Japan Internship Programme

Japan Summer Internship 2026
Co-organized by Japan Hong Kong Society & KWSpreading

Programme Highlights

  • Gain real-life working experience at Japanese companies in Kyushu
  • Broaden your knowledge of Japanese culture and boost your connections by networking with Japanese companies
  • Make friends with Japanese students from local universities in Japan 
  • Improve your communication skills and language proficiency in a global setting
  • Explore your career interests and enhance competitiveness and employability

Programme Overview

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Duration29 June – 31 July 2026
LocationFukuoka, Japan
Job NatureUnpaid Full-time Internship
Programme FeeHKD 27,500 (inclusive of pre-internship training, internship arrangement, cultural activities, accommodation-single room, airport pickup, meals-breakfast & dinner) 
Airfare, daily expenses and visa application fee (if any) are to be paid by students
Financial Support
  • Overseas Internship Subsidy by OSA
    HKD19,900
  • First Generation University Education Fund
    up to HKD10,000 for full-time students who are the first generation in their families receiving university education with financial need
  • Application Method
    1) The approved internship partners will provide OSA with a complete list of students applying for the subsidy.
    2) OSA will approach the students about applying for the subsidy in March 2026
RemarksKnowledge of Japanese will be an advantage but not necessary (However, please be aware that students must undertake self-study of basic Japanese prior to the internship)

Eligibility for the Programme & the Overseas Internship Subsidy

  • Full-time undergraduate students in all disciplines (non-final year students are preferable) with satisfactory CGPA results.
    Remarks: Students who are suspended, on disciplinary hearing, or academic probation, will not be eligible to apply for the subsidy.
  • For students who will go to academic exchange before and after this internship, please consult OSA ([email protected]) for details before your application.
  • Subsidy will be provided to students AFTER the completion of the internship, along with the required post-internship tasks.  Further details regarding the subsidy will be provided to participants who successfully join the programme.
  • OSA has sole discretion in determining your subsidy application result.

Visa Information

  • Hong Kong passport holders are exempt from a visa for short-term stays in Japan.
  • Students with other nationalities (e.g., Mainland China) must apply for a Short-Term Business Affairs Visa at the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong by themselves.
  • Visa applications and processing are the responsibility of the student.
  • For details, please check the official list: Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay).

Important Note

  • Each intern is obligated to complete the internship with satisfactory performance.
  • Please be aware that programme fee must be paid within one week after receiving an offer (participation confirmed upon payment)
  • No refunds will be made after payment, except in cases of emergency

Application & Selection Process

  1. Application Deadline: 19 January 2026
  2. Online Interview: January 2026
  3. Confirmation of Offers: End of February 2026
  4. Deadline to Response: Early March 2026
    * Please be aware that programme fee must be paid within one week after receiving an offer (participation confirmed upon payment)

Application Link

Enquiries

Ms. Cynthia Lam
Tel: 2616-8653
Email: [email protected]
Ms. Sarah Lee
Tel: 2616-7306
Email: [email protected]