METI (Government of Japan) Internship Program 2026

Support Common to Both Courses

• Provision of various training programs for interns (cross-cultural understanding training, crisis management training, mid-term follow-up training, Japanese language training for prospective interns, etc.)
• Insurance coverage for the internship (performance bond insurance, liability insurance, and fidelity insurance)

• Support for the Online Course
• Allowance: An amount equivalent to JPY 1,000 per day of activities, disbursed in local currency post completion of the online engagement
• Provision of necessary equipment such as PCs, dedicated email addresses, Wi-Fi, and paid file-sharing systems for conducting activities
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• Support for the In-person Course (First and Second Terms)
• JIP Office Support?
• Allowance: JPY 3,000 per day of internship stay, disbursed in multiple installments
• Provision of Japanese language training spanning three months before and after the stay (First Term:September–November; Second Term: October–December)
• Payment for transportation between the airport, host company, and training facilities; accommodation provided during training sessions
• Provision of a mobile phone for emergency contact with the office and host company
• Round-trip economy airfare, insurance for travel to Japan, and support for visa acquisition
• Provision of pre-departure career training
• Host Company Support?
• Accommodation during the internship at the host company, including the arrangement and payment for furniture, appliances, bedding, tableware, and utilities (Wi-Fi, electricity, water, gas)
• Coverage of commuting costs or arrangement for safe transportation between lodgings and the workplace (host company office, etc.)
• Provision of the necessary work environment, including a computer and desk for internship activities

Candidates who have obtained a degree (or an equivalent qualification) from a university or graduate school in Japan or overseas, and who aspire to engage in roles such as engineers, researchers, interpreters, sales professionals responsible for overseas expansion, or legal and accounting professionals at Japanese companies

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

• Endorse the purpose of this project and be willing to contribute to the internationalization of Japanese companies, the expansion of overseas business, and the establishment of networks with overseas universities through the internship
• Hold citizenship of a country listed in the OECD/DAC (excluding the People's Republic of China). *Applicants residing in a country different from their nationality (including developed countries) are eligible. *However, applicants currently residing in Japan are NOT eligible
• Agree to adhere to the "Intern's Main Responsibilities" and act conscientiously as a participant in a program using public funds from the Japanese government
• Have sufficient proficiency in Japanese (at least JLPT N3 / CEFR B1 level) or English
• As a general rule, be between 18 and 39 years of age as of August 24, 2026
• Be a current student in their final year or a graduate of a university (undergraduate or graduate school)
• For current students, be able to submit a certificate of enrollment and a recommendation letter from the university or a faculty member; for graduates, a certificate of graduation and a recommendation letter from a faculty member or affiliated institution (after passing document review)
• Be able to submit various certificates and proofs of qualifications (language test scores, qualification certificates, etc., after passing document screening)
• Be able to devote themselves entirely to all training programs and internship activities, and participate reliably on specified activity days based on the action plan agreed upon with the host company. Additionally, for those participating in the in-person course, they must be able to arrive in Japan following the travel schedule arranged by the Office
• Have not secured employment yet and have a desire to work in Japan (if already employed, they may apply if they have a strong desire to change jobs to Japan).
• Have not participated in this project from FY2016 to FY2025