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For JET Participants
The JET Programme Internship seeks to connect Japanese companies looking for global personnel, with JET participants who want the opportunity to advance their post-JET career in Japan.
Internship Overview
| Date and Time | Schedule A: Monday 17 August 2026 ~ Friday 21 August 2026 Schedule B: Monday 7 September 2026 ~ Friday 11 September 2026 【Pre-Internship Orientation】Afternoon of Sunday, 16 August 2026 |
| Participation Method | Internship period (Schedule A/B): Principally held in-person. ※ As a general rule, during the internship you will communicate in Japanese. Pre-Internship Orientation: Paricipation online or in-person is allowed. |
| Participating Companies | TBD. Participating companies will be decided by mid-June and sent to applicants who have been shortlisted. ※ We predict that a majority of the participating companies will be located in the Kanto and Kansai regions. ※Find past participating companies below. |
| Number of Participants | To be decided in early June. (For reference) Number of 2025 participants: 43 |
| Eligibility | JET participants who as of August 2026, will be in their 2nd year or higher, and are contracted until the following year (2027). |
| Application Guidelines | （1）Must be interested in working for a Japanese company post-JET （2）Must have received approval to join an internship from their Contracting Organisation （3）Must meet at least one of the following Japanese language requirements: ・Have at least JLPT level N2 or equivalent Japanese proficiency and be able to perform work duties in Japanese. ・Have a degree in a STEM field AND have at least JLPT level N4 or the equivalent Japanese proficiency. （4）Must be able to attend for the entirety of the internship period （5）Participants should not withdraw from the programme after application |
| Work Type/Work Regulations/Time Off/Service/Attendance (Maybe add with a ※ as part of the guidelines bit?) | Participants must use paid leave to participate in the programme. |
| Cost | ・Participants are responsible for arranging and paying for their own transportation and accommodation. ・Insurance Coverage: Covered by the JET Accident Insurance ※ This internship is unpaid. ※ CLAIR takes no responsibility for any damages incurred in the event of the programme being cancelled as a result of unavoidable (i.e. force majeure) circumstances such as earthquakes, severe weather, transportation issues, government directives or other circumstances out of CLAIR’s control. |
Internship Application Guidelines
The 2026 Application Guidelines (Japanese) will be uploaded soon.
Internship Programme Participating Companies
2025 Internship Programme Participating Companies
※ Out of the 22 participating companies, this list only displays those which have given CLAIR permission to publish their information.
List of Participating Companies
How to Apply/Application Deadline
How to Apply
*Applications for the 2026 JET Programme Internship will begin soon. Please stay tuned.
Appointment Process
Document Screening
All applicants who meet the participation requirements will undergo a document screening process with results announced later via email in June.
Interview (Japanese)
Applicants who pass the initial docment screening will then undergo a Zoom interview in mid-June. Interviews will be scheduled after confirming the applicants availability upon notification of passing the document screening.
Results Announcement
Results of the interviewing screening will then be announced to both the applicant and their contracting organisation in early July.
Company Matching Results Announcement
The matching results of successfuly applicants to host companies will be directly notified to participants in mid-July.
Meeting with Internship Host Company
Introductory meeting with the company you were matched with prior to starting the internship. (Late July)
Pre-Internship Orientation
Before starting the internship, an orientation will be held to teach participants useful skills they can use at their host company such as Japanese business manners. The orientation will take place in both Tokyo and Osaka, with online participation available.
The 2026 JET Programme Internship Pre-Internship Orientation will take place Sunday Afternoon, 16 August 2026. Further details will be given to successful applicants upon notification of their company match results.
Internship
Schedule A: Monday 17 August 2026 ~ Friday 21 August 2026
Schedule B: Monday 7 September 2026 ~ Friday 11 September 2026
FAQ
I have the Japanese ability to pass the JLPT level N2 test, but I have not taken the test so far.Can I still apply to the internship?
Yes. Although certification of your Japanese ability is not mandatory, participants must have at least the JLPT level N2 or equivalent Japanese proficiency and be able to perform duties in Japanese.
Can we submit preferences for the date/time of our interview?
Yes. Applicants who pass the first round of screening will be consulted regarding their preference for interview times. However, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet everyone’s requests, so we ask for your cooperation and understanding.
What kind of companies will participate in the internship?
The companies participating in the 2026 internship will be finalized by mid June, 2026, at which time their information will be sent to the applicants who pass the first round of screening.
In past years, companies from a wide variety of industries have participated, including information and communication, wholesale and retail, education, and manufacturing.
To see the companies which participated in previous years, please refer to “Participating Companies” here:
https://jetprogramme.org/jetinternship/
