Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) is currently accepting applications for its fully paid internship program, the METI Japan Internship Program 2025. This initiative, which is open to international students from qualified nations, links Japanese small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) that are experiencing a labor shortage with talent from across the world.
The internship offers flexible participation choices in two formats: online and on-site in Japan. Interns will obtain practical experience, professional skills, and exposure to Japanese business culture by working with Japanese companies in a variety of industries, including finance.
This program promotes worldwide networking and cross-cultural exchange in addition to assisting Japanese companies with innovation and international expansion. Students and young professionals have a fantastic opportunity to advance their professions and support global cooperation at the same time.
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Host Country: Japan
Hosted By: Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI)
Opportunity Type: International internships, Internships
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to advanced-skilled professionals and students who are citizens of qualifying developing nations (see the official website to verify eligibility).
- In addition to supporting the program’s goals, applicants must be open to working with Japanese businesses to advance internationalization and global business development.
- Either Japanese or English proficiency is necessary.
- Candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 40 on August 25, 2025.
- An enrollment or graduation certificate and a letter of recommendation from an organization or university are required.
- In order to finish the necessary training and internship at the assigned host company, participants must be available.
- Those who have already taken part in METI internships between FY2016 and FY2024 are not eligible.
Benefits:
- For the duration of their METI internship, interns will be covered by insurance.
- There will be pre-internship training available, which will include key facts and a program overview.
- Participants will have the chance to get a personal look at Japanese workplace culture.
- Interns visiting Japan will receive assistance with their visas.
- We’ll pay for round-trip airfare to and from Japan.
- On-site interns will be provided with lodging.
- If personal computers are needed for internship tasks, companies may supply them.
- Daily activity assistance allowances will be given to interns:
- Online internships pay ¥1,000 per day (equal to local cash).
- The daily rate for internships on-site is ¥3,000.
- Both parties gain from the program: Japanese businesses gain from greater global participation, and interns acquire useful skills and foreign experience.
- For international students looking to advance their careers, this is a fantastic paid internship opportunity in Japan.
Deadline: 30 May 2025
