International Internships in Tokyo in more than 25 Fields

International Internships in Tokyo in more than 25 Fields

Location
  • Japan
    • Tokyo
Need-based funding, General grants/scholarships, 529 Plan eligibility, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding

Program Details

Timeframe
Summer
Housing
Apartment
Weekly Hours
40

Pricing

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
Oct 14, 2025
Mar 21, 2026
25 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.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

Internships in Japan offer valuable professional growth, cultural immersion, and a supportive community, though some found program coordination inconsistent and occasional mismatches in placements.

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.

The Team Behind Your Journey

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Impact 🌎

As an organization, we have a crucial corporate responsibility to sustainable change and reflect this through our thorough office recycling plan, sustainable travel plans for our programs, the dedication of our team to ethical diet practices, and monthly team volunteering efforts to make the cities in which we live a little more clean and brighter for future generations.

We take pride in our commitment to Diversity and Sustainability, and support you in your own individual efforts!

Program Reviews

4.56 Rating
based on 16 reviews
  • 5 rating 87.5%
  • 4 rating 0%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 6.25%
  • 1 rating 6.25%
  • Growth 4.4
  • Support 4.35
  • Fun 4.5
  • Housing 4.4
  • Safety 4.9
Showing 1 - 8 of 16 reviews
William
2/5
No, I don't recommend this program

Good internship and city but everything else was bad

Overall, the internship placement was very good, but the on-site program coordinators were terrible. The internship was in my area of study and provided a alot of professional growth, but the included trips left a alot to be desired. We were put in a hostel during one of our trips and were constantly nagged by the program coordinators if any of us broke a rule, even by one inch. We were constantly shouted at, and it created a tough environment. There was one coordinator who was respectful the whole time, but the others had an obviously poor attitude and should not be leading us, as it was most of our first time in Japan.

Overall, the program coordinator's attitude had a poor reflection of Absolute Internship and created a tense, zero-tolerance environment throughout the duration of the program. To Absolute Internship, hire coordinators with a good attitude. The crazy part is that there are very few negative reviews. I would advise using Absolute Internship only to be placed in an internship and do everything else on your own.

26 people found this review helpful.
Response from Absolute Internship

Hi William,

Thanks for taking the time to share these extra details. It’s wonderful to hear that the internship itself was a great fit for your studies and helped you grow professionally, that’s exactly what we aim for.

However, we’re sorry to hear that the environment outside of work felt so tense for you. Navigating Japan for the first time is a huge milestone, and we always want our students to feel supported, not stressed. While our coordinators do have to look out for the group's safety and follow local guidelines, it is never our intention to make anyone feel uncomfortable. We're glad to hear one of our team members stood out positively, but we always want communication to be respectful across the board.

We also appreciate your feedback regarding the hostel and the group trips. We want our travel experiences to be a fun, cultural break from work, so we are passing your notes about the accommodations and the team's approach straight to our program managers for internal review.

Thank you again for being upfront with us, and we wish you all the best with your career.

Melanie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

4-Week Experience

Absolute internship was a great experience. There were initial stresses with the internship aspect since I didn't get placed until the day I arrived in Tokyo, but I ended up meeting some incredible people and learning lots of new skills at work. Additionally, the staff at Absolute who were with us (program coordinators) in Tokyo were such lovely people. They were able to be reached very quickly and were very organized during planned trips with all the students. Furthermore, their friendly demeanor eased the nerves of going to a foreign country! The most memorable moments were the unplanned, spontaneous trips and memories made outside of work with other students. The group I came in with are some of my favorite people, and I still am in contact with them today! Highly recommend!

70 people found this review helpful.
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
143 people found this review helpful.
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
132 people found this review helpful.
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
145 people found this review helpful.
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.

144 people found this review helpful.
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.

136 people found this review helpful.
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
146 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.