Japan WIE 2026

Discover the wonders of Japan, a country that seamlessly blends tradition and innovation. From ancient temples and majestic castles to breathtaking natural landscapes, Japan is a treasure trove of cultural and natural riches. As a thriving hub for commerce, finance, engineering, communications, and innovation, Japan offers a diverse range of job opportunities across various fields, including engineering, research, IT, media, design, and many more. With its increasingly globalised workforce, Japan is an attractive destination for those seeking a career abroad. Join the growing community of international professionals and immerse yourself in Japan’s unique blend of tradition and modernity, vibrant cities, and unparalleled quality of life.

Location:	Tokyo and Nagoya
Duration:	Summer WIE starting from June 2026; from 6 to 8 weeks
Compensation:	Mostly unpaid; internships with allowance are specified in job details

Eligibility:

Aged 18 or above with valid travel document
Excellent English communication and writing skills
Full-time students of UGC-funded undergraduate degree programmes
SIT: Year 3 or penultimate year students
TTI: Year 2 or Year 3

Application: Please submit your application at Application Link(for Business Opportunities)

Application Link(for Research Opportunities)

Business Opportunity

Direct Employer	Job Nature / Position	Internship Details	Application Deadline
Custom Media	Digital Content Assistant	Job Details	28 January 2026
edison.ai	Designer (2D/3D)	Job Details	28 January 2026
	Marketing & Social Media Promotion Intern	Job Details
	Social Media Content Creation Intern (Short-Form Video Focus)	Job Details
	Software Engineer	Job Details

Research Opportunities

Host Organisation	Job Nature / Position	Internship Details	Application Deadline
Shibaura Institute of Technology	Research Intern	Internship Details Research Laboratory List	First round: 15 December 2025 Second round: 15 February 2026
Toyota Technological Institute TTI	Electronic Engineer Intern	Advanced Semiconductor Devices Laboratory Laser Science Laboratory Surface Science Laboratory	15 February 2026
	IT Intern	Information and Communications Laboratory Intelligent Information Media Laboratory
	Mechanical Engineer Intern	Mechanical Material Engineering Laboratory

Previous Business Opportunities (For reference only)

Host Organisation	Job Nature / Position	Related Discipline	Physical / Virtual
HKETO Japan The Future Food Institute (Company Profile I Annual Report) Wayfarer	Summer Intern (Japanese-speaking) Summer Intern (Korean-speaking) Food Alchemist Junior Community Manager* Junior Project Manager Designer* SNS Marketing Intern Developer Intern (Web-based/ mobile app project) Operations Associate*	CBS, ENGL, MM CBS, ENGL, MM FS FB, FH FB, FH SD FB, FH COMP, ELE FB, SHTM	Physical Physical Physical / Virtual Physical / Virtual Physical / Virtual Physical / Virtual Physical / Virtual Physical / Virtual Physical
HENNGE	Software Engineer	COMP, EEE	Physical

Host Organisation

Job Nature / Position

Related Discipline

Physical / Virtual

HKETO Japan

The Future Food Institute

(Company Profile I Annual Report)

Wayfarer

Summer Intern (Japanese-speaking)

Summer Intern (Korean-speaking)

Food Alchemist

Junior Community Manager*

Junior Project Manager

Designer*

SNS Marketing Intern

Developer Intern (Web-based/ mobile app project)

Operations Associate*

CBS, ENGL, MM

FB, FH

COMP, ELE

FB, SHTM

Physical

Physical / Virtual

Physical

HENNGE

Software Engineer

COMP, EEE

Physical

*Japanese language proficiency is required.

General Application and Selection Procedures:

Financial Assistance from GEO:

A. Offshore WIE Sponsorship (OWS) (NOT applicable for virtual internship):

Year 2 or above, full-time students of UGC-funded undergraduate degree programmes
WIE endorsement from the academic department will be required

For further details on OWS eligibility, requirements and application procedures, please visit the website.

B. Hardship Allowance (NOT applicable for virtual internship):

Students with proven financial difficulties can apply for a Hardship Allowance to support expenses incurred in offshore WIE.

For detailed eligibility and application procedures, please see the guidelines on the website.

C. Learning Incentive:

Students will receive a cash incentive (HK$2,300) for their efforts in maximising the WIE learning opportunities.

Enquiries:
Miss Steffi Lo
Email:wie.nonlocal@polyu.edu.hk
Tel: 3400 3200