The Summer Japan Seminar is packed with incredible opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students looking to expand their international business education outside of the traditional classroom. While traveling abroad, students will learn about Japanese culture, history, customs, politics, and international business practices. Most importantly, students will observe how these business practices are different from the United States.
Destinations:
The Experience:
In today’s competitive job market, it is difficult to distinguish your resume from your competition. In addition to meeting educational requirements, you need to have the ‘right’ set of skills and qualities to stand out during an application process. Through an International Business Seminar + Internship Program, you will develop a skill set that employers value, such as:
About Seminar + Internship:
What truly sets IBS’ Internships apart, is the range of preparation and experiences that participants will receive prior to the beginning of their company placement. Our programs are designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and real-life international business experiences in an accessible way. IBS Seminar + Internship programs utilize our vast network and experience to provide an opportunity for interns to:
What’s Included:
IBS programs are planned to make sure you have the essentials and support needed to intern successfully in a foreign country.
Why Seminar + Intern:
Screening:
The IBS Seminar + Internship is exceptionally selective and competitive. Students will be rigorously screened for individual overseas placement.
Tokyo city
Tokyo, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
Japanese cooking
Bamboo Forest, Kyoto
DATE | TIME | ACTIVITY | MODULE |
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FRI July 2 | Depart USA | Airplane | |
SAT July 3 | Arrive Tokyo and transfer to hotel Intern Welcome Dinner and Program Orientation | Tokyo | |
SUN July 4 | Introduction to Japan Programming Day I • General cultural introduction • Business cultural introduction | Tokyo | |
MON July 5 | Introduction to Japan Programming Day II • Japanese language lessons • Critical Issues in Japan | Tokyo | |
TUE July 6 | 9:00 AM | Transfer by private coach to Lake Kawaguchi Lake Kawaguchi – Picturesque lake at the base of Fuji Itchiku Kubota Art Museum – Japanese silk kimono exhibit Mt Fuji Panoramic Ropeway – 360-degree views of the area Independent lunch Japanese Hot Springs (optional) Chureito Pagoda – Iconic pagoda facing Mt. Fuji | Tokyo |
WED July 7 | Free day to Enjoy Tokyo | Tokyo | |
THU July 8 | PM PM | Seminar Students arrive in Tokyo and transfer to the Hotel Welcome Dinner and Program Orientation | Tokyo |
FRI July 9 | AM PM | U.S Embassy Commercial Briefing – Increasing US Global Exports to Japan & Maintaining Trade Relations Amazon Japan – eCommerce & Cloud Computing | Tokyo |
SAT July 10 | AM PM | Classic Tokyo Half Day Tour of the Meiji Shrine & Harajuku Weber Grills Japan - with Outdoor BBQ Dinner | Tokyo |
SUN July 11 | AM | Free day to Explore Tokyo | Tokyo |
MON July 12 | AM PM | Nissan Factory Tour – Automobile Manufacturing Yamato Transport Chronogate – Logistics & Operations | Tokyo |
TUE July 13 | AM PM PM | Transfer to Tokyo Railway Station Bullet Train to Kyoto Arrive at Kyoto Railway Station Higashiyama Walking Tour of the Kiyomizu Temple & Yasaka Shrine | Kyoto |
WED July 14 | AM PM | Nintendo – Gaming & Innovation Rohm Semiconductor – Cutting-Edge Technology | Kyoto |
THU July 15 | AM PM | Kawasaki Heavy Industries – Rolling Stock Heavy Manufacturing Panasonic – Electronics | Kyoto |
FRI July 16 | AM PM | Travel to Hiroshima by Bullet Train Hiroshima Peace Museum – UNESCO World Heritage Site Ferry to Miyajima – UNESCO World Heritage Site | Kyoto |
SAT July 17 | Free Day to Enjoy Kyoto and Explore Gion Festival | Kyoto | |
SUN July 18 | AM PM | Hozugawa River Cruise to Arashiyama Bamboo forest, historic bridges, iconic temples and monkey park Shabu Shabu Farewell Dinner and Wrap-Up Session | Kyoto |
MON July 19 | Morning Afternoon | Say goodbye to seminar students Travel to Osaka and move into long-term housing Cohort Group Lunch (1) Students test run to internship placement Short orientation to area around apartment | Osaka |
TUE July 20 | Internship (1) | Osaka | |
WED July 21 | Internship (2) | Osaka | |
THU July 22 | Sea Day National Holiday Optional: Day Trip to Shirohama Beach Wakayama | Osaka | |
FRI July 23 | Sports Day National Holiday (Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony) | Osaka | |
SAT July 24 | Weekend (Free) | Osaka | |
SUN July 25 | Weekend (Free) | Osaka | |
MON July 26 | Internship (3) | Osaka | |
TUE July 27 | Internship (4) | Osaka | |
WED July 28 | Internship (5) Cohort Debrief Lunch (2) Debrief concepts learned from internships | Osaka | |
THU July 29 | Internship (6) | Osaka | |
FRI July 30 | Internship (7) | Osaka | |
SAT July 31 | Weekend (Free) | Osaka | |
SUN August 1 | Weekend (Free) | Osaka | |
MON August 2 | Internship (8) | Osaka | |
TUE August 3 | Internship (9) | Osaka | |
WED August 4 | Internship (10) Cohort Debrief Lunch (3) Debrief concepts learned from internships | Osaka | |
THU August 5 | Internship (11) | Osaka | |
FRI August 6 | Internship (12) | Osaka | |
SAT August 7 | Weekend (Free) | Osaka | |
SUN August 8 | Weekend (Free) Mountain Day National Holiday (Tokyo Olympics Closing Ceremony) | Osaka | |
MON August 9 | Internship (13) | Osaka | |
TUE August 10 | Internship (14) | Osaka | |
WED August 11 | Internship (15) | Osaka | |
THU August 12 | Internship (16) | Osaka | |
FRI August 13 | Day Trip to Universal Studios Japan Intern Farewell Dinner | Osaka | |
SAT August 14 | Departures to USA Arrive USA | Airplane |
*Itinerary subject to change