Welcome to the Japan Society of Boston's hub for Japan-related opportunities and events for college students/young adults.
Interested in submitting to the hub? Please fill out the form linked below.
If approved, your event will be published in a few business days.
*Note: All events must be free and open to the public*
(A light blue background color signifies opportunities, JSB events have a yellow background,
and other events have no background color.)
For college students interested in joining the JET Programme after graduating, make sure to visit our JSB Meets JET Alumni blog where we interview former JET participants about their experiences living and teaching in Japan.
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College Hub Form
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From Samurai into Engineers: Eiichirō Honma and MIT’s First Japanese Students
"From Samurai into Engineers" marks the 150th anniversary of the graduation of MIT’s first Japanese student, Eiichirō Honma, and highlights the experiences of Honma and other Japanese students at MIT who followed in his footsteps. On display now until April 30, 2025.
Location
Hayden Library Loft at MIT
160 Memorial Dr
Cambridge, MA
Date and Time
Event Organizer
MIT
Volunteers needed for USA Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
The U.S. Department of State is recruiting volunteers for this year's Osaka World Expo.
Location
Osaka, Japan
Date and Time
Event Organizer
U.S. Department of State
Toshizo Watanabe Study Abroad Scholarship Program
US university students interested in studying abroad in Japan who need additional financial assistance are welcome to apply for this scholarship.
Location
Japan
Date and Time
February 22, 2025 at 4:59:00 AM
Event Organizer
U.S.-Japan Council
ID America Job Information Sessions
Sessions provide information on new graduate employment opportunities to students who are majoring in computer science, computer engineering, or data science and Japanese, or who speak Japanese and are interested in working in Japan.
Location
Online (Zoom)
Date and Time
February 28, 2025 at 7:00:00 PM
Event Organizer
ID America
Opportunity from JITTA USA: Win a Trip to Kyoto, Japan
US residents age 21 and up can enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win a tour and stay in historic Kyoto, Japan.
Location
Kyoto, Japan
Date and Time
March 1, 2025 at 4:59:00 AM
Event Organizer
JITTI USA with cooperation from the Kyoto City Tourism Association
GPI US: Seasonal Positions in Boston
GPI US has three seasonal positions open currently: Assistant Head Coordinator, Activity Group Leader, and Facilitator.
Location
Boston, MA
Date and Time
Event Organizer
GPI US
U.S.-Japan Creative Artist Fellowship Program
The Japan U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) extend an invitation to contemporary and traditional artists from the US to apply for a unique artistic residency—the U.S.-Japan Creative Artist Program.
Location
Japan
Date and Time
March 2, 2025 at 4:59:00 AM
Event Organizer
The Japan U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
US-Asia Institute Internship Program
USAI hosts an unpaid internship program for students interested in Asian affairs during the summer, winter/spring, and fall terms.
Location
Washington, D.C.
Date and Time
March 2, 2025 at 4:59:00 AM
Event Organizer
US-Asia Institute (USAI)
Central Japan Railway Summer Internship with Northeast Maglev
A once-in-a-lifetime internship opportunity for Baltimore-Washington area college students to experience Japan from inside Central Japan Railway (JR Central).
Location
Baltimore, MD and Tokyo, Japan
Date and Time
March 8, 2025 at 4:59:00 AM
Event Organizer
Northeast Maglev and Central Japan Railway (JR Central)
2025-2026 Bridging Foundation Scholarship
The Bridging Scholarship is an opportunity to study abroad in Japan for 1-2 semesters awarded each year to approximately 70-100 academically outstanding, financially deserving U.S. undergraduate students.
Location
Japan
Date and Time
March 16, 2025 at 3:59:00 AM
Event Organizer
The United States-Japan Bridging Foundation
Graduate Fellowships For PhD Research in Japan
The KCC Japan Education Exchange Graduate Fellowships Program was established to support qualified US PhD graduate students for research or study in Japan who have, or wish to, increase awareness and support education about Japan.
Location
Japan
Date and Time
March 18, 2025 at 4:59:00 AM
Event Organizer
Kobe College Corporation Japan Education Exchange
Chloe CRM Administrative Intern
Chloé is looking for a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Administrative Intern for their Japan Retail team.
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Date and Time
Event Organizer
Chloé
2025 Summer Internship Program – Global Banking
Current university students in their penultimate year of study (as well as recent graduates) with native-level/JLPT N1 proficiency in Japanese can apply for UBS's 2025 Global Banking Summer Internship Program in Tokyo.
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Date and Time
Event Organizer
UBS
EF: Language & Culture in Tokyo
Current and upcoming college students are welcome to apply to EF's Tokyo Foundation Program where you can experience a blend of ancient traditions and cutting-edge innovation during a semester in Tokyo and return home with transferable credit.
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Date and Time
Event Organizer
EF
MBA Summer Consultant Internship in Japan
Boston Consulting Group is looking for full-time summer MBA consultant interns to work at their Japan offices.
Location
Tokyo, Fukuoka, Kyoto, Nagoya, or Osaka, Japan
Date and Time
Event Organizer
Boston Consulting Group
Global Science Scholars Program Applications Open
The Global Science Scholars program is an up to two-year international postdoctoral fellowship program between the U.S. and Japan designed to advance excellence in bioengineering and biomedical research by supporting early-career researchers.
Location
Japan
Date and Time
May 27, 2025 at 9:59:00 PM
Event Organizer
The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network and the Stellar Science Foundation
Japanese American Storytelling Program Intern (Remote)
The The Japanese American Storytelling Program (JASP), a U.S.-Japan Council program, is seeking part-time interns on a continuous and rolling basis.
Location
Remote
Date and Time
Event Organizer
U.S.-Japan Council
U.S.-Japan Council: 2024 Remote Intern
The U.S.-Japan Council (USJC) is seeking a remote intern who will provide support for their U.S. team on a part- or full-time basis.
Location
Remote
Date and Time
Event Organizer
U.S.-Japan Council
U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) & TOMODACHI Initiative Intern Tokyo Office (Remote)
The U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) & TOMODACHI Initiative are currently seeking university students for internships.
Location
Remote
Date and Time
Event Organizer
U.S.-Japan Council & TOMODACHI
Intern (Remote)
The TOMODACHI Initiative, a public-private partnership between the U.S.-Japan Council and the U.S Embassy Tokyo, is seeking qualified interns on a part-time or full-time basis.
Location
Remote
Date and Time
Event Organizer
U.S.-Japan Council & TOMODACHI
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
Fulbright offers a variety of scholarships to give opportunities to U.S. citizens to teach, research and carry out professional projects around the world.
Location
Date and Time
Event Organizer
Fulbright
Reischauer Policy Research Fellow Program
The Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies is seeking a fellow.
Location
Washington, D.C.
Date and Time
Event Organizer
Reischauer Center
EF: Gap Year
EF's signature gap year program offers a semester studying abroad in Tokyo, Japan.
Location
Date and Time
Event Organizer
EF
EF Semester Program: The Voyager
Explore Australia, Thailand, and Japan with EF's semester program.
Location
Australia, Thailand, Japan
Date and Time
Event Organizer
EF