Location
  • Japan
    • Tokyo
Length
6 to 24 weeks
Industry
Accounting Advertising Architecture Arts Business Communications Computer Science Criminal Justice Design Economics Engineering Film Finance Healthcare International Business International Relations Journalism Law Marketing Music Public Policy Social Work Startups Technology Tourism +15

Program Details

Compensation
Unpaid
Timeframe
Academic Year Fall Maymester Spring Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Apartment
Age Min.
18

Pricing

Starting Price
3409
Price Details
* Accommodation (if requested)
* Airport pick up
* A leading internship in your field of interest (we offer all sectors)
* 24/7 support from our full time Tokyo team
* Alumni career coaching
* Social and cultural events with our large international community of interns in Tokyo!
* Professional development tools and workshop

Program fees do not include visa fees, flights, insurance or daily food & drink. Please refer to our website for all of our scholarship and grant opportunities.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Meals Travel Insurance Visa
Feb 09, 2024
Aug 01, 2024
133 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

We offer successful applicants the chance to gain invaluable 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 will boost your professional development. We offer programs for people of all backgrounds and experience levels. Current student or recent graduate? Take this chance to gain experience that will make your resume stand out!

Your program includes accommodation, airport pick up, regular social and cultural events, professional development tools and workshop, 24/7 emergency assistance, a one on one alumni career coaching session and many other great benefits. Our leading international internship programs have been featured in CNN, Time, Forbes and more.

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Program Highlights

  • Have a top-class international internship in Tokyo! Our personalized process ensures that you will be working in the industry sector of your choice, in a role that is tailored to your professional goals.
  • It makes your resume stand out! As one of millions of young people applying for their first job, you need to find a way to jump off the page! An internship abroad in one of the best economies in the world will make you stand out.
  • Make friends and professional networks in Tokyo and from all over the world!
  • Have an amazing life experience in Japan! We know that moving to a new place can be nerve-racking. That's why our team on the ground is there to give you support 24/7.
  • Be part of a global community and network with like-minded individuals around the globe.

Program Reviews

4.92 Rating
based on 37 reviews
  • 5 rating 91.89%
  • 4 rating 8.11%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Growth 4.7
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.95
  • Housing 4.4
  • Safety 5
Showing 9 - 16 of 37 reviews
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Christal
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Tokyo 6-week internship

T.I.G made me feel welcomed as soon as I landed at the Narita airport. Shuttle service delivered and the accommodation was more than I expected.
Erika has been an ABSOLUTE GEM! She has made this experience so memorable and ensured that we were all entertained and safe throughout this entire journey. Alisha was also exceptional, I just had more dealings with Erika. If we needed anything from keeping warm, to helpful traveling tips to making sure that all of well-being was dealt with promptly. T.I.G excursions were very authentic and memorable that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

THANK YOU ERIKA and I wish you an ABUNDANCE of BLESSINGS for the future.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Go to EVERYTHING that you can experience. T.I.G really give you the BEST experience and most luxurious.
Pros
  • Erika
  • Excursions
  • Environment
Cons
  • Earthquake
  • Missing Family
85 people found this review helpful.
Response from The Intern Group

Thank you Christal for sharing your experience! We are glad that you have had an enriching experience and we look forward to seeing where your career takes you.

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Dahrian
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

It's the people!

The Tokyo, Japan Internship has been amazing! But if there is one thing that has made this internship the best experience it has been Erika. After a bumpy start to my internship journey (delayed start) if it wasn't for Erika helping me navigate my internship here in Tokyo I really don't think I would have been able to get the quality i have experienced over this period of time. Erika has gone above and beyond regarding the full package experience while here in Tokyo, from organizing large group discussions and events effortlessly to finer details to ensure the culture is respected and experienced to the fullest! I cannot fault Erika's expertise through this life changing time of my life. It really is the people, the relationships and experiences that bring quality to this internship and Erika should be valued because of this. Thank you Erika I know that not only in my personal but also professional career you have added such value. All the best

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Raw duck, it was really nice!
Pros
  • Culture
  • Career experience
  • Excursions
Cons
  • Not enough time to see everything!
89 people found this review helpful.
Response from The Intern Group

Thank you Dahrian for sharing your experience! We are glad that you have had an enriching experience and we look forward to seeing where your career takes you.

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Jan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Far Exceeded all Expectations!

