Location
  • Japan
    • Tokyo

Program Details

Timeframe
Summer
Housing
Apartment
Weekly Hours
40

Pricing

Starting Price
5885
Price Details
$5,885 (4 weeks)
$8,562 (8 weeks)
$11,775 (12 weeks)
What's Included
Accommodation Activities SIM cards Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Meals Travel Insurance
Jun 17, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
19 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Our award-winning program gives students the opportunity to spend the summer developing their professional skills on a full-time internship in Tokyo. Live and work in this unique city and build unique experience that will help you stand out in an increasingly competitive job market.

Work within your industry of choice with over 30 fields to choose from, including Entrepreneurship, IT, Business, Green Technology and Marketing/PR. Absolute Internship organises company visits, career development workshops as well as cultural activities, day trips and weekend excursions to help you gain valuable industry insights and explore Japan.

This program includes high-quality central housing, visa support cultural activities, group dinners, trips and 24/7 on-site support from our Program Coordinator.

Absolute Internship has been featured in the New York Times, BBC News, Bloomberg, and Forbes Magazine. We have placed 4000+ interns at 800+ companies worldwide.

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Program Highlights

  • Take the next step along your career path with a world-class internship in your industry of choice.
  • Gain professional skills through career speaker events, company visits and career workshops.
  • Build unique experience that will help you stand out in a rapidly expanding job market.
  • Discover Tokyo on after-work activities and explore Japan on day and weekend trips.
  • Live in a multicultural environment with fellow Absolute Interns from across the globe. Enjoy 24/7 onsite support from your Absolute Internship Coordinator.

Program Reviews

4.71 Rating
based on 14 reviews
  • 5 rating 92.86%
  • 4 rating 0%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 7.14%
  • Growth 4.45
  • Support 4.45
  • Fun 4.65
  • Housing 4.35
  • Safety 4.95
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Alex
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Absolute Tokyo

My time with Absolute Internship was amazing and really eye opening both in the work force, learning new skill and technique but also socially, meeting a wide range of people who I now cherish. I was placed in Tokyo, Japan the opportunities this granted me while out there have become core memories for the rest of my life. I worked remotely which was surprisingly helpful as I could manage my work a long side trips. It meant the world to me to see parts or my childhood like Pokémon and Nintendo all around me. So from day one I could tell it was going to be an unforgettable trip. Additionally, the friends that I made along the way elevated my experience even more!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Experiencing the work time rush on the trains was a crazy experience but as long as you stay focused and confident you'll be just fine!
Pros
  • Amazing support from staff
  • Friends for life
  • Travel opportunities
Cons
  • Expensive
2 people found this review helpful.
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Luis
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Japan is a Wonderland

The company and the people was the best thing about my experience I met so many amazing people in Japan and created such special bonds with everyone! I could not begin to describe how rewarding the whole experience was. As a Computer Science student at "Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education" I worked at "Irvine Systems" company in Tokyo from August 2024 to Decemeber 2024 I found this opportunity through the internship agency "Absolute", it was so much fun, I learned a lot of things, developed new skills, grew as a person, and made many great friendships while I was there. So many memories that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Japan has such a unique and authentic culture and getting to experience it was amazing!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Internshipping in another country with such unique culture like Japan is the most life changing experience one can have
Pros
  • Looks great on CV
  • Makes great friendships
  • Gets fully immersion in another culture
Cons
  • Housing may not be the best
  • Long Programs may not include as many experiences as short programs
  • I lost contact with the internship team for most of my stay
7 people found this review helpful.
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Federica
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An unforgettable experience

Tokyo was a truly amazing experience that helped me grow personally and professionally so much. I had the opportunity to live for two months in a city that is very safe, very welcoming and full of activities and places to visit.
I would recommend it to everyone!
Also, you get to know people from all over the world, a completely new culture I fell in love with and if you want a new language too.
My working experience was just perfect: I experienced the field I requested (even if it doesn’t happen for everyone) and I worked alongside with both Japanese and foreign people so it was a very stimulating environment. I had the opportunity to be involved in some projects and develop my skills while learning new ones

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
People get in line for everything! So get ready to get used to be very respectful toward the walking habits of Japanese people
Pros
  • Safety
  • Hospitality
  • Food
Cons
  • Natural disasters
  • Strict social rules
  • Weather
18 people found this review helpful.
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Shinrea
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great support!

