company. My boss was fluent in English and we met every other day or so through Zoom. She made sure I was given different types of tasks such as translation, contacting new clients or communicating with current clients. After some weeks she allowed me to run a few meetings with our clients because we were in the same timezone. I helped out with product preparations, creating brochures and learning more about how to work and communicate professionally. Of course I wish I could be in Fukuoka but even without being in the office, I felt I was given enough trust and responsibilities. I'm glad I could use my summer holiday to get some work experience through Zentern. The Zentern team responses very quickly, the people are very nice and understand what you're looking for. They'll check in with you to see how you're doing AND online Japanese lessons were included. We also had a few online seminars about how to utilize this internship experience, Japanese work culture and an e-meetup with other interns. All in all, I had a really good time and might do this again soon!

Hello, I’m Milo from Australia and just interned in Japan through Zentern early 2020. I am a Computer Science major and interned with an IT firm in Osaka. I’ve been to Japan before and was doubting between Osaka, Fukuoka or Okinawa. In the end I chose Osaka because I knew my way around and prefer smaller cities. My internship waas awesome. I didn’t have much work experience before but my boss Kuroki-san and colleagues were great. We mainly communicated in English and I was able to fully assist the team to develop custom-made software for one of our clients. The client was a big international firm so being fluent in English and being able to code was a perfect skill haha. People in Osaka are friendly and it was super easy to make friends. I actually planned going back this July but due to the pandemic my plans were cancelled. And that’s why I can’t recommend Zentern enough, instead of going to Japan I am currently working with another IT firm in Japan through their virtual internship program. Zentern has been great, they’re fast, reliable and take the time to get to know you. Prices were much cheaper too and I felt they had better relations with many Japanese companies. My coordinator in Osaka has been living here for a long time so he took us out to his favorite spots and places. The activities were fun too. I was finally able to visit Arashiyama and Uji. In doubt, just reach out to Zentern and see what your options are. Like everyone is saying you really got nothing to lose, only gain! For me, this is an experience that no one can ever take from me and I will always have. Good luck and I will be back in Japan soon!

Due to the pandemic my study abroad got cancelled. I like my summer holiday but felt I should work on my resume as well because I am graduating next year. Through my friend I found Zentern and within 1 week or so I could get started as a Media Intern with a company located in Japan. My manager was very nice and she always made sure I had some work to do. I helped out with video editing, some graphic designs and research. They gave me a recommendation letter and reference as well. I wish I could go over and meet the team but I felt like I was part of the team thanks to how much we communicated online and through Google meets. At first I didn't expect much but I really enjoyed having something to do during the day. I could plan my day how I liked and know that in the future, I will look for a job in media that preferably has perks like working from home! The Zentern team was very helpful and friendly. They exactly understood what I was looking for and felt their programs really have good quality compared to the others. Also, an internship for 500 euro was a very good investment for me. It's cheaper than the other programs I found online. I am actually thinking also to do another one during Christmas break but then shorter (4 weeks or so instead of 8). Thanks Zentern. I hope I can meet your team and my internship team sometime soon when I go to Japan!

Prices with Zentern were cheaper and the service sounded much better than other companies. Communication with Zentern and my company went great too. I requested an internship within UI/UX and graphic design and got a placement within a week or so. Due to my school projects, I had a portfolio ready so I was given several task such as designing our client's website which was a good challenge. I also did photo editing and made our company's website easier to navigate. I didn't expect to learn so much. It felt like an online course but with much more responsibilities and opportunities. It was so worth it! Still busy wrapping up my internship and planning to fly over to Japan next summer. Thanks Zentern team and see you next year!

My online internship was better than I expected! Zentern was able to find me an internship placement in digital marketing. It was a branding and advertising company located in Tokyo. I was partly in charge of their social media and research. I helped out with researching and analyzing different brands and countries our clients would like to launch their products in. For social media, they allowed me to create several marketing campaigns as well which was very exciting. The time difference was a bit difficult at some times but we always had a fixed meeting time and date where my internship roles would be discussed and where my work would be reviewed. I was able to work on my time-management skills and sometimes it felt like the office was just a few blocks away instead of another country! Maybe you are doubting whether or not to do it but just go for it! To me, this is the best way of getting work experience! I feel the team members at Zentern really know what you are looking for. My online internship was confirmed within a month. Good luck!

I am 19 and I come from Hong Kong. Though I haven't graduated from the university yet, I am always panicking about not being competitive and my knowledge at the moment is way not enough to fulfil the requirements of my future employers. My university provides 1 and a half month semester break in between two semesters, so I decided not to waste it and find something to enhance myself. Finding a suitable internship agency is hard. Not only does it need to be professional, but it also need to meet up my own expectations. The main reasons I chose Zentern at last is because of their friendliness and quick response (no My internship coordinator is amazing!). They replied my inquiries patiently and never send a robotic message, which I found them taking good care of every Zenterns. They also found me a good internship place which I met many new friends and explored a lot on Japanese cultures and Marketing and Event Planning field.

Hi everyone! My name is Kajal. I am a 21-years-old IT-student from the Netherlands. I have been in Tokyo for 5 months now. This experience wouldn't be possible if it weren't for Zentern. They have helped me from the start until the end. I've always wanted to study abroad or do an internship abroad. So I started to look for internships myself. As a 21-year-old student with no work experience in my field it is really hard to find an internship abroad. I almost thought of giving up, because it was really hard to find something. But then I looked for companies who could help me find an internship. Through a website called ikwilweg.nl I found Zentern. Zentern helped me beyond my expectations, because I always heard a lot of bad stuff about companies who help with internships, so at first I didn't wanted to consider one, but thank god I did. When I came here I didn't know anyone, but Zentern helped me so much these past five months. At first I thought how am I going to survive here on my own for so long, but then Zentern gave me so many opportunities to connect with other people. Even before I came to Japan Zentern helped me with a lot to make it my stay more comfortable and less stressful, because as a student you have to think about so many things like housing for example. Zentern didn't only help me with the basic things like looking for an internship and housing, but because of them I made friends for a lifetime and I was able to see more of Tokyo. Zentern really made this experience the best one for me. It is something I will never forget. So thank you Zentern for making this a unforgettable experience! If you ever consider going abroad then just take the risk, because some chances only come once in a lifetime! Lots of love from Kajal