The METI Government of Japan Internship Program is seeking 120 young nationals from developing countries. The internship duration is for 3 months internship in Japan. Although the number of Japanese companies expanding overseas business has increased in recent years, due to the shrinkage of the domestic market, the shortage of “global talent” who is responsible for overseas development. Especially, for Small-and Medium-Sized Enterprises, has become a challenge.

Moreover, Utilizing highly skilled foreign professionals, such as for participation in overseas expansion or creation of innovation with a new viewpoint might be attributed to strengthening the competitiveness of Japanese companies. However, it has not advanced, especially in Small-and-Medium-Sized companies. Which is due to their lack of experience in working with foreign talent or the network.

Furthermore, This program aims for people from developing countries to get a great opportunity. It enables them to learn overseas business strategies in Japanese businesses. Also, to acquire the skills and expertise from Japanese companies.

Eligibility

• Agreeing with the spirit of this program, and through the internship promoting the internationalization of Japanese companies, developing the overseas business of Japanese companies, and working together to construct networks with overseas universities, etc.
• Holding citizenship of an eligible country or region.
• Proficiency in Japanese language (JLPT level N3 or higher) or proficiency in English.
• As a rule, applicants should be at least 20 years of age and no older than 40.
• Applicants must able to submit a school or university enrolment or graduation certificate as well as a letter of recommendation from an affiliated university or institution etc.
• Able to undertake both the internship and Pre-Training full-time at the host company. (International students must also able to balance these against their studies)
• Other requirements meeting any individual conditions stipulated by the host company.

Benefits

• Allowance: 4,000 yen per day for living expenses. This amount is payable per day for the entire duration of the internship (except for international students living in Japan, who will be paid for active days only)
• Round-trip economy class air ticket, travel insurance (international students in Japan not eligible)
• Internship insurance
• Transportation and accommodation expenses including training program fee when participating in training
  Further information in the official link.