The Japan Business Internship program at BYU gives students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on work experience in Japan. Past placements have included internships in finance, engineering, information technology, translation/localization, and others. The application deadline is typically in October for internships taking place during the following Spring/Summer.
Finding an Internship
One of the biggest challenges to interning in Japan is finding an opportunity. While we do our best to identify great opportunities for students admitted to the Japan Business Internship program, we cannot guarantee placements. Students are strongly encourage to also look for opportunities on their own. Those who find their own placement are given a discount on the internship program cost. To help find internships, we have compiled the list below of companies and websites that occasionally have internship opportunities.
Additionally, past students have also found success in networking. Reach out to friends, family, or other people you know in Japan and explain to them that you want to find a internship during your summer vacation. Many people are willing to help, and this can result in some unique opportunities you may not find otherwise.
It takes effort, but the experience you will have in Japan is worth it!
If you have found an internship and would like information about class credit, visa support, health insurance while in Japan, or financial aid, please contact the Japan internship director.
- Sony Group
- The Sony Group company has an active job board, including internships in Japan for international students. For face-to-face internships in Japan, they assist with airfare and living expenses.
- Career Forum Net
- The Career Forum organizes job fairs such as the Boston Career Forum. They also advertise internships on their website. The link above will take you to the internship search page. You may also find internship advertisements by navigating to the participating companies list of specific career fairs and browsing the job opportunities there.
- TokyoDev
- This site is a job board that advertises technology jobs in Japan for English speakers. While most of these are for full-time positions after graduation, internship may occasionally be posted.
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