Have you got the bug for Japanese graphic design? If you haven’t yet, a graphic design internship in Japan will surely help you to find your identity as a designer.

There is a lot of inspiration to be sought out from Japanese sceneries. Once you’ve plunged into the world of Japanese graphic design, you’ll find out that your surroundings can be used as a wealth of inspiration. Japan thriving city life and stylistic peculiarities have attracted passionate graphic designers who want to develop new skill sets. If you too want to expand your design horizons, then a graphic design internship in Japan will be a smart career move, as well as an exciting and exotic experience.

But who said you should go to Tokyo to land a rewarding internship? The region to the West of Japan’s capital, called Kansai, is the genuine heart of the archipelago and where tradition meets the future. Nowhere else you can experience both Japan’s traditional and modern sides. The region comprises three main cities, Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe. Each has its own identity but what they have in common is a rich historical past and a strong appeal to big companies and ambitious entrepreneurs alike. For the same reason, Kansai is a prosperous region which has attracted local and foreign talented artists seeking personal and professional growth. Surrounded by like-minded people, you will learn a lot about Japanese communication, and how to think creatively in a global context. Even though this might sound challenging, the experience you’ll gain will be invaluable.

Although Japanese design answers to set structures and rules, Japanese graphic design scene is constantly evolving, with Japanese designers more and more open to external influences. You will not only learn how to handle customers’ demand from a different angle, but you too can leave your mark and add your personal touch to this fast-growing industry! Living in Kansai will give you the chance to observe and learn from new trends at first-hand. Unlike in the West, the approach in Japan is more focused on a “soft-sell” as opposed to “hard-sell”. You will learn to highlight the emotional aspects of a service and/or product via an implicit communication.

Your internship could take place in various places, and depending on your position tasks you’ll be assigned vary greatly. For example, you could be asked to create new infographics for internal communication purposes, create promotional materials, update a company’s logo, and design websites layouts. Graphic design is critical to any organization, regardless of its size and industry domain. Therefore, graphic designers are wanted in any industry sector. If you have a knack for it, an internship in Japan, especially in Kansai, will be a genuine investment in your future. This is a unique opportunity to unleash your creativity while having an authentic experience in Japanese.