Join Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable international internship organization, and invest in your future with a Marketing & Communication Internship in Japan.
 
Tokyo is Japan’s commercial and innovation hub where many new exciting startups and businesses are based. Marketing & Communications interns will have the opportunity to build diverse skills for marketing, advertising, sales, media, branding strategies, and communications. Come prepared to challenge yourself, enhance your resume, and show off your creativity skills, while learning from the precise, conscientious, and professional expertise of Japanese teams.

This program ranges from 5-24 weeks and has start dates every Monday throughout the year.

Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals, and onsite student support. See our full list of fees and inclusions on our website.
 
Suitable for students and recent graduates with at least one year of relevant college/university study in a related field, such as Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Business Management, etc. Knowledge of social media marketing and digital communications is also required.

This internship is conducted in English.
 
Digital Marketing is a fast-moving sector, quickly embracing new trends, influences, and technologies. Students and young professionals with a keen interest in this field are encouraged to learn strong skills related to adaptability, innovation, and resilience. Marketing & Communication interns in Tokyo are encouraged to come with a proactive and enthusiastic mindset, so you can enjoy gaining insights and experience from a professional Japanese perspective.

Individual internship experiences vary, as the specific placement that you’re assigned will depend on review of your resume and your current level of studies and experience. Therefore, if you’re at a more introductory level, you should reasonably expect a more introductory internship. Likewise, if you’re interning for a shorter duration, you will have a different experience from someone who is interning for a longer duration. Placement preferences are considered but always subject to availability.

Japanese language proficiency is not a requirement to join. However, interns should expect that a language barrier can still be encountered to a certain extent. Interns should be prepared for the very natural and normal frustration of not always understanding what is being said around them. Come prepared and willing to surmount a language barrier (and ask for help when needed), as opposed to being intimidated by it. We encourage all interns to take advantage of Japanese language lessons, which must be coordinated in advance, upon request.

In all cases, interns should expect that the first week of your experience will focus on settling in and gaining some introductory knowledge, as you will not “hit the ground running”. Rather, you should start with learning about the placement to gain an understanding of what you can build upon, develop, learn, and contribute. Ensure that you ask questions and provide feedback during the introductory period, so that your supervisor(s) understands how you’re progressing. This will help them to better understand important details, such as how quickly you learn, what you find challenging, what you find interesting, etc.
 
Intern Abroad HQ's Japan programs are available year-round, with start dates every Monday.

Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Check out our intern reviews on our website.

We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.

Academic credit is available for all experiences, through our School of Record partnerships with University of Montana (1-5 credits) and Warren Wilson College (6-16 credits). Check in with your academic advisor to understand if you can apply these transfer credits toward your degree at your home institution.

We offer flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.
 
Apply for free: Complete an online application form via the Intern Abroad HQ website.

• Select your start date and duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 5 to 24 weeks.
• Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.
• Pay your Balance: This is due 60 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start.