Location
  • Japan
    • Tokyo
Length
4 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 J-Term Maymester Spring Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Apartment

Pricing

Starting Price
5421
Price Details
* Accommodation
* 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
Oct 31, 2023
Dec 09, 2023
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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 Reviews

4.88 Rating
based on 24 reviews
  • 5 rating 87.5%
  • 4 rating 12.5%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Growth 4.75
  • Support 4.95
  • Fun 4.95
  • Housing 4.5
  • Safety 5
Showing 1 - 8 of 24 reviews
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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!

6 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.
6 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
136 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.

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Juan Diego
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Tokyo Internship

Definitely one of the best experiences I've ever had. Undoubtedly, it made me grow a lot personally and better understand the work environment. I think the most valuable aspect of the internship was the help provided in order to make sure everything went smoothly, from the process of the interviews with the companies to the actual experiences in Tokyo. The staff was very friendly but professional enough to make you feel in a safe and serious environment.

Something to have in mind, the internship is as serious and valuable as you make it to be. Of course, they try to find you the best most fitting company, but I think it's your responsibility to take it seriously.

It was an experience that made me grow tons as a person and throughout the experiences made me realize the place I want to live in thanks to the opportunities it offers and incredibly safe and fun enviroment.

Pros
  • They make the process a lot easier
  • They provide help 24/7
  • Improve your CV and work experience in general
Cons
  • The accommodation is a bit expensive
155 people found this review helpful.
Response from The Intern Group

Thank you Juan 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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Fiammetta
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing! 😊

I really enjoyed the experience because I learned so much during this time and there was a good balance between work and fun. I have done things that I wouldn't have done otherwise just by working at home and it gave me an idea about what it will mean to work in the type of environment I want to work in. I would definitely recommend the program to anyone who is fresh out of university or has some time between a course and another. It's been an experience I will never ever forget. I really wish I could have stayed longer.

What would you improve about this program?
Not much, just the bed in the accommodation and I would add a small lamp on the desk.
237 people found this review helpful.
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Penn
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An Invaluable Experience

This experience truly blew away all expectations. With the help of the experience coordinators and the ease of The Intern Groups process it makes the whole experience memorable and unstressful. The company I was interning for was amazing, they were nothing but accommodating and welcoming, while challenging me to do the best I can in whatever work I did. I learned valuable skills while also improving on the skills I did have to work at a professional level. I met lifelong friends and made a network of professional acquaintances. It was the best experience I could've had with traveling abroad and an internship experience.

224 people found this review helpful.
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Zachary
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A good taste of how it is like to live in Japan

I have been to Japan quite a few times but coming for an internship is a brand new experience for me. Coming through the intern group I was able to experience actually living in Japan and not just being here as a tourist while they take care of most of the more complicated things. They connect you to great companies, and the staffs are very helpful throughout the whole program. A special shoutout to the Experience Coordinator who worked really hard planning events to make sure everyone has an amazing time during their time in Tokyo.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I will talk to people who live in the same apartment or from the same program more.
221 people found this review helpful.
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Gus
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

unforgettable experience!

I wish i could extend my time in the program! This was a once in a lifetime experience that i will never forget. The friends i made and the work experience i got was second to none. Plus you get to explore all aspects of Tokyo on the weekends which is super awesome. The events that are planned are really well thought out and really elevate your experience. I would happily do this experience again in Tokyo or somewhere new.

I would recommend this program to anyone wanting to try something new and get out of their comfort zone whilst building experience in their chosen career. After doing this experience i have not only grown more through industry experience, but also i have managed to develop more as a person by trying new foods and exploring places i never thought i would.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
the most suprising thing was being able to see mount Fuji up close and really apprciate all of its beauty
228 people found this review helpful.

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.