Education Volunteering in Tokyo, Japan

Step into one of the world’s most dynamic destinations with our 5-week Japan Mini Semester. Designed for students aged 17-22 seeking a meaningful gap semester or alternative study abroad experience, this program offers a powerful blend of cultural immersion, outdoor adventure, and personal growth in Japan. From Tokyo’s ultra-modern buzz to Kyoto’s ancient temples, and into the heart of the Japanese Alps and Hiroshima’s legacy of resilience, you’ll live and learn alongside local communities, engage in meaningful service, and reflect on your own potential. Through workshops in leadership, sustainability, and global awareness, you’ll build confidence and skills that last far beyond the program. With all logistics managed, experienced mentors leading the way, and opportunities for optional college credit, this immersive experience will leave you inspired and connected to a culture that honors tradition and embraces the new. Inquire now to explore a gap semester unlike any other... in Japan.

Live and intern in Tokyo, the world's top mega city! With more than 36 million inhabitants in Tokyo's metropolitan area, it never keeps quiet! This city is not just a high-tech skyscraper jungle where tradition meets the future. It is also an indisputable cosmopolitan city with an abundance of social activities and traditional events to discover. ・Enjoy Akihabara's "Electro City", which is a mecca for otakus and anime ・Have fun at super fashionable Shibuya with unique alternative scenes ・Go to shopping heaven, Shinjuku, with its magnificent night skyline ・Party in Roppongi Hills, Tokyo's international hub ・Visit ancient shrines in Asakusa As your gateway to Asia, Meiji Internships will accompany you throughout your journey. Kick-start your international career with an unforgettable internship adventure in your industry and destination of choice. We work with an extended network of 750+ partner companies in 8 countries to help pave the way for your future! You create your journey! Broaden not just your horizon, but also your professional network in the Far East!

Are you interested in teaching, traveling, and contributing to international development? How about visiting over 22 ports across 18 countries? If so, join Peace Boat for the adventure of a lifetime! The GET Program is Peace Boat’s language training initiative, conducted aboard the Pacific World, our newest and most luxurious vessel. Volunteers travel the globe with our students, teaching practical English and Spanish through GET’s task-based learning approach. They also have the opportunity to learn from diverse guest educators, including academics, peace-builders, sustainability advocates, entertainers, and more—all while circumnavigating the world by sea! We are currently accepting applications for English and Spanish teachers for Peace Boat's 122nd Global Voyage. The deadline is August 22, 2025. Interviews will be conducted online between September 8th-12th, 2025 (JST). Inquire today for more information: https://peaceboat.org/english/volunteer/GET-volunteer