Immerse yourself in Japan’s unique blend of tradition and innovation with an internship in a country renowned for its technology, design, and cultural heritage.
Introduction
Tokyo Overview
Tokyo, Japan’s capital, is home to the Imperial Palace and is one of the country’s 47 prefectures.
Located at the head of Tokyo Bay on the Pacific coast of central Honshu, the city anchors one of the world’s largest urban regions.
With around 9.3 million residents (2015) within the city itself, Tokyo forms Japan’s biggest urban and industrial agglomeration.
It sits at the heart of the wider Greater Tokyo Area, a vast metropolitan region often cited as the most populous in the world.
Internship Opportunities in Tokyo
Tokyo hosts the world’s largest metropolitan economy and is considered one of three global “command centers” for international business. For students and young professionals, it is one of the most dynamic places in Asia to pursue an internship.
The city is a major international financial hub, home to the headquarters of many leading investment banks and insurance companies.
Tourism is also a powerful driver of the local economy, welcoming millions of visitors each year from within Japan and overseas. Key employers in this space include Fujita Kanko Inc., a leading hospitality and tourism group, as well as luxury hotel brands such as the Ritz-Carlton, Park Hyatt, and Shangri-La.
Beyond services, Tokyo is a center for Japan’s electronic equipment manufacturing and related industries.
Household names such as Sony, Fujitsu, Toshiba, Panasonic, and many others maintain significant operations here, offering a wide range of potential internship host companies.
Tokyo Attractions
In your free time, Tokyo offers an almost endless list of things to see and do. The city’s renowned science and art museums, including the Tokyo National Museum, showcase everything from cutting-edge technology to classical works of art.
You can relax in beautifully landscaped Japanese gardens, wander through expansive city parks, or experience traditional and contemporary theater ranging from kabuki and Japanese drama to opera and symphonic performances.
Atlas’ internships in Japan merge professional advancement with cultural exploration in a nation renowned for its blend of tradition and innovation. These English-speaking, year-round opportunities cater to those seeking to immerse themselves in Japan’s unique business environment and rich cultural heritage. As a leading force in technology, engineering, and design, Japan offers interns a competitive edge in various cutting-edge industries.
Interning in Japan with Atlas not only enhances your resume but also broadens your global perspective, allowing you to gain valuable insights into both traditional Japanese business practices and the country’s pioneering approach to modern challenges. A Japan internship through Atlas is an opportunity to develop professional skills in a highly disciplined work culture while experiencing the country’s profound traditions and modern lifestyle.
With Atlas, internships in Japan are designed to ensure a comprehensive experience, from professional growth to personal enrichment. This initiative is perfect for those ready to step into a world where history and future converge, offering a unique pathway to career and cultural discovery.
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Immerse yourself in a country where centuries-old temples, festivals, and daily rituals sit right beside neon skylines and high-speed trains. Living and working in Japan gives you a front-row seat to how tradition shapes modern life, sharpening your cultural awareness and global mindset.
Japan is home to world leaders in robotics, gaming, automotive engineering, and smart infrastructure. Interning here means seeing cutting-edge ideas move from research lab to real-world application, while you learn how innovative teams design, test, and improve new technologies.
Japanese workplaces are known for precision, reliability, and continuous improvement. By joining local teams, you experience practices like kaizen, meticulous planning, and strong team cohesion, helping you build professional habits that employers around the world value.
Your internship experience
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Explore business customs shaped by centuries of history. An internship in Japan helps you understand subtle etiquette, decision-making styles, and the role of harmony and respect in professional relationships, deepening how you work with colleagues and partners.
Experience what it means to operate at Japan’s speed. Projects move quickly, priorities shift, and you’re expected to respond with agility and curiosity, building the adaptability and problem-solving skills that transfer to any high-pressure workplace.
Use Japan’s international reach to build a truly global profile. Working with local and overseas partners gives you practice communicating across cultures, managing different expectations, and developing the confidence needed for a career that spans countries and regions.
Accommodation
Asia Internship Program (AIP) provides convenient, safe, and comfortable accommodations for its interns. Key features include:
Atlas Internships arranges fully furnished living spaces so you can settle in quickly and feel at home from your first day in Vietnam. Rooms are set up with essential furniture and basic household items, giving you a comfortable place to relax, study, and recharge throughout your program.
All accommodation includes reliable high-speed WiFi, allowing interns to stay connected for both work and personal use. You can join virtual meetings, complete assignments, stream content, and keep in touch with family and friends back home with ease.
Housing is selected with commute time in mind, helping you keep daily travel to your host company within about one hour or less by bus, metro, or motorbike taxi. This supports a manageable routine and gives you more time to explore the city and enjoy your life outside the internship.
Accommodation is located near key public transport routes, making daily commuting straightforward. Interns can reach their host companies easily and use local buses, metro lines (where available), and ride-hailing services to discover different districts in cities such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, or Da Nang during their free time.
Visa information
General Eligibility Requirements
- For Short Term Stay Visa: Interns normally enter Japan on a “Short-Term Stay / Temporary Visitor” status that covers tourism, business meetings, short training, or unpaid internships.
- Purpose: The stay must not involve paid employment; activities are limited to tourism, business visits, cultural experiences, or other non-remunerated programs.
- Duration: For most nationalities, the permitted stay is up to 90 days, with the total allowed period depending on your passport and entry stamp.
Visa Application Process
- Initial Application: Depending on your nationality, you may either apply for a Short-Term Stay visa at a Japanese embassy/consulate before travelling, or enter visa-free as a Temporary Visitor if your country is on Japan’s visa-waiver list.
- Extension: Extensions are generally limited and must be requested at a regional immigration office in Japan. Approval is at the discretion of the Immigration Services Agency, and supporting documents (reason for extension, proof of funds, onward plans, etc.) are required.
Visa Costs and Duration
- Cost: Consular fees differ by nationality and can change, so applicants must check the latest schedule on the website of the Japanese embassy or consulate responsible for their country.
- Duration: Short-term entries are usually granted for up to 90 days at a time; some visitors may receive a shorter stay depending on nationality and immigration officer discretion.
Specific Requirements for Applicants
- Eligible for Extension: Under current Japanese immigration rules, citizens of Austria, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Switzerland and the United Kingdom may be able to apply for a one-time extension of their 90-day Temporary Visitor stay up to a maximum of 180 days in total, subject to immigration approval.
Visa Restrictions
- Activities: Short-Term Stay status permits voluntary, unpaid internships and cultural or educational activities only. Any form of paid work or income-earning activity is not allowed under this visa.
Atlas Assistance
- Support: Atlas can provide general guidance on typical visa pathways for interns in Japan and issue program documents (such as internship confirmation letters) to support your application. However, all visa decisions are made solely by Japanese embassies, consulates and immigration offices, so applicants must always follow the official instructions provided by those authorities.
How Does Our Program Function?
If you want a faster outcome, choose AtlasX. This fast-track option aims to secure an interview with a potential host company within 21 working days, significantly faster than the usual 8-week timeline.
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