Always dreamed of working and travelling at the SAME time? An internship in Fukuoka will give you the unique opportunity to work alongside locals, experience real life in Japan and travel around Asia.
Fukuoka boasts a unique combination of benefits, and proximity to Asia is one of those. The sunny port city of Fukuoka is hailed as both the gateway to Japan and the gateway to Asia. It takes only 40 minutes by plane from Fukuoka to Busan, South Korea – many people spend more time commuting to work! The trip by high-speed ferry takes about 3 hours from Hakata port. You can also fly to Seoul in about 2 hours, and the city is nearly equidistant to Tokyo and Shanghai. The best part is that you won’t even waste time commuting back and forth from and to the airport, as it is located very close to downtown Fukuoka. It takes no more than 15 mins to get from Fukuoka city centre (Tenjin/Hakata) to Fukuoka airport train station. How convenient is that?
Besides, during your free time, you can access popular cities and exciting sightseeing spots from Fukuoka thanks to a great and extended transportation network. It is very popular amongst Japanese and foreign visitors alike to visit Kyushu by bus, local trains, and Shinkansen. Fukuoka offers everything you have ever needed to explore the subtle appeal of rural and urban Japan.
In this context of extreme convenience, top international companies across all industries are headquartered there and are looking for ambitious young professionals who want to expand their horizons. On top of that, Fukuoka has been chosen by the Japanese government to become a National Strategic Special Zone, meaning that foreign entrepreneurs who want to do business in Fukuoka are granted special rights and privileges, such as the Start-up visa. Therefore, many vibrant startups have decided to settle in Fukuoka. For the same reasons, the city is economically very active and opportunities to land a great job in Fukuoka are blooming!
Last but not least, Fukuoka has by many times been ranked amongst the most livable cities in the world! A warm and relaxed living environment, great food, friendly people, combined with its proximity to the sea and the mountains, have all contributed to its welcoming and laid-back yet lively atmosphere. For all those reasons and more (come to find out!), the city is a top destination amongst visitors and companies alike. As Fukuoka’s mayor Soichiro Takashima once said, Fukuoka is on the verge of becoming a global gateway, and “if you want to take on new challenges in Japan, you should look at Fukuoka”.
Last but not least, Fukuoka has by many times been ranked amongst the most livable cities in the world! A warm and relaxed living environment, great food, friendly people, combined with its proximity to the sea and the mountains, have all contributed to its welcoming and laid-back yet lively atmosphere. For all those reasons and more (come to find out!), the city is a top destination amongst visitors and companies alike. As Fukuoka’s mayor Soichiro Takashima once said, Fukuoka is on the verge of becoming a global gateway, and “if you want to take on new challenges in Japan, you should look at Fukuoka”.
