International Internship - Tokyo

Our incredible internships in Japan offer invaluable professional experience in one of Asia’s most influential cities, helping you grow your global network and enhance your resume. With endless opportunities across a wide range of industries, Tokyo is home to some of the world’s leading companies.

Overview

We offer successful applicants the chance to gain valuable work experience in the commercial, economic and financial capital of Japan. During your internship abroad, you will gain hands-on professional experience and build a network for your future career. Your internship in Tokyo will make you stand out from your peers.

Partnering with a range of companies, organizations, and NGOs, our program supports professional development for all backgrounds and experience levels. Whether you're a student or recent graduate, this opportunity will boost your CV.

Your program includes accommodation, airport pickup, cultural events, career development workshops, 24/7 support, alumni coaching, and more. Our award-winning programs have been featured in CNN, TIME, Forbes, and more.

Available programmes

In Person internships: Combine first-class professional experience and culture immersion with an in-person internship in global cities.

Blended internships: Blend the best of in-person and virtual experiences in one! Start with a 4-week internship abroad, then continue remotely with the same company for 2–8 weeks. Gain up to 12 weeks of international experience and professional growth with adaptability, accessibility, and lower travel costs.

Digital Nomad internships: Travel to an exciting international destination and work remotely. Live and work like a local!

Remote internships: Make your resume shine and grow your network, wherever you are - all you need is your laptop. Our virtual internship programme includes a remote internship to fit your schedule, best-in-class career advancement training and twelve-month access to exclusive, real-time keynote career talks from global business leaders.

What’s Included

• Guaranteed internship

• Exclusive workshop series

• Professional development materials

• Career advancement training (Pre-program DDI International workplace personality and skills assessment, training resources covering interviews, international working, personal branding and workplace success, online training through videos, podcasts, articles, quizzes and projects, training in communication, teamwork, leadership, professionalism, career management and more, a certificate upon completion, and CV improvement tool to help showcase your internship experience to future employers)

• Alumni success coaching

• Global community & network

• Alumni success coaching

• CV improvement tool

• 24/7 support

• Visa support

• Accommodation (if applicable)

• Airport pickup

• Cultural & social events

Duration

• Between 4 and 12 weeks, depending on the programme.

Start Dates

You can start your internship at the time that suits you – we offer internship start dates every month, all-year-round.

Time Commitment

In-person programmes usually demand a full-time commitment for your internship (40 hours a week).

Remote and Digital Nomad programmes can be full-time (40 hours a week) or part-time (10, 20 or 30 hours a week).

Program Fees & Financial Support

Your program fee covers your internship placement, accommodation and regular cultural excursions, giving you support both inside and outside the workplace.

We also offer need-based financial aid, discounts and flexible payment options to help make our programs more accessible.

We offer five full-ride scholarships for our remote program each year, covering the full program fee.

UK students may be eligible for $500 off if they receive a Maintenance Loan of over £7,700 per year in England or Wales, or a Maintenance Grant/bursary in Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Additional discounts may be available for:

• Students at our 150+ partner universities

• Previous participants

• Siblings of previous participants

• Participants who refer a friend

Our team can also help you explore available funding options and payment plans based on your circumstances.

About The Intern Group

With over 1,000+ five-star reviews, The Intern Group is the leading provider of award-winning internship programmes, online and abroad, in the USA, Europe, Asia, Australia and Latin America. Become part of our 15,000+ global alumni network and embark on your international tech journey today to unlock your full potential!