Japan has the second largest economy in the world, and completing an internship there can be an invaluable experience. Japan internships provide the typical benefits found in all internships, including the chance to build up your resume and develop job skills. In addition, living and working in Japan also offers its own unique advantages.

The Japanese work ethic places special importance on showing respect and nonaggression. Observing and learning from this behavior allows foreigners to gain an appreciation for hard work, and also appreciate the knowledge of older employees. It also offers a chance to learn how to negotiate and conduct business in a non-confrontational manner.

With regard to hours, working long hours is standard for Japanese, which helps interns learn to succeed in an intense work environment and develop the necessary skills for fast-tracking their career.

Group decisions and teamwork are highly valuable in the Japanese workplace. Working in open-style office settings, employees openly communicate with each other in crowded environments. Interns learn to collaborate and share ideas while benefiting from the strong sense of pride in the workplace. Daily workplace meetings are not uncommon.

Regardless of the industry, workers fulfill their job duties eager to learn, and always motivated to do the best possible job. Showing up early to work is practically ingrained in society. The Japanese workplace culture teaches students to be productive and work well together with all types of individuals in any situation. The idea that there is no such thing as a small job or task will aid interns in keeping an open mind and dealing with non-glamorous aspects of any job.

Interning in Japan is a great way to interact with the locals, and learn the language. It also teaches the importance of business courtesy. In Japan, mixing business and pleasure is not frowned upon, and the Japanese have a reputation for playing as hard as they work. Going out with coworkers after hours is common, increasing corporate bonding, networking and building valuable business contacts.

Interns also get a chance to experience various different aspects of Japanese culture. Foreigners can go skiing in winter, relax in hot springs, watch geisha dances, attend sumo wrestling events, learn martial arts, enjoy baseball games, go dolphin watching or participate in traditional tea ceremonies.

The food is another major benefit of interning in Japan. Japanese cuisine is praised all around the world, and can improve your health dramatically. Fresh seafood, leafy vegetables and fruit are consumed regularly, with rice, noodles, tofu and seaweed. Japanese green tea is often served, which has a long list of health benefits including lowering the risk of some cancers, and boosting energy. This healthy eating has contributed to the Japanese people having one of the longest life spans in the world, and one of the lowest obesity rates.