Japan
Tokyo internships and classrooms, or sea turtle work in Okinawa.
Ways to get involved in Japan
Here's what our partners are running right now. Pick a placement that looks like a fit and we'll send the current dates and costs.
Why AmeriCorps alumni choose Japan
Japan runs two very different tracks. Tokyo has after school centers, kindergartens, and internships in IT, business, and marketing, while Okinawa is sea turtle and coastal conservation work. Placements are set up for English speakers and Japanese lessons are available, which you will want for daily life more than for the job. Stays run four to twenty-four weeks. Japan is one of the more expensive destinations we list, so plan on an award covering a shorter placement in full and a longer one partly, with flights on you.
- Marine conservation projects protecting sea turtles
- Education placements in Tokyo kindergartens
- Professional internships in IT and business development
Placements run through Intern Abroad HQ.
Pricing in Japan
These are our partners' published fees for Japan, taken from their public fee pages, with the registration fee added in. Your final cost depends on the placement you pick and how long you stay.
Internship fees in Japan
Run through Intern Abroad HQ. Internships are longer and include placement sourcing, supervision, and academic credit facilitation.
Tokyo · Intern Abroad HQfrom $2,509 for 5 weeks
| Length | Program fee | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| 5 weeks | $2,509 | $72 |
| 6 weeks | $2,619 | $62 |
| 8 weeks | $2,824 | $50 |
| 10 weeks | $3,319 | $47 |
| 12 weeks | $3,529 | $42 |
What's included and what's not
What the fee covers
- Airport pick-up
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country support
- Program orientation
- Dedicated support before, during, and after your internship
- In-country guidance for social and tourist activities
- Sourcing and securing your internship placement
- Personalization of your internship plan
- Coaching from your supervisor
- Documented portfolio of your experiential learnings
- Academic credit facilitation
- International reference letter
- Certificate of Internship Completion
Not included
- All meals
- All in-country transportation
- Transfer back to the airport at the end of your internship program
- Visa (if required), flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check
- Personal spending money for snacks, drinks, public transport, laundry, and leisure activities during your free time.
- A deposit that ranges from $499-$599 is required to confirm your participation. This is subtracted from the Program Fee total.
- Balance of your Program Fee is due 60 days before your internship start date. The Program Fee payment can also be completed in installments through our Zero-Fee Payment Plan. Learn more.
- All payments attract a 5% transaction fee to cover international banking fees and currency charges.
- Terms and Conditions apply.
Okinawa · Intern Abroad HQfrom $2,049 for 4 weeks
| Length | Program fee | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | $2,049 | $73 |
| 5 weeks | $2,289 | $65 |
| 6 weeks | $2,529 | $60 |
| 8 weeks | $3,059 | $55 |
| 10 weeks | $3,539 | $51 |
| 12 weeks | $4,019 | $48 |
| 16 weeks | $5,029 | $45 |
| 20 weeks | $6,039 | $43 |
| 24 weeks | $6,999 | $42 |
What's included and what's not
What the fee covers
- Airport pick-up
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country support
- Program orientation
- Dedicated support before, during, and after your internship
- In-country guidance for social and tourist activities
- Sourcing and securing your internship placement
- Personalization of your internship plan
- Coaching from your supervisor
- Documented portfolio of your experiential learnings
- Academic credit facilitation
- International reference letter
- Certificate of Internship Completion
Not included
- All meals
- All in-country transportation
- Transfer back to the airport at the end of your internship program
- Visa (if required), flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check
- Personal spending money for snacks, drinks, public transport, laundry, and leisure activities during your free time.
- A deposit that ranges from $499-$599 is required to confirm your participation. This is subtracted from the Program Fee total.
- Balance of your Program Fee is due 60 days before your internship start date. The Program Fee payment can also be completed in installments through our Zero-Fee Payment Plan. Learn more.
- All payments attract a 5% transaction fee to cover international banking fees and currency charges.
- Terms and Conditions apply.
If you're using your Segal Education Award
Award funds have to go to a Title IV school, so your placement needs to carry academic credit. That required academic credit and enrollment fee starts at $999 and is on top of the program fees above. We'll walk you through it.
Fees change through the year. Ask us for the current Japan numbers and we'll confirm them with the partner before you apply.
Common questions about Japan
- Can I use my Segal Education Award in Japan?
- Yes. Placements in Japan run through partner organizations tied to an accredited Title IV institution, so AmeriCorps alumni can apply the Segal Education Award toward program and travel costs.
- How long are placements in Japan?
- 4-24 weeks. Award funding is available for programs up to 6 months.
- What kind of work can I do in Japan?
- We list 5 placements in Japan, spanning Business & Marketing, Education & Youth, Environment & Conservation, Technology & Data.
Get the details for Japan
Tell us whether you're after a volunteer placement or an internship and we'll send the current options, dates, and a realistic budget for Japan, plus how to put your award toward it. No cost, no obligation.