Japan Government METI Internship: Are you open to a fully funded internship to gain practical experience in Japan?
The METI Government Internship program offers a valuable opportunity to gain advanced skills and a desire to gain real-world experience in Japan.
The METI internship is fully funded. It provides coverage for the costs of your airfare to and from Japan, a living stipend of 90,000yen per month, and all necessary tools and computers required for the program.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
Japan Government METI Internship Abstract
- Host: Japan Government
- Location: Japan
- Category: Internships || Trainings
- Benefits: Full Sponsorship
- Accommodation
- Living Stipends
- Travel Expenses
- Laptop
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: June 30, 2025
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Japan Government METI Internship Details
The Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry is inviting applications for the fully funded Japan Government METI Internship 2025.
This internship program offers work experience opportunities with a Japanese company for a specific duration and does not constitute employment.
Japan Government METI Internship 2025 Benefits
The Japan Government METI Internship 2025 offers the following benefits;
- Pre-training for interns(Training will cover explanations of the business overview, the process of participating in the internship, precautions and key points regarding the internship, as well as information about work eligibility in Japan.)
- Assistance in obtaining a visa to enter Japan
- Arrangement of round-trip airline tickets
- Arrangement of accommodation
- Provision of necessary personal computers for the internship (for in-person internships, provided by the host company; for online internships, generally provided by the program office upon separate consultation).
- Activity support funds based on the internship duration (In-person internships, 3,000 yen per day; online internships, equivalent of 1,000 yen per day in local currency).
- Internship insurance
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Available Programmes for Japan Government METI Internship
The internships is offered with both online and in-person options;
- In-person internships in Japan:
In-person internships will take place at small to medium-sized companies with main business locations in Japan (excluding industry associations, non-profit organizations, and local governments). - Online internships:
Online internships will be conducted remotely within the intern’s home workspace under the direction and management of the host company’s activities.
*Internship destinations are decided after matching by the program(JIP) office and interviews with companies.
*Applicants are welcome to apply for both internship options.
Japan Government METI Internship Requirements
To be eligible for the Japan Government METI Internship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- The applicants must agree with the purpose of this project and be able to cooperate with the promotion of globalization of Japanese companies.
- Holding citizenship of the applicable countries or regions.
- Proficiency in Japanese language (JLPT level N3 or higher) or proficiency in English.
- In principle, those who are 18 to 40 years old as of August 1, 2024.
- Students must be able to submit a certificate of enrollment from their university or other institution and a letter of recommendation from their university or university faculty, etc.
- Graduates must be able to submit a certificate of graduation from their previous university and a letter of recommendation from their university faculty or institution, etc.
- Those who can submit certificates of various qualifications. (IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL, CEFR, JLPT, etc.)
- Those who can dedicate themselves exclusively to the training and internship at the company; and who can participate in the internship according to the timetable specified by the program office (JIP office).
- The applicant must meet other specific conditions required by each company.
Roles of Japan Government METI Interns
- Develop an internship plan (intern’s role, goal, etc.) through discussions with the internship manager
- Participate in pre-training, follow-up training, and a wrap-up presentation
- Ensure personal safety and health management by taking responsibility for tasks such as regularly contacting, reporting to, and consulting with the program office and host company
- Submit various documents, notifications, reports, etc., before, during, and after the internship
- Participate in Japanese language classes whenever possible if offered a permanent position at the internship host company
- Exhibit appropriate behavior as a participant in a project funded by public funds from the Japanese government
How To Apply for Japan Government METI Internship 2025
To apply for the Japan Government METI Internship, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Click on the button below to visit the internship application website
- Check and ensure you satisfy the eligibility requirements
- Submit your application and upload required documents
Based on the application, the intern’s aptitude/experience/ability as an intern, understanding of the project’s aims, wishes regarding the company and internship details are checked.
- Screening is conducted through document screening,
- Notification of acceptance decision is sent to the intern and the company.
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