I thought the program coordinators made it easy to seek advice or ask questions, which was a really valuable resource! I felt supported throughout the experience by the program. Tokyo is a great place to spend a month or two in, and there is no shortage of things to do or places to explore in the area or even around other parts of Japan.
The opportunity to work as an intern at a company in Tokyo was also valuable and made me seriously consider working in Tokyo in the future. I would highly recommend to students who are interested in that possibility, as you'll get a taste of daily life in Tokyo and potentially the work culture there.

17 people found this review helpful.
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Lucia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great Experience

Absolute Internship provides its interns with such a nice community while abroad and the trips and activities we were able to go on were a highlight of my time overseas. I felt more secure knowing I had people I could reach out to and I loved the company I interned at. Your experience may vary depending on where you intern but I think you can make the most of wherever you work. Absolute Internship was also very helpful in coordinating transportation and the housing situation was very convenient.

14 people found this review helpful.
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Lubna
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Life Changing Experience

During my study abroad program in Japan, I had an incredible opportunity to dive deep into the culture and language. I also explored various cities, from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the historic temples of Kyoto. I participated in local events and tried traditional Japanese foods, which allowed me to understand and appreciate the nuances of Japanese life. I made life-long friends with the program students and engaged in numerous cultural exchanges that greatly enhanced my experience. Overall, my time in Japan was a remarkable journey of learning and personal growth.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Seeing japanese culture and being in awe. You always hear so much about it. But seeing it in real life is different. They were the nicest and most organized people I ever met and they have such a respect for rules that I never saw before. Seeing the shrines and their culture was really a privilege and I am so happy I got the opportunity to do so.
Pros
  • Culture
  • Make friends
  • Amazing food
Cons
  • Hot weather in japan
  • accommodation was a bit small but that is expected of japan
  • You have to pay extra if you do not want a roommate
17 people found this review helpful.
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Mitchell
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Very helpful, well-organized, fulfilling, and of course fun

Very helpful, well-organized, fulfilling, and of course fun program that paired me up with a great company that matched my interests and helped me develop useful skills and knowledge in the field. I was very happy with the company I was placed in and I think Absolute Internship did a good job hearing me out about what I wanted out of the program and was able to find a company to help meet those interests. I had no complaints about our accommodations or where they were located and the staff on site were very kind and supportive and were always available to talk or help if needed.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
If possible, study basic Japanese or even better develop fluency or semi-fluency to get around to places you may not otherwise have without knowing the language, plus you will be able to converse with the locals more
Pros
  • In Tokyo where there is a lot to do
  • If internship is hybrid or remote, it gives you more time to go out and explore
  • Very friendly and helpful coordinators there for whenever you need them
Cons
  • Communication about upcoming events/opportunities should be announced further in advance
  • Have to figure out how to get back to the airport on your own (no complimentary shuttle/limo offered)
  • Wish more money was provided for transportation
18 people found this review helpful.
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Samantha
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience!!!

My internship in Tokyo was an amazing opportunity. I got to experience so many things that I wouldn't have been able to if I had just visited on my own, and I got to experience them with a group of people from all over the world! My program activities were much more in depth than I could have ever imagined (we even stayed at a fancy hotel with a spa, all included in the price)! I was so impressed by the housing as well, and it felt like an apartment for the summer with everyone in the program. My internship itself was a great experience, and they even hired me on to work as a paid intern remotely for the year. It was a bit tough finding one that worked out for my preferences in the beginning, but the Absolute staff was very accommodating and got me the in-person position that I was wanting. I highly recommend, Japan was incredible!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
It was pretty scary to navigate the train system by myself for the first time, but we had gone once as a group before and I was able to figure it out from there. It also helps that I became proficient in Japanese before going, but plenty of people in the group weren't fluent and still did fine!
Pros
  • New food
  • Group activities
  • Great resume builder
Cons
  • Being away from family
  • A bit hard to get financial aid
  • My program came to an end eventually ):
35 people found this review helpful.

Questions & Answers

Hi Asha! Currently, Absolute Internships does not offer culinary internships. They do offer hospitality and tourism internships though, which may be a feasible alternative.