Far exceeded all expectations!! By far the best part of this internship/experience was all the amazing people and activities. I never considered the level of detail or organisation that the excursions would have. Then of course I met a lot of wonderful people from all around the world, some of these people I’m sure I will keep in touch with! This truly changed my overall experience for the better. The internship was well organised and my host company was very accommodating, plus I learned a lot along the way!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Horse sashimi…. Was actually very good!
Pros
  • Pushing yourself to new experiences
100 people found this review helpful.
Response from The Intern Group

Thank you Jan for sharing your experience! We are glad that you have had an enriching experience and we look forward to seeing where your career takes you.

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Chris
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Internship in Japan

The whole program was a wonderful experience. The group helped with the difficult parts like housing and the internship placement. They also provided lots of fun activities every weekend. Overall the experience was wonderful and the coordinators were super helpful with everything. Great way to experience Tokyo and Japanese culture while building your resume at the same time. Allowed for lots of different job opportunities and even had options for online work. Great experience for anyone looking for internships.

88 people found this review helpful.
Response from The Intern Group

Thank you Chris for sharing your experience! We are glad that you have had an enriching experience and we look forward to seeing where your career takes you.

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Jose Andres
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My experience in Tokyo as an intern

The experience I had during my six-month internship was terrific, satisfying, complete, and I’m my opinion it is undoubtedly highly recommended.
Moreover, I believe this is essential before professional life, thus I am grateful to have had this opportunity.

This internship is well designed and it provides plenty options to meet new interns, there were always activities that allowed me to meet new interns and visit new places. Therefore, It is great for a network expansion, friendships and traveling.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Whale, horse and poisonous fish.
101 people found this review helpful.
Response from The Intern Group

Thank you Jose for sharing your experience! We are glad that you have had an enriching experience and we look forward to seeing where your career takes you.

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Renata
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Tokyo Internship

I have had an amazing time here! During these two months I've had the opportunity to work with professionals and learn a lot about marketing and startups, which where the fields I've worked in.
Living and working in Japan has had a huge impact on my everyday life. Now how know what it feels like being reallt far from home and having to rely just on myself and on my skills to sort out problems and difficult situations.
Thanks to the InternGroup I've experienced super funny and heartwarming moments, thanks to Erica and Alysha, our coordinators, who where always there to help and share valuable moments together!

133 people found this review helpful.
Response from The Intern Group

Thank you Renata for sharing your experience! We are glad that you have had an enriching experience and we look forward to seeing where your career takes you.

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Martina
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

International internship in Tokyo

Got the chance to spent 2 months in Tokyo. Overall Japan is an amazing place to live in and to get to know different culture and traditions.
Although it’s really far from Europe lifestyle, we overcome every obstacles thanks to our coordinator Erika. She is one of a kind and always willing to help for any difficulties. If you are keen on doing something outside your comfort zones going overseas in a country like Japan will be one of your best memories.
You will learn to manage your working life in a big city and gain knowledge of Japanese lifestyle

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Everything is surprising here in Japan, from the amazing bathroom till the highest building. But one that amazes me the most is that they have a real solution for every inconvenience.
119 people found this review helpful.
Response from The Intern Group

Thank you Martina for sharing your experience with us! We are glad that you have had an enriching experience and we look forward to seeing where your career takes you.

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Fabio
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Unforgettable experience in Tokyo

This is my experience in Tokyo Program.
Really recommend if you, like I was, are looking for a international experience.
Fast and easy to apply, within 3 months everything was scheduled for my program.
The TIG team in Tokyo is great, especially the experience coordinator Erika. Professional and easy going person, always ready to help if issues happen.
I had some misunderstandings during my the placement with the internarional team at the beginning of the process (that's the only reason for the 4/5) but no big deal.
Of course there are things that can be managed better, but for what concerns the overall experience in Tokyo is a 100/100.

Pros
  • Great in person assistance
  • Beautiful organised events
  • Building with the others
Cons
  • Not really clear communication during the application process
  • Often internship are not paid
241 people found this review helpful.
Response from The Intern Group

Thank you Fabio for sharing your candid experience! We are glad that you have had an enriching experience overall and we look forward to seeing where your career takes you.

Questions & Answers

Hi Abu, thanks for your question. There are no specific requirements. We evaluate candidates as a whole based on your CV/resume, cover letter (should you choose to submit one) and your performance in the interview. We evaluate your previous professional and/or academic experience, enthusiasm, goals and motivations.