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Intern Abroad in Japan

Japan Internships

Intern in Japan with Intern Abroad HQ and discover the fusion of history, culture and tradition with progressive innovation and cutting-edge technology in this dream destination for interns. Our short-term Japan internship programs are based in Tokyo and Okinawa. Choose from Business, IT, Marketing, or Education internships in Tokyo, or Sea Turtle Conservation internships in Okinawa. With affordable fees and top rated internship programs, Intern Abroad HQ offers the best internship opportunities in Japan for students, graduates, career changers, and gap year travelers!

  • Program Fees from $2049 for 4 weeks
  • Includes arrangement of your placement, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, and 24/7 in-country support
  • Accommodation in shared lodging

  • Based in Tokyo or Okinawa

  • Internships begin every Monday

Fully hosted experience from $2049
Includes shared lodging accommodation
Start dates every Monday
Intern for 4 weeks to 24 weeks
Japanese language lessons available
Get job-ready with our Experiential Learning Curriculum
Suitable for English language speakers

Internship opportunities

Business Development Internships in Japan
Internship Abroad in Tokyo

Tokyo is the perfect destination for anyone interested in Japanese cultural immersion and learning about business from a Japanese perspective.

Information Technology Internships in Tokyo, Japan
Internship Abroad in Tokyo

Japan is one of the most well connected and technologically advanced countries in the world. Resume-building IT internships are available in Tokyo.

Marketing & Communication Internships in Japan
Internship Abroad in Tokyo

Marketing internships in Tokyo provide opportunities to build diverse skills, exploring strategies related to audience engagement, advertising, and more.

Sea Turtle Conservation Internships in Okinawa, Japan
Internship Abroad in Okinawa

Gain hands-on experience with crucial conservation efforts. Interns assist a leading sea turtle conservation organization, with year-round projects.

Popular add-ons & experiences in Japan

Take your internship to the next level with Intern Abroad HQ's affordable activity and tour add-ons in Japan! Explore your options below and learn how to book them once you've been accepted onto an internship program.

Activity: Calligraphy Lessons
Activity: Calligraphy Lessons

Shodo (or Japanese calligraphy) is deeply steeped in culture and evokes beauty with each brushstroke. Learn to create your own work of art with Japanese hiragana and kanji (Chinese characters).

$10
Activity: Japan Tour by Train (8 Night Package)
Activity: Japan Tour by Train (8 Night Package)

Join a guided tour of Japan’s top highlights. Explore iconic destinations like Kamakura, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, and Osaka, traveling by Shinkansen bullet train.

$2000
Activity: Kimono Dressing Workshop
Activity: Kimono Dressing Workshop

Take this opportunity to have fun in a kimono dressing workshop and have your photo taken too!

$30
Activity: Calligraphy Lessons
Activity: Calligraphy Lessons

Shodo (or Japanese calligraphy) is deeply steeped in culture and evokes beauty with each brushstroke. Learn to create your own work of art with Japanese hiragana and kanji (Chinese characters).

$10
Activity: Japan Tour by Train (8 Night Package)
Activity: Japan Tour by Train (8 Night Package)

Join a guided tour of Japan’s top highlights. Explore iconic destinations like Kamakura, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, and Osaka, traveling by Shinkansen bullet train.

$2000
Activity: Kimono Dressing Workshop
Activity: Kimono Dressing Workshop

Take this opportunity to have fun in a kimono dressing workshop and have your photo taken too!

$30

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What recent interns said about their experience

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Thomas Learoyd

The Youth Development & Education internship in Tokyo was a great experience to intern in Japan. I improved my Japanese language skills and enjoyed the opportunity a lot. It was very valuable to gain first hand experience in a Japanese education setting.

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Jiayi Qin

The Information Technology internship in Japan served as a critical stepping stone toward my long-term goal of becoming a skilled AI back-end developer capable of working in global tech environments. It has provided me not only with hands-on technical experience but also with crucial multicultural fluency. I enjoyed working on real-world AI projects and collaborating with a skilled, multicultural team. The internship enhance my personal development as I grew in adaptability, cross-cultural communication, and resilience under pressure. In terms of my professional development, I gained hands-on experience in AI backend development, system integration, and agile workflow within a global tech environment. The internship allowed me to build a career that is both technically profound and globally minded.

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Mahek Mishra

I enjoyed exploring a new country while learning the perspectives and the experiences of others that have been a part of my journey. The Marketing & Communications internship in Japan has refined my communication and organization skills. It has also helped me to develop in becoming more precise and more accurate with the quality of my work.

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Zhuoyue Chen

I gained a lot from the Marketing & Communications internship in Japan. learned how to create attractive promotional videos and posters and got to know the popular trends in the marketing aspect of IG. This will be very helpful for the marketing work I want in the future. I received good interview guidance and pre-departure support which helped me with the online interview and to adapt to life in Tokyo.

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