If you are an Indian student or a graduate dreaming of working in Japan, an exciting opportunity waits for you. You can gain international work experience through the METI Internship programme 2026. (Image: Pexels)

The programme is launched by Japan’s Ministry Of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). It allows selected candidates to work with Japanese companies while learning about the country’s professional culture and business environment. (Image: Pexels)

The internship is designed for highly skilled foreign talent and offers both online and in-person modes. Through this initiative, interns will work with Japanese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), helping them strengthen global business ties while giving participants valuable international exposure. (Image: Pexels)

Application for the programme are currently open and the last date to apply is June 30, 2026. The METI Internship Programme 2026 has been divided into two formats sp that students can participate according to their convenience and career goals. (Image: Pexels)

Furthermore, students can complete the internship remotely while staying in India.
– Internship Duration: August 24 to September 18, 2026
– Work Duration: Around 80 hours total.
– Daily Work Schedule: 2 to 8 hours
– Final Presentation Scheduled for September 18 (Image: Pexels)

Meanwhile, students selected for the physical internship will travel to Japan and work directly with host companies.
Batch 1 – Arrival: October 7, 2026; Departure: November 26, 2026
Batch 2 – Arrival: November 4, 2026; Departure: December 20, 2026
Interns may work for up to 30 business days with approximately 7-8 working hours daily. (Image: Pexels)

One of the biggest attractions of the programme is the financial and logistical support provided to interns. (Image: Pexels)

Benefits for online interns
– Daily allowance of JPY 1000
– Access to laptops, Wi-Fi and required digital tools
– Internship insurance coverage (Image: Pexels)

Benefits For in-person interns
– Daily allowance of JPY 3000
– Round-trip economy airfare to Japan
– Free accommodation during internship
– Visa support and travel insurance
– Mobile phone for emergency communication
– Transportation support inside Japan
– Japanese language training before and during the programme. (Image: Pexels)

Eligibility Criteria:
– Must be between 18 and 39 years old
– Must belong to an OECD/DAC-listed country, including India
– Should be a university student, final-year student, or graduate
– Must have good English or Japanese language proficiency
– Applicants currently living in Japan are not eligible
– Candidates should not have participated in the programme between FY2016 and FY2025
– Applicants should have interest in working with Japanese companies (Image: Pexels)

Students may also be required to submit:
– Recommendation letters
– University enrolment or graduation certificates
– Language proficiency documents (Image: Pexels)

How To Apply?
– Visit METI Internship Programme official website
– Read the internship overview carefully
– Choose online or in-person internship mode
– Fill in the application form
– Upload all required documents
– Submit the application before June 30, 2026 (Image: Pexels)